Dutch Embassy in Addis Ababa
Embassy 
Netherlands Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Address
- Old Airport Zone, Kifle Ketema, Lideta Kebele 02/03, Addis Abeba, Addis Ababa
- Phone
- +251(0)113170360
- add@minbuza.nl
- Website
- netherlandsworldwide.nl
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the Netherlands: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 8 January 2022
The Netherlands’ embassy to Ethiopia is in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, at Old Airport Zone, Kifle Ketema, Lideta Kebele 02/03, Addis Abeba, Addis Ababa. Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
Opening hours of the Dutch embassy in Addis Ababa
| Monday | 08:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 08:00–14:00 |
| 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 the Netherlands
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The Dutch embassy in Addis Ababa is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Netherlands visa for Ethiopian citizens
EthiopiaNetherlands Visa required Netherlands visa for citizens of Ethiopia
NetherlandsEthiopia Visa on arrival Ethiopia visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands. Check with the Dutch 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 | 2,882 | 1,492 | 1,259 | 45.4% | 25.0% |
| 2024 | 2,501 | 1,524 | 836 | 35.2% | 18.2% |
| 2025 | 2,413 | 1,526 | 771 | 33.3% | 5.4% |
In 2025, the Netherlands’ embassy in Addis Ababa received 2,413 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,526. 771 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 33.3%. In 2024 it had been 35.2%: the rate fell by 1.9 points. Applications fell by 4% compared with 2024 (2,501).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 33.3% (2025) to 45.4% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in Ethiopia, 34.0% of applications were refused in 2025; the Netherlands’ rate worldwide was 17.7%. The Netherlands received the 4th largest number of applications of the 15 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 5.4% of those issued. 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
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Embassy of Ghana in Addis AbabaWoreda 09, Hse No. 108 Off Jima Road, Addis Ababa
The Netherlands’ other missions in Ethiopia
The Dutch embassy in Addis Ababa is the only mission of the Netherlands in Ethiopia on record. Ethiopia in turn has an embassy in The Hague.
Good to know
About the Dutch embassy in Addis Ababa
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the Netherlands in Addis Ababa.
Address and contact
Address: Old Airport Zone, Kifle Ketema, Lideta Kebele 02/03, Addis Abeba, Addis Ababa. The record for the Dutch embassy in Addis Ababa includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Dutch citizens travelling to Ethiopia
Ethiopia issues Dutch citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
When the Dutch embassy in Addis Ababa is closed
The next closures of the Dutch embassy in Addis Ababa for public holidays in Ethiopia are Christmas Day (Orthodox) on Thursday 7 January 2027 and Epiphany (Orthodox) on Tuesday 19 January 2027; it may also close for Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the Dutch embassy in Addis Ababa
Current procedures for the Dutch embassy in Addis Ababa, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Dutch embassy in Addis Ababa
The Dutch embassy in Addis Ababa has one other foreign mission within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Dutch Embassy in Addis Ababa?
The Dutch embassy in Addis Ababa is at Old Airport Zone, Kifle Ketema, Lideta Kebele 02/03, Addis Abeba, Addis Ababa.
What are the opening hours of the Dutch Embassy in Addis Ababa?
The Dutch embassy in Addis Ababa is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the Dutch Embassy in Addis Ababa open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Dutch embassy in Addis Ababa do not include Saturday.
When is the Dutch Embassy in Addis Ababa closed?
The Dutch 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 the Netherlands.
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
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