The Embassy of Ethiopia in Geneva represents Ethiopia in Switzerland. Its consular section serves Ethiopian citizens in Bern, Fribourg, Graubünden, Ticino, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel, Geneva and Jura.
Contact Details
| Address | Rue de Moillebeau 56, 1209 Geneva, Switzerland |
| Telephone | +41 22 919 70 10 |
| Fax | +41 22 919 70 29 |
| info@ethiopianmission.ch | |
| Website | website no longer available (checked October 2026) |
| Head of Mission | Tsegab Kebebew Daka, Ambassador |
| Consular district | Bern, Fribourg, Graubünden, Ticino, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel, Geneva and Jura |
Consular Section
Opening Hours
The Swiss Foreign Ministry lists no public opening hours for this embassy. Contact it by phone or e-mail before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at Rue de Moillebeau 56 in Geneva.
- Opening hours: not published – call or e-mail before you go.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
About the Ethiopian Embassy in Geneva
The current head of mission is Ambassador Tsegab Kebebew Daka, who presented credentials in June 2023. Like a number of smaller countries, Ethiopia runs its embassy to Switzerland from Geneva rather than Bern. The consular section covers Bern, Fribourg, Graubünden, Ticino, Vaud, Valais, Neuchâtel, Geneva and Jura.
Consular services
Requests the consular staff deal with:
- Ethiopian passports and emergency travel documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Do I need an appointment?
Simple questions can usually be settled by e-mail; personal appearance is needed mainly for passports.
Visa and entry information
Visa rules for Swiss passport holders are set by Ethiopia; the embassy confirms the current requirements on request. Important: the FDFA advises against travel to certain regions of Ethiopia. See the FDFA travel advice.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Swiss public holidays and on the Ethiopian national holiday (28 May). Check the website before visiting around holidays.
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Ethiopian citizens should call the embassy on +41 22 919 70 10. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills, act as a lawyer or intervene in court proceedings. For Swiss travellers in Ethiopia, the contacts are the Swiss Embassy in Addis Ababa (+251 11 371 11 07) and the FDFA Helpline (+41 58 465 33 33, around the clock).
Diplomatic missions between Ethiopia and Switzerland
Ethiopia in Switzerland
- Geneva – Embassy of Ethiopia (this page)
Switzerland in Ethiopia
- Addis Ababa – Swiss Embassy
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Ethiopia in Geneva
Where is the Ethiopian Embassy in Geneva?
At Rue de Moillebeau 56, 1209 Geneva.
Who is the Ethiopian ambassador to Switzerland?
Tsegab Kebebew Daka, in office since June 2023.
Is it safe for Swiss citizens to travel to Ethiopia?
The FDFA currently advises against travel to certain regions of Ethiopia; read its full travel advice before planning a trip.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA) – list of the diplomatic and consular corps in Switzerland, FDFA travel advice for Ethiopia, website no longer available (checked October 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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