Richard Lee
@ethiopia007
English expat in Ethiopia
Forum posts
21
Contacts
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About me
English
Lives in Addis Ababa
Speaks English, French and Amharic (Well trying).
Registration: 31 March 2012
Current safety in Addis
I would be a lot more careful at the moment - I suspect things will improve - I am going in November and will be a lot more low profile - stay away from any crowds and at the first sign of trouble get away - even if just going into the nearest hotel. Read More
Car Hire in Addis Ababa
I just want to rent a car in ''reasonable condition'' with working air-con in Addis for a week - can anyone recommend anyone. Do not need a driver. Toyota Corolla or similar will do - Cheers. Read More
adoption by aveda
Hello. Have any expats adopted from Ethiopia? I am interested in anyone who has any information thanks Aveda
I can tell you everything but i need to know more about you - are you or your partner Ethiopian. If neither are you are Ethiopian it will not be possible - currently Ethiopia has a ban on international adoption. If one of you are Ethiopian life gets ... Read More
I need a honest and reliable car Importing Agent based in Addis
I want to import a left hand drive car from the UK to Addis Ababa - Can any one recommend a honest and reliable Importing Agent. :) Read More
Marriage in Ethiopia and Ethiopian Citizenship Residency by Addisveryfaraway
I am an USA citizen, and my fiancee is an Ethiopian citizen. Our relationship begun 2 years ago, and we been planning for marriage since half year ago. After very many very serious discussions between me and her and our families, including her ...
Firstly Ethiopia does not allow joint citizenship - if you want to become Ethiopian you must 'in theory' give up you American Citizenship - this also applies for you as an American - if they found out you have an Ethiopian passport they could revoke ... Read More
HELP HELP HELP: Shipping Furniture, Vehicles, etc to Ethiopia by FantaLove
Greeting, A friend of mine is planning to move back to Ethiopia from US! He started a business in Ethiopia 5+ years ago and now is finally moving to Addis permanently Yippie Yippie! I need help on what the process is to bring furniture, car, ...
I agree with the responses - I would not bother trying to import anything - you can now buy all you need in Ethiopia - TV/LAPTOPS/CARS/FURNITURE/CLOTHING ETC at a reasonable price - it will be a lot less hassle to get what you require when you ... Read More
Rent a flat or a house in Addis Ababa by Christine
Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in Addis Ababa. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in Addis Ababa. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Is it hard to find a flat or a ...
Speak/Email Bubbi the owner of the Lions Den Hotel: thelionsdenhotel.com She has 4 bed furnished house (short term let) in the centre of Addis that should suit your needs - if you want it for 6 weeks expect to pay $35 a day - or look for ... Read More
Cost of appliances?
Prices will be very similar to what you would pay in Canada - if anything a little less. There are now plenty of good quality shops to buy appliances - you can get most international makes - a plenty of cheaper Chinese models. Read More
anybody lived in addis ababa recently? by Yuji
Hi. I'm Yuji from Seoul, Korea. I'm gonna Addis ababa in this summer for internship and I might have to live there for 1 year. I have some questions about living there so I found this site. well, I'm a girl so I am really really wondering about the ...
1. Water - you should not have any problems with water in Addis Ababa - the city gets all of its water from deep under ground - but off course water can be contaminated in the supply chain - especially during the rainy season. Bottled water is ... Read More
Moving to Ethiopia with family....how is it there? by nrpence
Hello fellow expats! We are moving to Addis and were wondering what we should bring, can you easily access internet there and depend on it? We would like to get a family pet also (a dog). Is that a difficult task for an expat to do? Things we ...
Here is some advice - and remember I love the country and am used to its ways. Things happen slowly and will be very different to the USA - the best advice I can offer is to STOP think WESTERN and you will be fine. It is the 7th poorest country in ... Read More
Moving to Ethiopia with family....how is it there? by nrpence
Hello fellow expats! We are moving to Addis and were wondering what we should bring, can you easily access internet there and depend on it? We would like to get a family pet also (a dog). Is that a difficult task for an expat to do? Things we ...
I have 2 nationalities - UK and Ethiopian (married to an Ethiopian). But was raised for years in USA (Texas). Ethiopia will be a cultural shock - depends on your life/travel experience. It will very different to the USA. I can give you a lot of ... Read More
Getting married in Ethiopia by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Ethiopia or who are about to get married in Ethiopia to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Ethiopia? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a ...
If you have Ethiopian 'Heritage' but have never had Ethiopian Nationality - say your parents where or are Ethiopian - but you were born in the UK/USA ( Or have given up your Ethiopian Nationality by default - i.e you became a national of another ... Read More
Anybody know a good dentist in Addis? by comfort2011
Hi, just moved to addis and my kids need braces this year. Anyone knows a good dentist in Addis who most expats go to? Thanks in advance.
As you drive up Bole Road towards the airport - right at the end of Bole Road (by the large roundabout) turn right and you will see a large shopping centre - there is a very professional 'western educated' dentist - it is clearly advertised - but ... Read More
Shopping in Addis Ababa
It is difficult. Best to buy perfume/cosmetics in duty free on the way in. There are few nice shopping arcades with high quality clothing shops etc: on Bole Road - but is cheaper to stock up when out of the country and you are usually sure they are ... Read More
Ethiopian Yellow Card - 'Indefinite leave to Remain' in Ethiopia.
I have been married to an Ethiopian National for over 6 years. I currently have a Green Residency Card (one year) - only renewable in Ethiopia. I have been told that the only way I can get 'Yellow Card' is for my wife to give up her Ethiopian ... Read More
MASTER CARDS AT ATM MACHINES
Called them when it first happened - even they could not understand it. Read More
Television
There are a wide choice of televisions available. But they are expensive because of the high import tax in Ethiopia. But I do not know if a US TV will work in Ethiopia - I understand you need a PAL TV - if you want to import one you need to check it ... Read More
MASTER CARDS AT ATM MACHINES
I use prepaid Master Cards in Ethiopia. One is 'ClearCash' and works fine in ATM machines the other is a 'Lebara' card that will not work in any ATM. They are both Master Cards. Anyone else have this problem or an explanation why ATM discriminate ... Read More
Getting married in Ethiopia by Armand
Hi all, We invite all the ones who got married in Ethiopia or who are about to get married in Ethiopia to participate in this thread :) What are the formalities to get married in Ethiopia? Is it the same for a couple of foreigners of for a ...
I have been married to an Ethiopian women for 5 years. We meet in the UK - she was a student in the UK. We married in the UK under UK law. We returned to Ethiopia to get her a spouse entry clearance visa after her student visa expired. After 2 years ... Read More
Opening a bank account in Ethiopia by Julien
Hi all, is it difficult for expats to open a bank account in Ethiopia ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Ethiopia ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for expats regarding the services ...
It is difficult unless you have a residency card/yellow card. If you have one it is easy. Just money and 2 photos is required. The ZEMEN BANK near the Rasidon Blu hotel bank ,however, will give you an account if you do not have residency but there ... Read More