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Embassy of the United States in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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Embassy of the United States in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, located at Entoto Street. View address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Entoto Street
    PO Box 1014
    Addis Ababa
    Ethiopia

  • Telephone

    +251 111 30 60 00

  • Fax

    +251 111 24 24 01

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
    Friday 7:30 AM–12:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 7:30 AM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 5:00 PM

    🕒 Current time in Addis Ababa: 12:19 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Independence Day: July 4 Flag of United States
  • Mawlid (The Prophet's Birthday): August 26 Flag of Ethiopia
  • Labor Day: September 7 Flag of United States

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of the United States in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia:

  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Issue first-time passports
  • Renew expired passports
  • Amend passports to show change of name, validity, or to correct errors
  • Selective Service registration
  • Renunciation of U.S. nationality
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America (CRBA)
  • Provide emergency assistance for U.S. citizens traveling abroad

Visa Requirements

If you hold an Ethiopian passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter the United States.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to United States without a visa. The most common types of United States visas are the following.

  • Nonimmigrant Visas
    • Business/Tourist visa
    • Work visa
    • Student visa
    • Exchange visitor visa
    • Transit/Ship crew visa
    • Religious worker visa
    • Domestic employee visa
    • Journalist and media visa
    • Treaty traders and treaty investors visa
  • Immigrant Visas
    • Family-based immigration
    • Fiancé(e) visa (K-1)
    • Religious workers visa
    • Employment-based immigration
    • Diversity visa (DV)
    • Returning resident visa (SB-1)

Head of Mission

Ervin Massinga, Ambassador

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This page was last edited on 24 March 2026 at 07:31 AM (EST).

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