🇪🇹 Ethiopia · Religious Worker
Religion Visa (RV) — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | €133 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €133 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 1 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
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/religion-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.
“Visto/permissão de trabalhador religioso = residência TEMPORÁRIA ligada à organização religiosa patrocinadora; a fonte oficial não estabelece via de residência permanente a partir deste visto (PR = processo geral separado). not_applicable. Quote do programa: Applicants who apply for an RV are foreign nationals who are entering Ethiopia to take part in religious activities.”
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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.