Ethiopia - Renewal of a Work Residence Permit

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. Application for renewal of Work Residence Permit in Ethiopia is available in Ethiopian Investment Commission Contact link
2. Applicant should make sure to enter all information in the application form.
3. Applicant must carry necessary documents that are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
4. Applicant should make sure to carry photocopies and originals of the documents that are required for the procedure to complete.
5. Applicant must attach photocopies of documents (whichever is necessary) along with the application form while submitting.
6. Fee for renewal of Work Residence Permit is 500 Birr.
7. If all the above-mentioned procedures were followed properly, applicant can get renewal of their permit.
8. The processing time for this procedure is 7-21 days.
   

Apply Online

1. Renewal of a work residence permit can be done online on the following link Portal link
2. Applicant must provide necessary information in the renewal application and then click on “Submit” button.
3. Applicant must follow all instructions that follows after submitting the renewal form.
4. Applicant should upload digital copies of documents (if necessary) along with the renewal form that are mentioned under “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. Fee for this procedure can be paid online.
6. If all procedures are followed properly, applicant can get renewal of their work residence permit within 7-21 days at the office or via post.
   

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Required Documents

• Investment Certificate (in case of private organization)
• Business License
• Trade License
• Employee’s passport
• Valid Business Visa
• Education Certificates
• Work Experience Evidence
• CV of the Employer
  

Office Locations & Contacts

Ethiopian Investment Commission,
Airport Road, Addis Ababa,Ethiopia.
Contact: +251115510033
Contact link
Location link

Eligibility

Foreigners who have an invitation for employment from a registered company in Ethiopia are eligible for renewal of their work residence permit.

Fees

Fee for this procedure is 500 Birr.

Validity

Valid for three years.

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

The processing time for this procedure is 7-21 days.

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Instructions

• Applicant must provide genuine information while registering for renewal of work residence permit.
• Applicant must follow all instructions provided by concerned authorities properly.
• Applicant should complete the renewal registration form before submitting; incomplete applications will not be accepted by the authority.
  

Required Information

• Name of the Applicant
• Sex
• Age
• Marital Status
• Nationality
• Details of Employer in Ethiopia
• Education Qualification details
• Work Experience details
• Commencement date
• Duration of Employment
  

Need for the Document

Work Residence Permits must be renewed every year for a foreigner to continue working in Ethiopia.

Information which might help

• Renewal of a work residence permit can be done even if the permit is soon to be expired.
• This renewal can be done if the permit got destroyed, lost or stolen.
  

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

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