Joombaah Foreign Business Firm Employment Visa (WV) in Ethiopia: Procedure, Requirements, and Fees
Foreign Business Firm Employment Visa (WV) in Ethiopia: Procedure, Requirements, and Fees

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  • Category : Africa » Eastern Africa » Ethiopia
  • Description : A complete guide to applying for the Foreign Business Firm Employment Visa (WV) for employment in foreign-owned business firms in Ethiopia. This guide includes the application process, document requirements, fees, and extension details.
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  • Foreign Business Firm Employment Visa (WV) in Ethiopia: Procedure, Requirements, and Fees

    Introduction The Foreign Business Firm Employment Visa (WV) is intended for foreign nationals who seek employment in business firms owned or operated by foreign investors in Ethiopia. This guide outlines the key requirements, processing times, fees, and extension procedures.

    Requirements To apply for a Foreign Business Firm Employment Visa (WV), you need:

    • A recent passport-size photo of the applicant.
    • A valid passport (minimum six months from the intended entry date).
    • A support letter from the employing organization, not older than one week.
    • A work permit approval letter from the Ethiopian Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs.
    • The business license of the inviting company.
    • A copy of the most recent extension of the WV visa, if applicable.
    • Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) certificate of the inviting company.

    Processing Time Under standard conditions, the processing time for the WV visa is three days. Applicants should submit their applications at least three days before their planned entry to Ethiopia.

    Duration and Validity The visa validity starts from the intended date of entry to Ethiopia.

    Application Fee

    Entry Type Maximum Duration Application Fee (USD)
    Single Entry 30 Days 402
    Multiple Entry 90 Days 1002

    Extension Visa holders can request an extension before the visa's expiration date:

    • For visas expired by 1-15 days: Online extension is available.
    • For visas expired by more than 15 days: In-person application at the Head Office of the Immigration and Citizenship Service in Addis Ababa is required.

    Overstaying beyond the visa's validity without an extension can lead to fines and legal penalties.

    Extension Fees

    Entry Type Maximum Duration Extension Fee (USD)
    Single Entry 30 Days 502
    Multiple Entry 90 Days 1502