French Embassy in Addis Ababa
Embassy 
France Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Address
- B.P. 1464, Addis Ababa
- Phone
- + 33 1 82 88 55 49
- Website
- et.ambafrance.org
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 1 July 2021
The French embassy in Addis Ababa stands at B.P. 1464, Addis Ababa, in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 08:30–18:30 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays. Ethiopian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Opening hours of the French embassy in Addis Ababa
| Monday | 08:30–12:3014:00–18:30 break 12:30–14:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–12:3014:00–18:30 break 12:30–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–12:3014:00–18:30 break 12:30–14:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30–12:3014:00–18:30 break 12:30–14:00 |
| Friday | 08:30–12:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Ethiopia
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Christmas Day (Orthodox)
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Epiphany (Orthodox)
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
The French embassy in Addis Ababa is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–18:30 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
France visa for Ethiopian citizens
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Ethiopian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel. Check with the French embassy in Addis Ababa whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,831 | 2,450 | 1,247 | 33.5% | 18.9% |
| 2024 | 4,484 | 2,257 | 1,913 | 45.4% | 10.3% |
| 2025 | 4,277 | 2,940 | 1,066 | 26.5% | 4.3% |
In 2025, France’s embassy in Addis Ababa received 4,277 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2,940. 1,066 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 26.5%. In 2024 it had been 45.4%: the rate fell by 18.9 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 5% compared with 2024 (4,484).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 26.5% (2025) to 45.4% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Ethiopia, 34.0% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 15 Schengen states represented here.
The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Ethiopia.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
France’s other missions in Ethiopia
The French embassy in Addis Ababa is the only mission of France in Ethiopia on record. Ethiopia in turn has 3 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Addis Ababa
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Addis Ababa.
Address and contact
Address: B.P. 1464, Addis Ababa. The record for the French embassy in Addis Ababa includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Ethiopia
Ethiopia issues French citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
When the French embassy in Addis Ababa is closed
The French embassy in Addis Ababa closes on Ethiopia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Orthodox) on Thursday 7 January 2027 and Epiphany (Orthodox) on Tuesday 19 January 2027, and usually on holidays of France such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Addis Ababa
Current procedures for the French embassy in Addis Ababa, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Addis Ababa
The French embassy in Addis Ababa has one other foreign mission within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Addis Ababa?
The French embassy in Addis Ababa is at B.P. 1464, Addis Ababa.
What are the opening hours of the French Embassy in Addis Ababa?
The French embassy in Addis Ababa is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–18:30 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the French Embassy in Addis Ababa open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the French embassy in Addis Ababa do not include Saturday.
When is the French Embassy in Addis Ababa closed?
The French embassy in Addis Ababa closes on Ethiopia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Orthodox) on Thursday 7 January 2027, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for France?
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
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