- Address
- South Africa Street, Addis Ababa
- Phone
- +251 11 371 1002
- Head of mission
- N N Losi
South Africa
Ethiopia
South African Embassy in Ethiopia
1 embassy
In Ethiopia, South Africa has an embassy in Addis Ababa. South Africa requires a visa from Ethiopian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
South African Embassy in Addis Ababa
South Africa has its embassy in Addis Ababa, the capital; the address on record is South Africa Street, Addis Ababa. The head of mission on record is N N Losi. Its phone number and website are on its page.
South Africa visa for Ethiopian citizens
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South Africa visa requirements for citizens of Ethiopia
- Visitor's visa – holiday, business meetings, conferences (section 11)
- Transit visa
- Study, work and long-stay visas – brief
- Fee: ZAR 425
- 6 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The application is made online on the official portal of South Africa, not at the South African embassy.
Ethiopia’s missions in South Africa
Missions of Ethiopia in South Africa (1)
In return, Ethiopia has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.
Good to know
South Africa in Ethiopia
Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in Ethiopia.
Travel to Ethiopia for South African citizens
Ethiopia issues South African citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. In Ethiopia, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the South African embassy in Ethiopia is closed
The South African 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 South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the South African embassy in Ethiopia?
The South African embassy is in Addis Ababa, at South Africa Street, Addis Ababa.
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
South African citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Does Ethiopia have an embassy in South Africa?
Yes, Ethiopia has its embassy in Pretoria.