Up date on laws around marrying an ethiopian man/woman

Member since 21 January 2015

hebrewisrealiteNew member04 February 2015 16:37:49

This is now February 2015 can i get an up date on what is the criteria for being married to an Ethiopian man? We are having the run around getting our marriage certificate. We had to produce documents stating we are both single, send mine to the foreign affairs in England then to the Ethiopian Embassy. Can someone tell me what to expect next? At the moment I am in England, I want to return to Ethiopia to live and once again I'm getting the run around stating I can only live there for 1 month at a time even though I am Married to an Ethiopian! Any good advise out there!
Why, Why, are we getting all this problem to live and work there, so many people are complaining!!! HELP!

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sureshchettiyar Member

Member since 19 January 2015

sureshchettiyarMember05 February 2015 04:13:38

Sir thanks for reply I am an Indian my lover ethiopan so we are worried now we are working in Kuwait 4 months after we are going married what is the rules and regulations. ?

kenjee ViP

Member since 02 June 2014

kenjeeViP05 February 2015 11:33:00

19610

Hello hebrewisrealite

While waiting for members to help you out with some updates about getting married in Ethiopia, I invite you to read out this thread to gather some infos :Getting Married in Ethiopia

Kenjee
Expat.com Team

hebrewisrealite New member

Member since 21 January 2015

hebrewisrealiteNew member05 February 2015 19:53:07

Hi All,
I need a current update i.e 2015 This year please, because the laws have changed since 2011. Referring to past years is no help. December 14th 2014 There was an amendment made.
Update on the LAWS/VISA. binging married to an Ethiopian Man/Woman. That's the information I need!!!

sureshchettiyar Member

Member since 19 January 2015

sureshchettiyarMember06 February 2015 10:10:42

Hai sir my name suresh I am an Indian man kerala my lover is ethiopan we are working in Kuwait we want marry in ethiopia 4 months after she going in ethiopia after I want to go ethiopia

jaysanjay Member

Member since 20 September 2013

jaysanjayMember09 February 2015 08:09:26

The reason you are getting the run around is cause , the authorities are tired of people getting married to locals just to work here or stay here so please patiently keep on pushing and once they know for sure you wil get your papers

adisadvisor Active member

Member since 18 March 2014

adisadvisorActive member09 February 2015 10:48:28

Hi
have you tried asking for an interview at the London Embassy?

Marva300 Member

Member since 29 January 2014

Marva300Member09 February 2015 14:22:56

Hi! I'm married to an Ethiopian Lady, I'm an American. I got a notized letter from my embassy stating that I was single, she also provided a letter from the government. After marriage, we took the license to foreign Affairs there, and got stamped. I then informed my embassy of the marriage. My visa allowed be to stay on Ethiopia for three months at a time. I went to Dubai for a few days and came back for another three months. My wife will file the papers for me to stay here. My embassy helped me a lot.

hebrewisrealite New member

Member since 21 January 2015

hebrewisrealiteNew member09 February 2015 17:31:53

Thank you so much for your reply. I am already married to an Ethiopian man it wasn't until I went to renew my visa that I was told I have to go back to England and apply for my stay/visa. So I'm in England and he' in Ethiopia and Ethiopia is where we both want to live.

hebrewisrealite New member

Member since 21 January 2015

hebrewisrealiteNew member09 February 2015 17:54:09

#10

Thank you for your reply. However! how long does the government expect us to keep leaving the country and returning?
What is the cost to leave the country four times per year? Why can't married couples who want to live in Ethiopia renew their visa every year. There are single people living in Ethiopia who renew their visa once per year. What's that about?
Please answer that one for me! Thanks!

akhenaten1 Member

Member since 29 January 2015

akhenaten1Member10 February 2015 01:56:33

#11

you have to make an appointment with the foreign minister and ask them the steps.

zelmoges New member

Member since 21 June 2012

zelmogesNew member29 June 2015 07:27:42

#12

Please don't do it if it's not too late. Cross-culture marriage is tough.
10x tougher than regular marriage.

indianbyorigin New member

Member since 13 November 2015

indianbyoriginNew member13 November 2015 08:04:37

#13

Hi Mr.Suresh , did u get the answer to your question ?

I am also an expat from India working in Addis Ababa since the last 1 year.
I love an Ethiopian woman. We want to marry.
1. My question is what are the documents required for the same ?
2. Would it be a wise decision to marry the Ethiopian Girl as I have not heard good in the earlier blogs by contributors ?
3. Can I get an Ethiopian Citizenship ?

hebrewisrealite New member

Member since 21 January 2015

hebrewisrealiteNew member20 November 2015 12:02:33

#14

I totally agree with the person who said it is hard being married to an Ethiopian! Every 3 months I have to leave Ethiopia to get a visa. My husband is forstrated and so am I. I am planning not to live in Ethiopia but move to a neighboring country. Africa is a big continant and will welcome us with our years of experience in the work that we do. Plus there are places that will give us residency with no problem. Buy Ethiopia thanks for all the experience!