PE — n Private Business Firm Work Visa (PE)

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.