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British Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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British Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, located at Comoros Street. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of United Kingdom, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Comoros Street
    PO Box 858
    Addis Ababa
    Ethiopia

  • Telephone

    +251 11 617 0100

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
    Thursday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
    Friday 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 4:30 PM

    🕒 Current time in Addis Ababa: 12:17 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

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Location map of the British Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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.

  • Mawlid (The Prophet's Birthday): August 26 Flag of Ethiopia
  • Ethiopian New Year: September 11 Flag of Ethiopia
  • Meskel: September 27 Flag of Ethiopia
  • Christmas Day: December 25 Flag of United Kingdom

Available Services

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

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold an Ethiopian passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter the United Kingdom.

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.

Head of Mission

Darren Welch, Ambassador

Online Resources

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This page was last edited on 09 February 2026 at 09:13 AM (EST).

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