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Swiss Embassy in Ethiopia

1 embassy

Switzerland is represented in Ethiopia by 1 mission: an embassy in Addis Ababa. Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.

Swiss Embassy in Addis Ababa

Switzerland has its embassy in Addis Ababa, the capital; the address on record is Kolfe Keranio Sub- City, Woreda 9, House No. 255, Addis Abeba, Addis Ababa. The head of mission on record is Riccarda Chanda. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Switzerland visa for Ethiopian citizens

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Switzerland visa requirements for citizens of Ethiopia

  • Schengen visa (type C) for Switzerland
  • National visa (type D) for stays over 90 days
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
  • Fee: €90
  • 10 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel. Applicants in Ethiopia turn to the Swiss embassy in Addis Ababa; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Ethiopia’s missions in Switzerland

Ethiopia has no mission in Switzerland on record; Ethiopian citizens there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.

Good to know

Switzerland in Ethiopia

Worldwide, Switzerland has 317 missions in 136 countries; one of them is in Ethiopia.

Travel to Ethiopia for Swiss citizens

Swiss citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, valid for stays of up to 90 days. In Ethiopia, Swiss citizens can turn to the Swiss embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Swiss embassy in Ethiopia is closed

The Swiss 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 Switzerland, such as Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Swiss embassy in Ethiopia?

The Swiss embassy is in Addis Ababa, at Kolfe Keranio Sub- City, Woreda 9, House No. 255, Addis Abeba, Addis Ababa.

Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

Switzerland requires Ethiopian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?

Swiss citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

Does Ethiopia have an embassy in Switzerland?

No mission of Ethiopia in Switzerland is on record.