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Japanese Embassy in Ethiopia
1 embassy
Japan is represented in Ethiopia by 1 mission: an embassy in Addis Ababa. Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
Japanese Embassy in Addis Ababa
The Japanese embassy is in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia.
Japan visa for Ethiopian citizens
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Japan visa requirements for citizens of Ethiopia
- Short-term stay visa (tourism)
- Short-term stay visa (business)
- Short-term stay visa (visiting relatives or friends)
- JAPAN eVISA (single-entry tourism)
- Fee: JP¥15,000
- 16 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel. In Ethiopia, applications go to the Japanese embassy in Addis Ababa, or to a visa centre working for Japan.
Ethiopia’s missions in Japan
Missions of Ethiopia in Japan (1)
In return, Ethiopia has an embassy in Japan, in Tokyo.
Good to know
Japan in Ethiopia
Worldwide, Japan has 248 missions in 146 countries; one of them is in Ethiopia.
Travel to Ethiopia for Japanese citizens
Japanese citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days. In Ethiopia, Japanese citizens can turn to the Japanese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the Japanese embassy in Ethiopia is closed
The Japanese embassy in Ethiopia closes on Ethiopia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Orthodox) on Thursday 7 January 2027, Epiphany (Orthodox) on Tuesday 19 January 2027 and Adwa Victory Day on Tuesday 2 March 2027, and usually on some holidays of Japan, such as Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Japanese embassy in Ethiopia?
The Japanese embassy is in Addis Ababa.
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Japanese citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Does Ethiopia have an embassy in Japan?
Yes, Ethiopia has its embassy in Tokyo.