Procedure
Apply via Agent
Apply In-Person:
- Application for getting a prescribed profession permit in Ethiopia is available in the Main Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs -Link
- Applicant must enter basic details which are necessary for completing the procedure.
- Applicant should make sure to carry all documents that are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page (both photocopies and originals).
- Applicant must attach photocopies of necessary documents along with the application form.
- Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.
- If all above-mentioned procedures were followed properly by the applicant, permit will be issued within 2 weeks.
- If permit is refused by concerned authorities, applicant can visit the office to know the reason for cancellation and then undergo the application process once again.
Required Documents
- Signed cover letter from the employer or organization which is addressed to the Director of Immigration Services.
- Valid National Passport
- Passport size photographs
- Previous Permit
- CV of applicant
- Work Permit
- Business Visa
Office Locations & Contacts
Location: Addis Ababa
Address: Main Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs, Arada Subcity Kebele 05, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Contact No: +251111553899
Contact Link
Location Link
Eligibility
Foreigners who are willing to get a prescribed profession permit in Ethiopia are eligible.
Fees
Fee for this procedure has to be paid as per authority’s request.
Validity
Documents to Use
Please attach some links of documents that can be used by people
Sample Documents
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.
Processing Time
Processing time for this procedure is 14 days.
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.gIn the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.
Instructions
- Applicant must be aware of rules and regulations for getting a prescribed profession permit.
- Applicant should follow all instructions provided by concerned authorities properly.
Required Information
- Names
- Marital Status
- Gender
- Passport
- Date of Birth
- Place of Birth
- Nationality
- Residence country
- Contact Information
- Current Immigration Status
Need for the Document
Prescribed profession permit is necessary for foreigners who want to practice any profession in Ethiopia.
Prescribed Profession Permit has to be renewed on time.
Other uses of the Document/Certificate
Please explain what other uses of obtaining this document / certificate are.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
External Links
Others