Living and Working in Ethiopia

Working and living in Ethiopia with the InterNations Expat Guide

Are you preparing for living and working in Ethiopia? Or are you already an expat and have recently relocated to Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa or some other international Ethiopian city?

The expat relocation to Ethiopia is definitely an exciting international opportunity and cross-cultural adventure: Visiting the landscape such as some of Africa's highest mountains and largest caves, getting to know how Ethiopian folks celebrate Enkutatash, or acquiring a taste for Ethiopia’s popular dishes like doro wat…

We certainly provide other expat communities than our members in Ethiopia with useful information on everyday life. Our guide features a range of topics, from live in Italy to live in Iceland.

Reliable Information about living and working in Ethiopia

Relocating to and living in Ethiopia necessitates lots of reliable information on different facets of Ethiopian expat life. Many questions come up when living overseas in Ethiopia: ʺAre we, as expats, liable to Ethiopian income tax law?ʺ, ʺShould I study the Ethopian alphabet before moving there?ʺ, ʺHow to find a trustworthy maid in Addis Ababa?ʺ, or ʺWhat are the requirements to get a Ethiopian residence permit for my wife?ʺ

Looking for so much information on working and living in Ethiopia is rather bothersome and requires a lot of time. The InterNations Expat Guide for Ethiopia is designed to help you and offers trusted information on all issues of interest to expats living in Ethiopia. Various topics are covered in our Ethiopia Expat Guide from local organisations and companies, to travel & accommodation or education and children, up to local organisations & companies. Such characteristic questions that concern expat life abroad as ʺWhich precautions against high-altitude sickness do I need to take in Addis Ababa?ʺ will no more remain open.

To learn more about how to organize your expat life around the world, please read on in our guide section: From live in Japan to living in Australia, we have it covered.

From serviced apartments to public utility providers –
Advice on living and working in Ethiopia

In addition, our expat listings for Ethiopia include recommended entries for services and organizations catering to expatriates’ needs, like serviced apartments or public utility providers. By becoming part of our community, you can also participate in the InterNations Forum and discuss with other internationals about your expatriate experience living abroad in Ethiopia. We’ll be delighted to greet you with a warm Selam among our InterNations members living and working in Ethiopia.