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Embassy of France in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

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

  • Embassy Address


    PO Box 1464
    Addis Ababa
    Ethiopia

  • Telephone

    +251 (0) 11 140 00 00

  • Emergency Phone

    +251 (0) 911 20 88 95

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–6:30 PM
    Thursday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–6:30 PM
    Friday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–6:30 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–6:30 PM

    Status: 🕒 Closing soon – Closes at 12:30 PM

    🕒 Current time in Addis Ababa: 12:17 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.

  • Bastille Day: July 14 Flag of France
  • Mawlid (The Prophet's Birthday): August 26 Flag of Ethiopia
  • Ethiopian New Year: September 11 Flag of Ethiopia
  • Meskel: September 27 Flag of Ethiopia

Available Services

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

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths

Visa Requirements

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

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

  • Short stay visas
    • Airport transit visa
    • Business visa
    • Tourist visa
    • Visitor visa
    • Study visa
  • Long stay visas
    • Family visa
    • Work visa
    • Study visa
    • Working holiday visa

Head of Mission

Alexis LAMEK, Ambassador

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This page was last edited on 26 June 2025 at 12:47 AM (EST).

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