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Ethiopia Residence Visa - IMV

12 facts quoted from the official source

Fixed-term residence visa for a foreign national entering Ethiopia on a pathway intended to lead to permanent residence over time.

Route type
Residence-based status
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
5
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

5 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Fixed Term Residence Toward Permanent StatusThe IMV is for a fixed period of stay intended to lead to permanent residency after time.
  • PhotographA recent passport-sized photograph is required.
  • Prior Imv Or Residence IdA copy of the latest IMV or residence ID is required.
  • Authenticated Birth Certificate For MinorAn authenticated birth certificate is required for a minor.
  • Authenticated Marriage CertificateAn authenticated marriage certificate is required where applicable.
Also stated by the source
  • Available Entries And DaysA thirty-day single-entry or ninety-day multiple-entry visa is listed.
  • Eligibility summaryThe IMV is for a fixed period of stay intended to lead to permanent residency after time.
  • Official source basisThe IMV is for a fixed period of stay intended to lead to permanent residency after time.
  • Passport Validity MonthsThe passport must be valid for at least six months from the intended entry date.
  • Report summaryThe IMV is for a fixed period of stay intended to lead to permanent residency after time.
Family

Who you can bring

— Not stated in the official source. The official page for this route does not address dependent-family rights, so we do not publish a claim either way.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Renewal or extensionAn extension may be requested before expiry.
  • Validity From Intended EntryVisa validity starts from the intended entry date.
How it works

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Ethiopia?
The official source states: Fixed-term residence visa for a foreign national entering Ethiopia on a pathway intended to lead to permanent residence over time.

Every answer is quoted from the official evisa.gov.et page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 12 points against the official source; 12 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

See the 0 open points

Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

Not stated in the official source — the official source names no exclusion for this route.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source evisa.gov.etLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Ethiopia government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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1 other residence-based status route to Ethiopia.

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