Welcome to the Australian Embassy, Ethiopia
Welcome to the website of the Australian Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia!
The Embassy has responsibility for Australia’s relations with Ethiopia, South Sudan, Djibouti, the Central African Republic, the African Union, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development.
Key contact details and important links are listed below. If you require consular assistance, please get in touch with the Embassy or the 24/7 Consular Emergency Centre in Australia. We also encourage you to follow us on Facebook and Twitter, as well as subscribe to updates from www.smartraveller.gov.au. We will continue to do our best to assist Australians overseas in these uncertain times.
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Key Contacts
Australian Embassy, Addis Ababa:
- [email protected]
- +251 11 6672651 / 6672652 / +251 967 941 377 (during business hours: 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday)
24/7 Consular Emergency Centre:
- +61 2 62 613 305 (from overseas)
- 1300 555 135 (from within Australia)
Important websites for COVID-19 information:
- Travel advice: www.smartraveller.gov.au
- Information from the Australian Government: www.australia.gov.au
- Immigration, visas and entry to Australia: https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au
- Health and staying safe: www.health.gov.au
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Quick links
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Announcements
Please note that there is an increase in our passport fees effective from 01 July 2024.
We accept only cash, debit, or credit cards at the Australian Embassy, Ethiopia.
Australian citizens requiring further information on Australian passport applications are advised to email [email protected] and check our website www.passports.gov.au.
Updated Australian Passport Fees
FROM 01 JANUARY 2025
The Australian Embassy, Ethiopia accepts payments in Ethiopian Birr (ETB) only in cash, debit, or credit cards. Bank transfer NOT accepted.
|
S.No. |
Service |
Fee in AUD |
Fee in ETB |
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1 |
10 Year Adult Ordinary Passport (for persons aged 16 and over) |
$412 |
31,825.00 |
|
2 |
Overseas Processing Charge (adult) |
$184 |
14,210.00 |
|
3 |
5 Year Child Ordinary Passport (for children under 16) |
$208 |
16,065.00 |
|
4 |
Overseas Processing Charge (minor) |
$90 |
6,950.00 |
|
5 |
Senior Ordinary Passport |
$208 |
16,065.00 |
|
6 |
Overseas Processing (senior) |
$184 |
14,210.00 |
|
7 |
Replacement Passport |
$259 |
20,005.00 |
|
8 |
Emergency Passport Overseas |
$259 |
20,005.00 |
|
9 |
Official Adult Passport |
$412 |
31,825.00 |
|
10 |
Official Child Passport |
$208 |
16,065.00 |
|
11 |
Diplomatic Adult Passport |
$412 |
31,825.00 |
|
12 |
Diplomatic Child Passport |
$208 |
16,065.00 |
|
13 |
Document of Identity |
$109 |
8,420.00 |
|
14 |
Certificate of Identity |
$259 |
20,005.00 |
|
15 |
UN Convention Travel Document (Titre de Voyage) |
$259 |
20,005.00 |
|
16 |
Observation made after issue of passport |
$21 |
1,620.00 |
Updated Notarial Service Fees
FROM 01 JANUARY 2025
|
Consular act |
Fee in AUD |
Fee in ETB |
|
Administering an oath or receiving a declaration or affirmation |
$88.00 |
6,795 |
|
Effecting, or attempting to effect, service of a document and issuing a certificate or affidavit of service or attempted service of a document |
$88.00 |
6,795 |
|
Witnessing a signature or seal on a form or declaration |
$88.00 |
6,795 |
|
Preparing a declaration or other document |
$88.00 |
6,795 |
|
Verifying and certifying a copy of a document or part of a document |
$88.00 |
6,795 |
|
Signing a document, or affixing a seal to a document or other article |
$88.00 |
6,795 |
|
Witnessing the execution of a will |
$88.00 |
6,795 |
|
Transmitting a document or other article through official channels |
$88.00 |
6,795 |
|
Transferring funds through official accounts, other than for the purposes of the realisation of a deceased estate |
$88.00 |
6,795 |
|
Preparation and issue of an Apostille certificate |
$102.00 |
7,880 |
|
Preparation and issue of an Authentication certificate |
$102.00 |
7,880 |
|
Preparation and issue of a Certificate of No Impediment to Marriage |
$177.00 |
13,670 |
Australian passport applications overseas
Attention: Adults who are using the one page renewal form to renew a 10-year passport issued since 1 January 2006.
From 1 July 2022 applicants in the above category are not required to attend an in-person interview at the Embassy.
If you are in this category, you may arrange to have the following items delivered to the Consular Section by either yourself or a third-party.
- PC7 one-page renewal form completed and printed from www.passports.gov.au Your contact details must be current and working, in case the Embassy needs to call or email you about your application.
- 2 passport photos that meet the requirements outlined on the above website
- The fee in Ethiopian Birr. Please email [email protected] for advice on the current fee.
Please make an appointment for delivery of your application at https://australianembassyinaddisababa.setmore.com/
For all other applicants the Australian Embassy offers passport services by appointment. Please follow the steps below to renew or apply for your Australian passport while overseas.
Step 1. Fill out your application form online at the global website: https://www.passports.gov.au/
Step 2. Print your form and sign it. Make sure all sections are completed before your interview.
Step 3. Obtain two passport photos. Carefully check the photo specifications. Poor quality photos may result in your passport issue being delayed. Photo guidelines are available here: https://www.passports.gov.au/how-it-works/photo-guidelines
Step 4. Book an appointment online at https://australianembassyinaddisababa.setmore.com/ After you have booked an appointment, you will be provided with payment information. Payment must be made in ETB Ethiopian Birr cash at the time of the interview.
Step 5. Before your interview, please read carefully the instructions below on visiting the Embassy.
Step 6. Allow up to 6 weeks to receive your new passport. You will be advised when it arrives. You or your nominated representative, are required to collect your passport from the Embassy.
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Visiting the Embassy
- You must have an appointment to visit our offices.
- Please do not attend our offices if you are ill or if you have had recent exposure to someone who is ill.
- Do not bring friends or family members to your appointment. If you are applying for a child passport, only one parent needs to attend . The child does not need to attend until they are 16 years or over.
- Please arrive as close to your appointment time as possible.
- You must bring and wear a mask.
- Sanitiser is provided throughout the Embassy for your use.
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In need of consular assistance?
If you are an Australian who requires consular assistance, please contact the embassy:
- [email protected]
- +251 11 6672651 / 6672652 / +251 967 941 377 (during business hours: 8am to 4pm Monday to Friday).
For afterhours emergency assistance please call the 24/7 Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas or 1300 555 135 from within Australia.
The Consular Services Charter provides a high-level overview and information on consular services. The Australian Government will do what it can to help Australians in difficulty overseas, but there are legal and practical limits to what help we may be able to provide. Please visit www.smartraveller.gov.au/consular-services/consular-services-charter for more information.
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OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises
The Australian Government encourages Australian enterprises operating overseas and multinational enterprises operating in Australia to observe the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. The Guidelines provide voluntary principles and standards for responsible business conduct in a variety of areas, including:
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human rights;
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employment and industrial relations;
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environment;
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combating bribery, bribe solicitation and extortion;
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consumer interests;
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science and technology;
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competition; and
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taxation.
The Australian National Contact Point (AusNCP) promotes the use of the OECD Guidelines and contributes to the resolution of issues relating to their implementation, including facilitating access to conciliation service
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