Investment Visa (3-5 Years)
e-Visa
- Processing time
- 3 business days
- Fee
- $750-$1000 USD
- Validity
- 3-5 years depending on role
- Entry
- Multiple entry
For foreign nationals engaged in investment activities in Ethiopia. 5-year visa ($1000) for executives and shareholders, 3-year visa ($750) for managers and board directors. Requires Ethiopian Investment Commission facilitation.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Investment activities, launching business operations, exploring investment opportunities
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Employment
Role determines visa duration: executives/shareholders get 5 years, managers/directors get 3 years
Required status: Investor, executive, shareholder, manager, or board director
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: 35x45mm, color, white background
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Sponsorship letter
Accepted sponsors: Support letter from Ethiopian Investment Commission showing facilitation or recognition
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Official application letter from inviting organization addressed to Immigration and Citizenship Service
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Investment Visa Application; Form url: https://www.evisa.gov.et/
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Credit or debit card online; Amount: $750 USD (3 years managers) or $1000 USD (5 years executives/shareholders)
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Company registration
Provide company registration evidence for the inviting, sponsoring or employing organisation.
Accepted documents: Business license of inviting company
How to apply
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Online application
Submit online application through evisa.gov.et
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Document gathering
Upload passport copy, photo, Ethiopian Investment Commission support letter, company business license, and official application letter
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Fee payment
Pay investment visa fee based on role (3 or 5 years)
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Processing wait
Wait for approval
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Visa collection
Print approval and enter through Addis Ababa Bole International Airport