Ethiopian Origin ID Card (The Yellow Card)

Date Shared:

Monday, December 30, 2013 - 18:00

Countries and areas:

Ethiopia

2030 Agenda migration-relevant and related target Labels:

Goal 10: Reduced inequalities

Targets that contribute to employment or employment creation

GCM Thematic Cluster Areas:

Objective 4: Ensure that all migrants have proof of legal identity and adequate documentation

Contributors:

Member States

Chairmanship:

Belgium 2007

Geographical Relevance:

National

Tags:

Return and Reintegration, Diaspora Empowerment and Engagement

Summary:

The Ethiopian constitution does not allow for dual citizenship. However, members of the diaspora can apply for an Ethiopian Origin ID Card (commonly called the "Yellow card"). With this card they can enjoy several privileges, for instance they:

are exempt from obtaining an entry visa or residence permit to live in Ethiopia;
do not require a work permit to find employment in Ethiopia;
are not subjected to the exclusion that applies to foreign nationals, regarding coverage of pension scheme under the relevant pension law, and;
the children (under the age of 18) of a Yellow card holder can enjoy the same facilities.

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For more information:

GFMD Source:

GFMD 2013-2014 - Thematic Meeting 2 "Labour Migration and Diaspora: Improving Labour Market Complementarities and Economic Development Outcomes"

GFMD 2007- Report of the Proceedings