Ethiopia - Apply for an Exemption Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Application for an Exemption Permit is available in the Main Department for 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. This process can be done free of charge.
7. If all necessary information is provided along with the needed documents, applicant can get their entry permit within 14 days by visiting the office or via post.
   

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Required Documents

• Detailed and Signed Cover Letter from the organization or employer
• National Passport
• Passport Sized Photographs – 2
• Current Immigration Status
  

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

Any Individual who is a permanent resident of Ethiopia and need an exemption permit is eligible.

Fees

This process is done free of charge.

Validity

This permit 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 provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.
• Applicant must follow all instructions provided by concerned authorities properly.
  

Required Information

• Full Names
• Marital Status
• Gender
• Passport
• Date of Birth
• Place of Birth
• Nationality
• Country of Residence
• Contact Information
• Current Immigration status
  

Need for the Document

This permit is issued to any person or class or descriptive of persons who are exempted in Ethiopia for obtaining a work permit in Ethiopia.

Information which might help

If any additional documents other than the ones in the “Required Documents” section of this page are requested by concerned authorities, it has to be provided by the applicant.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document / certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Main Department for Immigration and Nationality Affairs website link

Others

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