A foreign currency account opened by a non-resident Ethiopian and non-resident Ethiopian Origin shall be credited through the banking system by
- The account holder
- The spouse of the account holder upon presentation of the marriage certificate
- The employer upon presentation of a valid employment agreement
- The business entity owned by the account holder or Share Company upon presentation of documents ascertaining the shareholding
- Other institutions as per the valid agreement presented
These all valid presented documents shall be authenticated and registered by the pertinent authority.
- Residences living in Neighboring and Middle East Countries required the account holder to present a signed and sealed foreign currency declaration form for any FCY amount from the Ethiopian Revenue and Customs Authority to deposit in the account.
- The account will be closed and legally liable if depositing cash notes with a deferent branch of the bank or with more than one bank for a single trip violating.
