

adisadvisor
British Virgin Islander expat in Ethiopia
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Registration: 18 March 2014
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investing in ethiopia by Hadasali
Does anyone have any idea about investing in Ethiopia at the moment what could be profitable. I was thinking laundry will be cool

Then you will be hounded by tax offices and driven mad by the bureaucracy. Almost any other country will be better. Read More


investing in ethiopia by Hadasali
Does anyone have any idea about investing in Ethiopia at the moment what could be profitable. I was thinking laundry will be cool

Dont bother. They will welcomed you with open arms and make all sorts of promises about importing stuff duty free. None will be honoured Read More


Car taxation in Ethiopia by nati burte
I wanted to buy a Chevrolet Camaro V6 3.5L from Dubai can u estimate the tax fee in Ethiopian birr. Thanks!

And any cash you get here for selling a car may bed very difficult to get out of Ethiopia Read More


Car taxation in Ethiopia by nati burte
I wanted to buy a Chevrolet Camaro V6 3.5L from Dubai can u estimate the tax fee in Ethiopian birr. Thanks!

Massive. But you need to quote year and price for us to help FR Read More


use of right hand cars in Ethiopia by ruchb
I will soon be travelling to Addis and was keen to ship my right hand car - Nissan Juke. Can someone please advise if it would be allowed to drive this car in Ethiopia? I do realise that the country has left hand drive. Look forward to leads. Thanks ...

Sorry to disagree but bringing in right hand drive cars was banned over 10 years ago. Read More


Looking to connect with someone in Ethiopia. by Muxabango
Hello. Cly is my name. I am a canadian. I am planning to travel to africa. My first stop is Ethiopia. Lay off time is going to be 16 hrs. I would like to connect with someone in Ethiopia who can take me to a few places of interest, especially ...

Sorry if this is too late. You would get much more response putting this on Tripadvisor Ethiopia Forum. FR Read More


How/can I bring my car from UK to Ethiopia with me? by Gamble Kebede
I am a UK citizen, my father resides in Ethiopia, where he is legally a citizen, i recently visited on a travellers visa for 3 months to stay with family.I am back in UK now and want to travel back, only thing is I have Bought my first car, (a 2001 ...

Dont even think about it. Read More


Money transfer from Ethiopia by bhaumik_shah
Hi, I heard it's impossible to transfer money from Ethiopia to India (online). Is it true? How do people living in Ethiopia transfer money to other countries (except direct bank transfer). Just like we use paypal, is there any other way? Can ...

Not in Ethiopia.... Money in yes. Out...very problamatic. Read More


Buying a car in Ethiopia by Kenjee
Hi, To be able to move in Ethiopia, a lot of expatriates think of buying a car, whether new or second-hand. What are the formalities to buy a vehicle in Ethiopia: car registration, insurance, etc.? What are the relevant authorities or ...

I dont know...but like all Ethiopian bureaucracy it will not be easy but if you have duty free status your employer will have staff to do these things.. Read More


Ethiopian Bureaucracy (or Bureaucrazy) by simienfox
This is a story/warning about what you can expect when you start working in Ethiopia. I was working for three months in ****, a small city 35 km from Eritrea, in a new university as Senior Expert. Upon going back to my country, I wanted to ...

As someone w ho has spent 18 years here i completely agree with Johneyes comments... It was fairly easy to take out 拢2000 in 1974 when we left.......... NOW virtually impossible.... I am also surprised our original poster ever got his well ... Read More


Best solution for FAST internet by shumdabar
Hi im considering to move to Ethiopia for few months and work online for my company based in Slovakia, I would use VPN to connect to my computer, from my previous experience in Ethiopia internet is terrible. I would like to ask if there is any ...

Business lines. Best internet i have seen is on a landline pout into a business office. Ask at ETC about one of their new lines for a Business......snag might be they may ask for a valid business license.. Read More


immigration approval letter for work visa by Yanqui
I am a US citizen trying to arrange a work visa for Ethiopia. The Ethiopian embassy here in the USA requires a letter of approval from Ethiopian immigration before issuing a work visa. Unfortunately, I have been unable to determine exactly HOW one ...

The above answer is fine.. Another route if it is research would be to try and do it through AA university if the organisation has contacts there..ie get a research student visa rather than work permit. Read More


New mama looking for hospitals providing good services by edi_33
I just find out I am pregnant and I don't really know what to do bt I know I need to go to a doc. Here is a thing I know names of hospitals but I don't know which one offers a good service with fair price... so any suggestions

Yes Kadisco has good reputation generally and especially for births..... Was there myself recently for something also Brass Clinic near airport Addis Maternity near Arat....turn off main road UK Embassy road at St Matthews Anglican Church and ... Read More


driving lessons and getting a licence in addis by pirim
Hi everyone! Could you please help me with information about obtaining a driver's licence in Addis i.e the process and how long it might take.... Also please recommend any good driving schools/ instructors in Addis and the price. Thank you!!

You can use your own country licence for one week only,officially.. But you can get Eth licence without a test. Get pc of licence verified by your embassy here then take it to various eth govt offices.... Read More


Moving to Ethiopia with your family by Bhavna
Hello everybody, When settling abroad with your spouse and children, the expatriation process requires an extensive preparation. What are the considerations to take into account when moving to Ethiopia with your family? What challenges have you ...

Factors Salary Age of kids Housing arrangements Can you survive eithout a car Can you cope with Ethiopian bureaucracy? Ethiopia is the land of the 3 Fs First you will find it Fascinating Then. Frustrating Finall inFuriating Read More