Know Before you Go

Before travelling to Ethiopia, you should read our travel advice for tips and latest information.

Consular Duty Service Out of Hours

If you require emergency assistance from the Embassy, please contact us on: +251 (0)11 518 0500. If you call outside normal working hours, you will be asked to leave a message on the answering machine. The answering machine is monitored regularly, and the Duty Officer will contact you as soon as possible. Please ensure the message contains the following information:

• Your name
• The nature of your problem
• Where you are now
• Your contact details (mobile phone number or phone number of where you’re staying)

This duty service is operated from the Embassy in Addis Ababa. You may also wish to call the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Dublin directly at +353 (0)1 4082000.

The Embassy can assist in emergency situations, including where:

• You have been the victim of a crime
• You require urgent medical treatment
• You lose your passport
• You have been arrested or imprisoned
• You require assistance in connection with a death abroad
• You need help accessing funds
• You need to be repatriated to Ireland
• There is a natural disaster/crisis

Registration with the Embassy

Irish citizens travelling to or resident in Ethiopia are advised to register with the Embassy. The Embassy of Ireland in Addis Ababa also covers South Sudan. Ireland does not currently have any representation in South Sudan. Passport applications, visa applications and general consular queries from Irish citizens should be addressed to the Embassy of Ireland in Addis Ababa.

Temporary visitors should use the online registration facility.

Irish residents in Ethiopia or South Sudan should Contact Us at the Embassy.