🇪🇹 Ethiopia · Artist Entertainer
Entertainment Industry Visa (EIV) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €89 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 1 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Documents
- Recent passport-sized photograph
- A passport which is valid for at least six (6) months from the intended entry date
- A copy of the EIV foreign investor employee visa, whether recently extended or last extended.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.evisa.gov.et/information/entertainment-visa.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Applicants who apply for an EIV are foreign nationals who are entering Ethiopia to work in the entertainment industry...”
“Visto de artista/atleta/entertainer = autorização temporária ligada ao contrato/engajamento/evento; a fonte não confere residência permanente (PR=rota separada). not_applicable. Programa: Applicants who apply for an EIV are foreign nationals who are entering Ethiopia to work in the entertainment industry on film, television, o”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-22.