🇪🇹 Ethiopia · Employer-sponsored work
Foreign Business Firm Employment Visa - WV — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 1 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.evisa.gov.et/information/FBusinessVisa.
- Typical processing: ~3 days.
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.
Job offer
https://www.evisa.gov.et/information/FBusinessVisa · verified 2026-06-24
Employer sponsor
https://www.evisa.gov.et/information/FBusinessVisa · verified 2026-06-24
No direct PR path
“Foreign Business Firm Employment Visa is issued to foreign nationals who are entering Ethiopia to be employed”
https://www.evisa.gov.et/information/FBusinessVisa · verified 2026-06-24
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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.