Investor Residence Permit (EIC investment permit)
Investor Residence Permit (EIC investment permit) is a residence route in Ethiopia (Ondernemer). EIC investment permit: wholly foreign USD 200,000 (USD 100,000 in designated sectors e.g. ICT/engineering; USD 150,000 JV). Residence ID for investor, spouse, children; renewable 1–2 yrs. Investors can get PR without 3-yr wait (Reg. 114/2004).
Entrepreneur and startup residence routes →Requirements at a glance
The minimum qualifying investment is about CHF 80'000. Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 3 years. 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.
| Categorie | Ondernemer |
|---|---|
| Investering | CHF 80'000 |
| Leges (gezin) | — |
| Inkomen / jr | — |
| Vermogen | — |
| Min. verblijf | — |
| PV | 3 |
| Staatsburgerschap | 4 |
| Werk | ownBusiness |
| Komt in aanmerking | all |
| Belasting | Residents taxed on worldwide income, progressive up to 35% (2025 income tax proclamation) |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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