Does Ethiopia have a digital nomad visa?
No — Ethiopia does not run a dedicated digital-nomad visa. Long-term stays generally go through a work-, study- or family-based permit, and the route is a moderate lift for a typical non-citizen mover.
The detail that matters: No DNV/retirement route; residence via work/investment. Foreign passive income largely untaxed; top PIT 35%. No dual citizenship.
Tax for foreign residents in Ethiopia
For a foreign earner, Ethiopia's income is treated moderately. The country uses a territorial or remittance basis, so foreign-source income is often left largely untaxed locally, with a headline top personal rate around 35%. This is general information, not tax advice — confirm your own situation with a cross-border professional before you move.
From visa to permanent residency
If you're thinking past a year or two, check whether the stay builds toward settlement: in Ethiopia, there is no clear path from this stay to permanent residency — several of these visas are explicitly capped or non-renewable. Naturalization typically comes after roughly 5 years. Immigration rules change often, so treat these as directional and verify the current policy with official sources.
Healthcare and insurance
Healthcare access for a foreigner in Ethiopia is harder to access. A mid-tier private health plan runs roughly $90 a month — most long-stay visas require proof of cover.