The Embassy of Ethiopia in London is Ethiopia’s diplomatic mission to the United Kingdom. Ethiopian nationals in the UK turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | 17 Princes Gate, London SW7 1PZ, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 20 7589 7212 |
| Fax | +44 20 7584 7054 |
| london.embassy@mfa.gov.et | |
| Website | www.ethioembassy.org.uk |
| Head of Mission | Biruk Mekonnen Demissie, Ambassador |
| National Day | 28 May |
Consular Section
| Telephone | +44 20 7838 3895 |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Opening hours as published in the FCDO London Diplomatic List (October 2026). Hours: Monday-Friday 9.00 to 13.00 & 14.00 to 16.00. Please confirm before your visit, especially on UK bank holidays and Ethiopian public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Who runs the Ethiopian Embassy?
Biruk Mekonnen Demissie heads the embassy as ambassador; the FCDO list gives 30 September 2024 as the start date. The London Diplomatic List names 15 accredited diplomats and attachés for the mission.
Closing days
Like most offices in the UK, the embassy closes on UK bank holidays and on Ethiopia’s national day (28 May).
Emergency assistance
Missions can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112).
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Details checked on 11 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – London Diplomatic List (October 2026), www.ethioembassy.org.uk. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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