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Embassy of Ethiopia in London, United Kingdom

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Embassy of Ethiopia in London, United Kingdom, located at 17 Princes Gate. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Ethiopia, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    17 Princes Gate
    London SW7 1PZ
    United Kingdom

  • Telephone

    +44 20 7589 7212

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – Closes at 1:00 PM

    🕒 Current time in London: 9:18 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 17 Princes Gate, the embassy is near key landmarks like Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Ethiopia in London, United Kingdom

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 Embassy of Ethiopia in London, United Kingdom:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Authentication of documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold a British passport, you can obtain a visa on arrival to enter Ethiopia.

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 Ethiopia without a visa. The most common types of Ethiopia visas are the following.

  • Tourist visa
  • Conference visa - CV
  • Investment visa - IV
  • Foreign business firm employment visa - WV
  • Ethiopian Government employment visa - GV
  • Journalist visa - JV
  • Ethiopian private business firm work visa - PE
  • International organizations/Embassies work visa - RI
  • Government institutions short task visa - GIV
  • NGO work visa - NV

Head of Mission

Biruk Mekonnen, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

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Ethiopian Passports

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Online Resources

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Additional Missions in United Kingdom

Besides Embassy of Ethiopia in London, United Kingdom, Ethiopia also has 1 representation in the following city of United Kingdom:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Ethiopia in United Kingdom

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Ethiopia in neighboring countries or regions of United Kingdom.

See also

United Kingdom in Ethiopia

United Kingdom has representation in the following city:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

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This page was last edited on 28 January 2026 at 10:54 PM (EST).

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