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Entertainment Industry Visa - EIV

EthiopiaTalent and merit

Explore the five recorded questions, answers and sources for this pathway.

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Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

It targets foreign nationals entering Ethiopia to work in the entertainment industry on film, television or live productions as performers, production staff or support staff.

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  • https://www.evisa.gov.et/static/js/main.ccc32951.js
    Applicants who apply for an EIV are foreign nationals who are entering Ethiopia to work in the entertainment industry on film, television, or live productions as a performer, production, or support staff.

What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm the achievements or evidence that establish the required level.

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Limits of the record
  • Searched the EIV section for achievements, awards, reputation or recognition evidence. It lists only a photo, a 6-month passport and a copy of the EIV foreign investor employee visa. None of these sets a recognition level.

Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm whether an employer, nominator or official endorsement is required.

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Limits of the record
  • Searched the EIV section for employer, nominator or government endorsement. None is stated. The entry-type/duration material found here belongs to talent_merit_seo.r5, which is in certas_nao_tocar and was not touched.

Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm whether the holder may change employer, work independently or start a business, and the family position.

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Limits of the record
  • Searched the EIV section for employer change, independent work, business set-up or family position. None is stated; the fee table found here does not answer this question.

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

An extension may be requested before expiry. The official source does not state the normal grant duration or a longer-term residence pathway.

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Limits of the record
  • The capture does not establish the normal grant duration or an accelerated or ordinary settlement route.
  • EIV extension
    Applicants can request an extension before the visa expires.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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