Can I work in Ethiopia with a tourist visa?

No, you cannot use a tourist visa to work in Ethiopia lawfully. Only short-term, leisure travel, like sightseeing or visiting friends and relatives, is permitted with a tourist visa. Employment of any kind, whether paid or unpaid, is prohibited.

You must apply for a residency permit or a proper work visa in Ethiopia. Usually, your Ethiopian company would support your application and help you get the required permissions. Among the particular prerequisites for a work visa are:

• an employment offer from an Ethiopian enterprise or group.
• approval from the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs in Ethiopia.
• supporting documentation, including proof of schooling, a current passport, and a work contract.

Ethiopia provides a variety of work-related visas, such as:

• NGO Work Visa: For people who have been invited by non-governmental organizations.
• Investment Visa: For those who have been asked to invest by Ethiopian businesses
• Journalist Visa: For media professionals.
• Foreign Business Visa: For short-term employment (up to one month).

For more details on how to get a work permit in Ethiopia, it's best to consult the Ethiopian embassy or consulate in your country or seek advice from an immigration expert.