- Address
- Comoros Street, አዲስ አበባ
- Website
- gov.uk
- Head of mission
- Darren Welch
United Kingdom
Ethiopia
British Embassy in Ethiopia
1 embassy
The United Kingdom is represented in Ethiopia by 1 mission: an embassy in Addis Ababa. Ethiopian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
British Embassy in Addis Ababa
The British embassy is in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, at Comoros Street, አዲስ አበባ. The head of mission on record is Darren Welch. Its website is linked on its page.
United Kingdom visa for Ethiopian citizens
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United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Ethiopia
- Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)
- Visitor in Transit visa (landside)
- Student and work routes (brief)
- Fee: £135
- 5 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel. In Ethiopia, applications go to the British embassy in Addis Ababa, or to a visa centre working for the United Kingdom.
Ethiopia’s missions in the United Kingdom
Missions of Ethiopia in the United Kingdom (1)
In return, Ethiopia has an embassy in the United Kingdom, in London.
Good to know
The United Kingdom in Ethiopia
Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Ethiopia.
Travel to Ethiopia for British citizens
British citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days. In Ethiopia, British citizens can turn to the British embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the British embassy in Ethiopia is closed
The British 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 the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the British embassy in Ethiopia?
The British embassy is in Addis Ababa, at Comoros Street, አዲስ አበባ.
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Do British citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
British citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Does Ethiopia have an embassy in the United Kingdom?
Yes, Ethiopia has its embassy in London.