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Investment Visa

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Visa for foreign nationals already engaged in investment activity in Ethiopia or potential investors coming to invest.

No sponsorship requiredDoes not lead to permanent residencyThe official fee table lists 30-day single-entry, 90-day multiple-entry, 6-month multiple-entry and 12-month multiple-entry options.
Processing time
The official page lists normal processing of 3 days and tells travellers to apply at least 3 days before estimated arrival.
Government fees
The official fee table lists USD 62 for 30-day single entry, USD 152 for 90-day multiple entry, USD 252 for 6-month multiple entry and USD 502 for 12-month multiple entry. Extension fees are listed separately.
Typical duration
The official fee table lists 30-day single-entry, 90-day multiple-entry, 6-month multiple-entry and 12-month multiple-entry options.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
No

In short

As of 12 July 2026, the Investment Visa for Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia is an unsponsored Ethiopia immigration route. Sources: official Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia government pages, reviewed 12 July 2026.

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What is the Investment Visa in Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia?

Investment Visa is an unsponsored Ethiopia route. Indicative government fees are The official fee table lists USD 62 for 30-day single entry, USD 152 for 90-day multiple entry, USD 252 for 6-month multiple entry and USD 502 for 12-month multiple entry. Extension fees are listed separately; indicative processing time is The official page lists normal processing of 3 days and tells travellers to apply at least 3 days before estimated arrival; typical duration is The official fee table lists 30-day single-entry, 90-day multiple-entry, 6-month multiple-entry and 12-month multiple-entry options. This route does not lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia on 27 June 2026.

Overview

The Investment Visa is Ethiopia's route for foreign nationals engaged in investment activities and potential investors who want to come to Ethiopia to invest. The route is evidence-heavy: the official page lists a passport and photo, investment-purpose support from an Ethiopian embassy, an application letter to the Immigration and Citizenship Service, the inviting company business licence and support from the Ethiopian Investment Commission.

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Confirm whether the investment visit should be filed as a 30-day, 90-day, 6-month or 12-month investment visa.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Collect embassy, inviting-organisation, business-licence and Investment Commission support evidence.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    Apply through the official Ethiopian eVisa portal at least 3 days before estimated arrival.

  4. After approval

    If the stay needs to continue, request an extension before expiry or follow the in-person process if already overdue.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Investment Visa, use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.

Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Ethiopia. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Use official Investment Visa route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Investment Visa.

    Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia · verified

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Frequently asked questions

Can a potential investor use Ethiopia's Investment Visa?+

Yes. The official page says the Investment Visa can be issued to potential investors who wish to come and invest in Ethiopia.

Does the Investment Visa need an Ethiopian Investment Commission letter?+

The official route requirements list a support letter from the Ethiopian Investment Commission.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Immigration and Citizenship Service of Ethiopia

Last checked: 27 June 2026

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