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British Virgin Islander expat in Ethiopia

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Registration: 18 March 2014

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6 years ago
Hadasali

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

adisadvisor

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

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6 years ago
Hadasali

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

adisadvisor

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

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6 years ago
nati burte

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!

adisadvisor

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

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6 years ago
nati burte

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!

adisadvisor

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

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6 years ago
ruchb

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 ...

adisadvisor

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

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7 years ago
omer215996

Moving to ethiopia by omer215996

Hello Everyone I am just planning t move to Addis Ababa. Can any body please update me that is it safe to bring and live with family in Ethiopia as i have heard and also read at many places that this place is not safe at all.. Also, few queries to ...

adisadvisor

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

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7 years ago
Muxabango

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 ...

adisadvisor

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

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7 years ago
Gamble Kebede

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 ...

adisadvisor

Dont even think about it. Read More

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7 years ago
omer215996

Moving to ethiopia by omer215996

Hello Everyone I am just planning t move to Addis Ababa. Can any body please update me that is it safe to bring and live with family in Ethiopia as i have heard and also read at many places that this place is not safe at all.. Also, few queries to ...

adisadvisor

The issue is not safety. It is a very very safe place. Read More

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7 years ago
bhaumik_shah

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 ...

adisadvisor

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

adisadvisor replied to a thread
8 years ago
Kenjee

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 ...

adisadvisor

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

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8 years ago
simienfox

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 ...

adisadvisor

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

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8 years ago
shumdabar

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 ...

adisadvisor

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

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8 years ago
Yanqui

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 ...

adisadvisor

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

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8 years ago
edi_33

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

adisadvisor

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