Duty-free note (moving back to Ethiopia)

Who qualifies

• You have lived abroad for five years or more
• You can use this service only once in any five-year period

Steps

1. 1

   Check that you qualify

   See the eligibility list above.

2. 2

   Download and complete the forms

   The three forms are listed on this page.

3. 3

   Prepare your list of items

   List everything you are bringing on the list-of-goods form. You need two copies.

4. 4

   Certify the commercial invoice

   Have the commercial invoice (the purchase receipt for the car) certified by Global Affairs Canada or a body it authorizes.

5. 5

   Buy a $59 money order

   Make it payable to the Ethiopian Embassy.

6. 6

   Mail everything to the embassy

   Send the documents with photocopies, by tracked mail, and include a return envelope with tracking. Follow your application with the tracking number; you don’t need to call the embassy.

• Proof of five or more years abroad For example a resignation letter or other evidence
• Valid Ethiopian passport or Origin ID 2 copies; must not be expired
• PR card 2 copies, only if you are not a Canadian citizen
• Completed application form
• List of the items you are bringing 2 copies
• Affidavit of your length of stay in Ethiopia
• Return envelope with tracking
• Commercial invoice certified by Global Affairs Canada The purchase receipt for the car, certified by Global Affairs Canada or a body it authorizes
• $59 money order Payable to the Ethiopian Embassy

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Forms

• Duty-free note application form (PDF) ↗
• List of goods form (PDF) ↗
• Affidavit form (PDF) ↗

Forms open from the embassy’s website.