Work Permit and Temporary Residence (Employment)
Work Permit and Temporary Residence (Employment) is a residence route in Ethiopia (Werk). 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.
| Categorie | Werk |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Leges (gezin) | — |
| Inkomen / jr | — |
| Vermogen | — |
| Min. verblijf | — |
| PV | — |
| Staatsburgerschap | 4 |
| Werk | yes |
| 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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