British Embassy in Addis Ababa
Embassy 
United Kingdom Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Address
- Comoros Street, አዲስ አበባ
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: Darren Welch
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 8 September 2024
The British embassy in Addis Ababa stands at Comoros Street, አዲስ አበባ, in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. The United Kingdom requires Ethiopian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Addis Ababa
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Ethiopia
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Christmas Day (Orthodox)
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Epiphany (Orthodox)
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British embassy in Addis Ababa is listed as open 7 days a week. It is listed as open at weekends too.
United Kingdom visa for Ethiopian citizens
EthiopiaUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of Ethiopia
United KingdomEthiopia Visa on arrival Ethiopia visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom requires Ethiopian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for the United Kingdom.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Belgium in Addis AbabaComoros Street, Addis Abeba
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Embassy of Russia in Addis AbabaComoros Street, Addis Ababa
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Ethiopia
The British embassy in Addis Ababa is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Ethiopia on record. Ethiopia in turn has an embassy in London.
Latest official news
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UK statement on escalation in northern Ethiopia: 24 September
The UK condemns attacks by the Tigray Defence Forces in Afar and southern Tigray and the takeover of Tigray's airports, calling on all parties to refrain from further escalation.
Good to know
About the British embassy in Addis Ababa
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Addis Ababa. The head of mission on record is Darren Welch.
Address and contact
Address: Comoros Street, አዲስ አበባ. The record for the British embassy in Addis Ababa includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to Ethiopia
Ethiopia issues British citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
When the British embassy in Addis Ababa is closed
Expect the British embassy in Addis Ababa to be shut on Christmas Day (Orthodox) on Thursday 7 January 2027 and Epiphany (Orthodox) on Tuesday 19 January 2027, and often on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in the United Kingdom.
Before visiting the British embassy in Addis Ababa
Current procedures for the British embassy in Addis Ababa, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British embassy in Addis Ababa
The British embassy in Addis Ababa has 3 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Addis Ababa?
The British embassy in Addis Ababa is at Comoros Street, አዲስ አበባ.
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Addis Ababa?
The British embassy in Addis Ababa is listed as open 7 days a week.
Is the British Embassy in Addis Ababa open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the British embassy in Addis Ababa include Saturday.
When is the British Embassy in Addis Ababa closed?
The British 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 United Kingdom.
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Ethiopian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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