🇪🇹 Ethiopia · Employer-sponsored work
Government Institutions Short Task Visa - GIV — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €2,179 |
| Minimum annual salary | USD 30,000 |
| Proof of savings | €8,718 |
| Minimum investment | €17,436 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–55 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €436 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.evisa.gov.et/information/governmentInstitutionsVisa.
- Typical processing: ~30 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €2,179.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Fee | Entry Type | Maximum Duration | Application Visa Fee (in USD) | Single Entry | 30 Days | 102 | Multiple Entry | 90 Days | 152 | Multiple Entry | 6 month | 402”
“Government Institutions Short Task Visa is issued to foreign nationals who wish to enter Ethiopia to accomplish certain tasks for government institutions for a short period of time.”
“A letter of support requesting services from government offices or institutions that has not expired more than one week ago.”
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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 2026-06-24.