Ethiopia - Apply for an Employment Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Application for an Employment Permit in Ethiopia is available in the Main Department of Immigration and Nationality Affairs contact link
2. Applicant must enter all necessary information requested in the application form.
3. Documents that are needed for completing application procedure are listed under “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. Applicant must carry both photocopies and originals of all those documents while applying for this procedure.
5. Attach photocopies of documents along with the application form (whichever is necessary).
6. Fee for this procedure is 200,000 Birr for a year.
7. If all necessary information is provided along with the needed documents, applicant can get their permit within 14 days by visiting the office or via post.
   

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Required Documents

• Detailed and Signed cover Letter from the employer
• National passport
• Passport sized photographs
• Current Immigration Status
• Copy of Previous Permit
• Academic certificates
• Professional certificates
• CV of the applicant
• Clearance letter from relevant institutions
• Company registration certificate
  

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 offered a job from a company in Ethiopia are eligible for an employment permit.

Fees

Fee for this procedure is 200,000 Birr per year.

Validity

License is valid for 1 year.

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

Processing time for this procedure is 14 days.

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Instructions

• Applicant must be aware of all terms and conditions and laws in Ethiopia.
• Applicant must provide genuine information in the application form.
• Applicant must follow all information provided by concerned authorities.
  

Required Information

• Full Names
• Marital Status
• Gender
• Passport
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Nationality
• Country of Residence
• Contact Information
• Current Immigration Status
• Academic Qualifications
• Technical Qualifications
• Previous Work Experience
  

Need for the Document

This permit is necessary for a foreigner to work in a specific employment offered by a specific company or organization in Ethiopia.

Information which might help

• Work Permit and Employment Permit are two different categories.
• Work Permit is necessary for doing any work in Ethiopia.
• Employment Permit is necessary for working in a particular company’s employment in Ethiopia.
  

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

Immigration Nationality and Vital Events Agency Link

Others

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