SaeedYa
Ethiopian citizen
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About me
Ethiopian, Single
Speaks English, Arabic & Amharic
Registration: 02 November 2016
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Art supplies by rahill
Where does one buy art supplies in Addis? Acrylic paints, brushes etc? Please advise.
Try Artistic Stationery in Piassa. Haven't been there in a while but was my high school go to stationery. Read More
Moving to Addis soon and looking for updated info/tips. by SemiDiplo
Hello! Im hoping to get some direction here since most information is quite old or hard to find. I am moving there soon and trying to figure out what to bring on the container ship. Do I need an air conditioner? Can I buy one there? I am a bit ...
I am moving there soon and trying to figure out what to bring n the container ship. - Ethiopia has heavy customs duties. These do not apply for diplomats. So you should be careful to make sure whether you can get duty exemption or not. - For other ... Read More
Internet banking by GuestPoster6
Good day, I am looking for some recommendations for internet banking in Ethiopia. I have managed to open an account with Commercial Bank of Ethiopia and have tried to get online banking to work. To get internet banking, I need a 'soft token' ...
Hi there, I suggest you use another bank as CBE is the least efficient & the most crowded. Dashen would be a good bet. Regards Read More
Living cost in mizan tepi by karthimizan
I am from India and soon i ll be there working for mizan tepi university. Can any one share cost of living for a single in this place. And some sugesstions in how to live. Thanks
Mizan have better low standard hotels than Teppi. Costs would be around 200-300 Birr per day. Houses are low quality but would cost about 3,500 per month. Locals would spend about 30-50 on lunch. Assume not more than 150 for lunch as the ... Read More
Living cost in mizan tepi by karthimizan
I am from India and soon i ll be there working for mizan tepi university. Can any one share cost of living for a single in this place. And some sugesstions in how to live. Thanks
Hi Karthimizan, FYI, Mizan Teppi University is a university in 2 cities which are 70 KMs apart and are under 1 management. Road to To Mizan (All asphalt) is about 580 km. From Mizan, Teppi is another 70 KM gravel road. All of Teppi's roads are ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Ethiopia? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Ethiopia, would you heartily say "letÂ’s do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
Simienfox - Most of what you said is accurate; however Ethiopian Airlines is giving the bad example, by tripling the price for white people. For example, to fly from Addis to Gondar would cost around 1200 birr for an Ethiopian. If your skin is ... Read More
International english schools in addis by Sousoudodi
Hi, Can anybody advice regarding international english schools in addis? we are planning to move soon and I have two kids (3 and 7 years) and I wonder regarding the education level there. I have no clue regarding the life style in Ethiopia and ...
Flipper is a good an rising school. 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 ...
How are u planning to bring it into the country, on a permanent or temporary basis. Practically, there are many right hand drive cars in Ethiopia. Import laws are very restricted and custom duty is very high. Read More
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 ...
Your host in Addis needs to approach the immigration office here with a letter explaining why and for how long you will be coming to the country along with a copy of your passport and a copy of a valid business license with atleast ETB 2 million ... 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
Edi_33 Congratulations. Kadisco Hospital in Gerji area is a good hosiptal with reasonable prices. 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 ...
Ethiopia007. About the Yellow ID by Marriage (now Blue) . Your post which was in 2012, and having been married for 5 years puts your next renewal probably in 2017. They are currently not renewing for applicants by Marriage. Instead they will offer ... Read More