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British Virgin Islander expat in Ethiopia
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Registration: 18 March 2014
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
Moving to ethiopia
Rents are stupidly high. Frfesh food lovely an d cheap, anything imported is expensive. Car prices are huge. You will have huge problems getting money out of the country..if you save any. I honestly wouldnt bother 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
Moving to ethiopia
The issue is not safety. It is a very very safe place. 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
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
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
Any reason I could be taxed importing tons of my college books?
Customs is totally unpredictable! You might get away with no duty at all. Will you take it all in with you? Using a porter in baggage hall helps get thru free! If you are freighting it chances are yiu will get some charge!! Read More
Moving to Ethiopia with your family
Hi have lived in Addis for total of 17 years. difficult to generalise but if you have specific queztions feel free to email me on *** Read More
Looking for business partner by bmeasho
I have visited Ethiopia this past July and I have gathered data and held discussion with the people in the investment office and went to different federal states and also gathered relative business info. I have realize there are a lot of business ...
Doing business here is a nightmare. The investment office will make all sorts of promises but not keep them. The tax office will preseny you with massive rax bills. why do you think Ethiopia is number 145 on world list for doing business. invest in ... Read More
case history about existing land leaser by singhsk2006
Dear Friend, nice to see your reply...my id is xxx .....i want to take land on lease for farming from ethiopian gov ..i want to know the case history about existing land leaser ...whether their projects are viable or any problem from gov or from ...
Forget investing in ethiopia. They will make all sorts of promises to hook you. Then they will bfeak them. Running a business here is a total nightmare. 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 ...
Car prices are crazy. We have a 25 yr old hiluxe. Bought it in 2002 for 120000 birr. Nnow worth double that ie 12000 dollars. 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 ...
If lh drive the tax will be around 300% on their valuation not a uk one Its value here at least 15000 pounds.... Freight rates are ok but everything else is against you... Sorry 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 ...
If it is right hand drive for uk, not allowed to import into Eth. Sorry Read More
Are there any international schools in jimma?
Lasr post not fully accurate. There are international primary schools in Bahir Dar and Bishoftu. Read More
Universities in Ethiopia
Sorry are you looking to study there are teach in a uni there ?? Read More
About Schools
True. Only Addis and Bahir Dar really..not Ambo.. Read More
Are there any international schools in jimma?
In Jimma..no way. Only Addis and Bahir Dar have such schools. Read More
Please suggest a better place to live considering living standards
Bahir Dar. No question it is the nicest of these. Read More
Safety in Ethiopia by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Ethiopia? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...
I have lived in Addis for 17 years in all, including past 13 years. Every day I walk the streets and ride the minibus taxis. I find it very very very safe, far safer than any UK or USA city. Far far safer than other African capitals. I do not ... Read More
Up date on laws around marrying an ethiopian man/woman by hebrewisrealite
This is now February 2015 can i get an up date on what is the criteria for being married to an Ethiopian man? We are having the run around getting our marriage certificate. We had to produce documents stating we are both single, send mine to the ...
Hi have you tried asking for an interview at the London Embassy? Read More
Dilemma: shipping 4x4 car of buying 4x4 in Ethiopia by annelienmeerts
Dear all, My boy friend and are busy with opportunities to work and live in Addis for a while. We would like to have a care there, also to make some trips to the rest of Ethiopia and East Africa during holidays. We are currently looking at old 4x4 ...
If you ship in a car you will pay massive import duty. possibly ship one in for 6 months as a tourist? Car prices here are crazy. We own a 24 yr old Hi luxe. bought it for 120 birr, now worth double that. Read More
Coming to adis ababa by thebest2015
I am from Pakistan and i had offered a job in adis ababa can anyone tell me the education expense in adis ababa foir 2 children monthly one of 4 years and one is 6 years age, i had been offered a job there with slaary US $ 2000 and all expenses like ...
Yes. $50 is fair enough I totally agree. It should have gone up years ago. Right now I am looking after a visitor who got visa in London Dec 29th...expires Jan 27. She flew in Jan 6/7 from UK. She is staying till March 2nd. So She will have to ... Read More
need info about adigrat, ethiopia by drfuzz
hello, i am a doctor from india (hyderabad). an advertisement appeared in our local newspaper that delegates from ADIGRAT UNIVERSITY would be visiting india and conducting interviews for teaching faculty. i could not find any information about ...
first reply is fine. BUT you will find it virtually impossible to get money out of the country. You will also get constant power cuts and water cuts. Also the phone network is the worst in Africa as is the internet. Read More
Coming to adis ababa by thebest2015
I am from Pakistan and i had offered a job in adis ababa can anyone tell me the education expense in adis ababa foir 2 children monthly one of 4 years and one is 6 years age, i had been offered a job there with slaary US $ 2000 and all expenses like ...
To be honest i would say to you and your company, FORGET ETHIOPIA,. I have lived here for 16 years. The government and Ministry of Education here sarew currently making life difficult for international schools. Technically there is no such legal ... Read More
Hi everyone. I will be relocating to Addis at the end of this month wi by vivshark
Hi everyone. I will be relocating to Addis at the end of this month with my new job. I will be the first person they post overseas so in some ways they are learning the processes of relocating an employee with me. Initially, I was told I would be ...
To be honest i would say to you and your company, FORGET ETHIOPIA,. I have lived here for 16 years. Right now the government is making life extremely difficult for foreign investors and expatriates. We are not really wanted here. As someone else ... Read More
Is my Salary enough to Live in Addis Ababa? by Judy moore
Hi.. my name is Judy... I am considering a job offer to teach English in a school in Addis and wanted to know more about t her country of Ethiopia and the city of Addis Ababa, specifically in the Bole District. The wage will be equivalent to 300 ...
If they are providing accomodation which they pay for, this amount is fine. if YOU HAVE TO FIND a house and pay it could cost 750$ a month at least. Which school is it. ?? Are they paying for your work permit and visas....Green Card etc Please ... Read More
Driving license in Ethiopia by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Ethiopia? What are the formalities to get a driver聮s licence in Ethiopia? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
You can only use your homecountry license legally for one week..... proceedure to get ethio license is well set out above. Read More
schooling options in Ambo for expat kids
There are no international schools in Ambo. It is a small town. Int schools only in Addis, Bishoftu, Bahar Dar Read More
Is my Salary enough to Live in Addis Ababa? by Judy moore
Hi.. my name is Judy... I am considering a job offer to teach English in a school in Addis and wanted to know more about t her country of Ethiopia and the city of Addis Ababa, specifically in the Bole District. The wage will be equivalent to 300 ...
I agree with others that you could survive on that amount but it would be tight. Read More