🇪🇹 Ethiopia · Employer-sponsored work

Government Institutions Short Task Visa - GIV — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-24 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€2,179
Minimum annual salaryUSD 30,000
Proof of savings€8,718
Minimum investment€17,436
Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Age range18–55

Costs

Application / consular fee€436

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 24 months.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.evisa.gov.et/information/governmentInstitutionsVisa.
  3. 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.

Minimum monthly income
Minimum annual salary

“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”

Job offer

“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.”

Employer sponsor

“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.

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