As Ethiopia’s diplomatic representation in Belgium, the Embassy of Ethiopia in Brussels handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenue de Tervueren 64, 1040 Etterbeek (Brussels), Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 771 32 94 |
| info.brussels@mfa.gov.et | |
| Website | www.ethiopianembassy.be |
| Social Media | Facebook · X |
| Head of Mission | Eshete Tilahun Woldeyes, Ambassador |
| National Day | 28 May |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:45 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:45 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:45 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 08:45 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 08:45 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:30 |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information (not published in the Belgian protocol list) – please confirm before your visit, especially on Belgian and Ethiopian public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at Avenue de Tervueren 64, 1040 Etterbeek. Etterbeek is one of the 19 municipalities of the Brussels-Capital Region.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 08:45 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:30.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who runs the Ethiopian Embassy?
The ambassador is Eshete Tilahun Woldeyes, who presented credentials to the King of the Belgians on 23 September 2024. Brussels hosts the EU institutions and NATO, so several countries keep separate missions there; this page covers the bilateral embassy to Belgium.
Consular services
What you can usually arrange here:
- Ethiopian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the embassy website first.
Visa and entry information for Belgian citizens
Belgian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia; it can be applied for online. Details: Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents by country.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Belgian public holidays and on Ethiopia’s national day (28 May). Check before visiting in the weeks around Christmas, Easter and in July/August.
Emergency assistance
Ethiopian nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +32 2 771 32 94. The embassy can help with lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but it cannot cover costs or interfere with Belgian authorities. The Belgian emergency number is 112 (police: 101).
Diplomatic missions of Ethiopia in Belgium
Ethiopia in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Ethiopia (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Ethiopia in Brussels
Where is the Ethiopian Embassy in Brussels?
At Avenue de Tervueren 64, 1040 Etterbeek.
What are the opening hours of the Ethiopian Embassy in Brussels?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 08:45 to 13:00 and from 14:00 to 17:30. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of Ethiopia to Belgium?
Eshete Tilahun Woldeyes, according to the Belgian protocol list of 8 October 2026.
Is the Ethiopian Embassy closed on the national day?
The national day of Ethiopia is 28 May; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Belgians need a visa to travel to Ethiopia?
Yes, but it can be applied for online.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Protocol – heads of mission and embassy addresses (as of 8 October 2026), Belgian Foreign Ministry – directory of foreign embassies in Belgium, Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents for Belgians, www.ethiopianembassy.be. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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