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TRP-C — Residence Permit (General/Temporary)
VisasEthiopiaTRP-C — Residence Permit (General/Temporary)
EthiopiaEthiopia•Africa
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TRP-C — Residence Permit (General/Temporary)

Work Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

5-10 days

Application Fee

1,650 USD

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

No

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Residence permits are categorized by the purpose of stay such as work or investment, processed after arrival.

Ethiopian residence permits are issued based on the specific purpose of stay, such as employment or investment, rather than a generic 'Class C' label. These permits are typically processed after arrival in the country and require comprehensive documentation including medical and police clearances.

The permit is generally valid for one year and is renewable provided the underlying purpose of stay remains valid.

Fee Breakdown

Temporary Residence Permit (Non-Work)
150 USD
Temporary Residence Permit (Work)
1,500 USD

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant1 year

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Valid passport

Proof of purpose (employment contract, volunteer appointment, or investment documents)

Medical clearance certificate

Police clearance certificate

Completed application form

KEY CRITERIA

Job Offer

Required

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Valid passport

Proof of purpose

Medical certificate

Police clearance

Application form

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

  • Allows for long-term stay
  • Includes dependent endorsement

Worth Knowing

  • High cost for work-based permits
  • Requires in-country processing
  • Incomplete documentation
  • Failure to provide medical or police clearance

Application Process

1

Enter Ethiopia on appropriate entry visa

2

Submit application to ICS Head Office

3

Provide medical and police clearance

4

Receive residence permit

Application Forms

Immigration and Citizenship Service (ICS) PortalFill online

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