Ethiopian citizens in France, and French residents planning a trip to Ethiopia, can contact the Embassy of Ethiopia in Paris.
Contact Details
| Address | 35, avenue Charles Floquet, 75007 Paris, France |
| Telephone | +33 1 82 73 25 86 |
| Paris.embassy@mfa.gov.et | |
| Website | ambassade-ethiopie.fr/index.html |
| Social Media | Facebook · X · Instagram · LinkedIn |
| Head of Mission | Henok Teferra Shawl, Ambassador (according to the embassy) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | By appointment |
| Tuesday | By appointment |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | By appointment |
| Friday | By appointment |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information – please confirm before your visit, especially on French and Ethiopian public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
About the Ethiopian Embassy in Paris
The embassy names Henok Teferra Shawl, Ambassador as head of mission. According to the French Foreign Ministry, about 3,000 Ethiopian nationals live in France. In the other direction, about 1,051 French citizens are registered with the French consular network in Ethiopia. Two honorary consulates support Ethiopian citizens in other parts of France.
Travelling from France to Ethiopia
French citizens need a visa for Ethiopia; it can be applied for online (e-visa). French travel advice formally warns against any travel to Ethiopia. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Other consulates and embassies in Paris
210 other countries are represented in Paris, among them: Finland (consulate), Finland (embassy), Gabon (consulate general), Gabon (embassy), Gambia (embassy), Georgia (embassy), Germany (consulate), Germany (embassy), Ghana (embassy), Greece (consulate), Greece (embassy), Guatemala (embassy), Guinea (embassy), Guinea-Bissau (embassy), Haiti (consulate general), Haiti (embassy), Holy See (embassy), Honduras (embassy), Hungary (consulate), Hungary (embassy). The full list of all 211 missions is on the overview page for France.
Closing days
Besides French public holidays, the embassy closes on the Ethiopian national holiday (28 May).
Diplomatic missions of Ethiopia in France
Ethiopia in France
Measured in a straight line from Paris, the nearest other Ethiopian office is the Honorary Consulate in Lyon (about 390 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Paris.
- Paris – Embassy of Ethiopia (this page)
- Lyon (390 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Montauban (540 km) – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Ethiopia in Paris
Can French nationals travel to Ethiopia without a visa?
Yes – an e-visa can be applied for online.
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Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice for Ethiopia, ambassade-ethiopie.fr/index.html. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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