Ethiopia•AfricaVaries
152 USD
Varies (Duration tied to assignment or employment contract)
Yes
Required
Allowed
No
Not Required
Work visa for foreign nationals seeking employment or short-term assignments with private Ethiopian business firms.
The Ethiopian Private Business Firm Work Visa (PE) is a dedicated visa category established to facilitate the legal entry of foreign nationals seeking employment or short-term professional assignments with private companies registered in Ethiopia. This visa fills the critical gap for businesses that need to bring in international talent for specific projects, technical tasks, or temporary roles that cannot be immediately filled by the local workforce, thereby supporting the operational flexibility of the domestic private sector.
This visa is intended for foreign professionals, consultants, and contractors who have secured a job or a short-term assignment with a private Ethiopian company. It is distinctive because it is specifically tailored for the private sector, requiring the inviting company to be a locally registered entity. Applicants must provide a formal invitation letter, the company's business license, a TIN certificate, and a signed contract. It is the primary route for short-term, project-based work within the Ethiopian private business landscape.
Visas you can typically switch to from this status.
EthiopiaMust be a foreign national employed by an Ethiopian-owned business.
Must be for a short-term contract or assignment.
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
Must have at least 2 blank pages in the passport.
Must have a formal invitation letter from the inviting Ethiopian company.
Must have a valid work permit or authorization from the Ministry of Labor and Skills (MoLS).
Job Offer
Required
Education
bachelor or higher
Experience
2+ years
Recent passport-size photograph.
Scanned copy of passport bio page (6+ months validity).
Official invitation letter from the Ethiopian company.
Copy of the inviting company's business license.
Copy of the inviting company's Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) certificate.
Employment contract or agreement.
Work permit approval letter from the Ministry of Labor and Skills.
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