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ethiopia007

Richard Lee

@ethiopia007

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English °µÍø½ûÇø in Ethiopia

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21

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17

About me

English

Lives in Addis Ababa

Speaks English, French and Amharic (Well trying).

Registration: 31 March 2012

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Richard Lee
ethiopia007 replied to a thread
10 years ago
aveda

adoption by aveda

Hello. Have any °µÍø½ûÇøs adopted from Ethiopia? I am interested in anyone who has any information thanks Aveda

Richard Lee

I can tell you everything but i need to know more about you - are you or your partner Ethiopian. If neither are you are Ethiopian it will not be possible - currently Ethiopia has a ban on international adoption. If one of you are Ethiopian life gets ... Read More

Richard Lee
ethiopia007 replied to a thread
11 years ago
Addisveryfaraway

Marriage in Ethiopia and Ethiopian Citizenship Residency by Addisveryfaraway

I am an USA citizen, and my fiancee is an Ethiopian citizen. Our relationship begun 2 years ago, and we been planning for marriage since half year ago. After very many very serious discussions between me and her and our families, including her ...

Richard Lee

Firstly Ethiopia does not allow joint citizenship - if you want to become Ethiopian you must 'in theory' give up you American Citizenship - this also applies for you as an American - if they found out you have an Ethiopian passport they could revoke ... Read More

Richard Lee
ethiopia007 replied to a thread
13 years ago
FantaLove

HELP HELP HELP: Shipping Furniture, Vehicles, etc to Ethiopia by FantaLove

Greeting, A friend of mine is planning to move back to Ethiopia from US! He started a business in Ethiopia 5+ years ago and now is finally moving to Addis permanently Yippie Yippie! I need help on what the process is to bring furniture, car, ...

Richard Lee

I agree with the responses - I would not bother trying to import anything - you can now buy all you need in Ethiopia - TV/LAPTOPS/CARS/FURNITURE/CLOTHING ETC at a reasonable price - it will be a lot less hassle to get what you require when you ... Read More

Richard Lee
ethiopia007 replied to a thread
13 years ago
Christine

Rent a flat or a house in Addis Ababa by Christine

Finding a place to live is a priority when settling in Addis Ababa. Your experience will be of a great help for the members who want to settle in Addis Ababa. Therefore, we have prepared some questions for you: Is it hard to find a flat or a ...

Richard Lee

Speak/Email Bubbi the owner of the Lions Den Hotel: thelionsdenhotel.com She has 4 bed furnished house (short term let) in the centre of Addis that should suit your needs - if you want it for 6 weeks expect to pay $35 a day - or look for ... Read More

Richard Lee
ethiopia007 replied to a thread
13 years ago
Yuji

anybody lived in addis ababa recently? by Yuji

Hi. I'm Yuji from Seoul, Korea. I'm gonna Addis ababa in this summer for internship and I might have to live there for 1 year. I have some questions about living there so I found this site. well, I'm a girl so I am really really wondering about the ...

Richard Lee

1. Water - you should not have any problems with water in Addis Ababa - the city gets all of its water from deep under ground - but off course water can be contaminated in the supply chain - especially during the rainy season. Bottled water is ... Read More

Richard Lee
ethiopia007 replied to a thread
13 years ago
nrpence

Moving to Ethiopia with family....how is it there? by nrpence

Hello fellow °µÍø½ûÇøs! We are moving to Addis and were wondering what we should bring, can you easily access internet there and depend on it? We would like to get a family pet also (a dog). Is that a difficult task for an °µÍø½ûÇø to do? Things we ...

Richard Lee

Here is some advice - and remember I love the country and am used to its ways. Things happen slowly and will be very different to the USA - the best advice I can offer is to STOP think WESTERN and you will be fine. It is the 7th poorest country in ... Read More

Richard Lee
ethiopia007 replied to a thread
13 years ago
nrpence

Moving to Ethiopia with family....how is it there? by nrpence

Hello fellow °µÍø½ûÇøs! We are moving to Addis and were wondering what we should bring, can you easily access internet there and depend on it? We would like to get a family pet also (a dog). Is that a difficult task for an °µÍø½ûÇø to do? Things we ...

Richard Lee

I have 2 nationalities - UK and Ethiopian (married to an Ethiopian). But was raised for years in USA (Texas). Ethiopia will be a cultural shock - depends on your life/travel experience. It will very different to the USA. I can give you a lot of ... Read More

Richard Lee
ethiopia007 replied to a thread
13 years ago
Armand

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 ...

Richard Lee

If you have Ethiopian 'Heritage' but have never had Ethiopian Nationality - say your parents where or are Ethiopian - but you were born in the UK/USA ( Or have given up your Ethiopian Nationality by default - i.e you became a national of another ... Read More

Richard Lee
ethiopia007 replied to a thread
13 years ago
comfort2011

Anybody know a good dentist in Addis? by comfort2011

Hi, just moved to addis and my kids need braces this year. Anyone knows a good dentist in Addis who most °µÍø½ûÇøs go to? Thanks in advance.

Richard Lee

As you drive up Bole Road towards the airport - right at the end of Bole Road (by the large roundabout) turn right and you will see a large shopping centre - there is a very professional 'western educated' dentist - it is clearly advertised - but ... Read More

Richard Lee
ethiopia007 created a thread
13 years ago

Ethiopian Yellow Card - 'Indefinite leave to Remain' in Ethiopia.

I have been married to an Ethiopian National for over 6 years. I currently have a Green Residency Card (one year) - only renewable in Ethiopia. I have been told that the only way I can get 'Yellow Card' is for my wife to give up her Ethiopian ... Read More

Richard Lee
ethiopia007 replied to a thread
13 years ago
Armand

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 ...

Richard Lee

I have been married to an Ethiopian women for 5 years. We meet in the UK - she was a student in the UK. We married in the UK under UK law. We returned to Ethiopia to get her a spouse entry clearance visa after her student visa expired. After 2 years ... Read More

Richard Lee
ethiopia007 replied to a thread
13 years ago
Julien

Opening a bank account in Ethiopia by Julien

Hi all, is it difficult for °µÍø½ûÇøs to open a bank account in Ethiopia ? Which documents are required to open a bank account in Ethiopia ? How long does it take to open it ? Is there any restriction for °µÍø½ûÇøs regarding the services ...

Richard Lee

It is difficult unless you have a residency card/yellow card. If you have one it is easy. Just money and 2 photos is required. The ZEMEN BANK near the Rasidon Blu hotel bank ,however, will give you an account if you do not have residency but there ... Read More