Work Permit and Temporary Residence (Employment)
Work Permit and Temporary Residence (Employment) is a residence route in Ethiopia (Arbeid). Work permit from Ministry of Labour and Skills for expatriate post; residence ID renewable annually (up to 3 yrs for investment-enterprise management). Dependants added to residence ID.
Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Citizenship can be possible after about 4 years.
How holders are taxed
Residents taxed on worldwide income, progressive up to 35% (2025 income tax proclamation)
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Kategori | Arbeid |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Gebyrer (familie) | — |
| Inntekt / år | — |
| Eiendeler | — |
| Min. opphold | — |
| PO | — |
| Statsborgerskap | 4 |
| Arbeid | yes |
| Kvalifisert | all |
| Skatt | Residents taxed on worldwide income, progressive up to 35% (2025 income tax proclamation) |
| Per | 2026-10 |
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