Ethiopia Embassy in London Legalisation

UK documents intended for official use in Ethiopia generally require both UK and Ethiopian authentication.

For most UK documents, the process begins with an FCDO Apostille. The apostilled document is then submitted to the Consular Section of the Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in London for further legalisation or attestation. Current London operational guidance continues to confirm this process.

Ethiopia is not currently listed as a Contracting Party to the 1961 Hague Apostille Convention. An FCDO Apostille alone should therefore not normally be treated as the final authentication stage for documents being used there.

Different procedures apply to documents issued in Ethiopia or another foreign country. In particular, documents issued outside the UK cannot simply be Apostilled by the UK FCDO.

Ginkgo Advisory can assist with the complete UK process or with Ethiopia Embassy legalisation only where the earlier authentication has already been completed.

Ethiopia Embassy legalisation service at a glance

Document origin or type	Typical route
UK public document	FCDO Apostille → Ethiopia Embassy legalisation
UK private document	Solicitor/notary where required → FCDO Apostille → Embassy legalisation
UK company document	Certification where required → FCDO Apostille → Embassy legalisation
Ethiopian-issued document	Appropriate Ethiopian authentication → Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs → Embassy where required
Third-country document	Authentication in country of issue → Ethiopian diplomatic authentication applicable to that jurisdiction
Personal document belonging to Ethiopian national	Reduced consular fee may apply with proof of Ethiopian nationality

The country where the document was actually issued is important when establishing the correct process.

What is Ethiopia Embassy legalisation?

Ethiopia Embassy legalisation is the consular authentication of a document by the Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in London.

For a typical UK document, the route is:

UK document → certification or notarisation where required → FCDO Apostille → Ethiopia Embassy legalisation

Public documents such as certain civil-status certificates can normally proceed directly to the FCDO.

Private documents, copies, Powers of Attorney and some company documents may need a UK solicitor or Notary Public to certify them first.

Is an FCDO Apostille enough for Ethiopia?

Normally, no.

The current HCCH status table does not list Ethiopia among the Contracting Parties to the Apostille Convention.

An FCDO Apostille therefore authenticates the UK stage but does not ordinarily replace Ethiopian consular legalisation.

For most qualifying UK documents, the chain remains:

FCDO Apostille → Ethiopia Embassy legalisation

The final Ethiopian recipient may impose additional requirements depending on the purpose of the document.

Already have an FCDO Apostille?

There is normally no need to repeat the Apostille where the existing certificate is suitable.

Ginkgo Advisory can assess the document for Ethiopia Embassy legalisation only.

Please send us:

1. A clear scan of the complete document
2. A scan of the FCDO Apostille
3. The country where the document was issued
4. The intended use in Ethiopia
5. Details of the receiving authority or organisation
6. Any instructions received from Ethiopia
7. Your required completion date

We can check the remaining Embassy requirements before the original is dispatched.

Which UK documents can require Ethiopia Embassy legalisation?

Both personal and corporate documents may require consular authentication.

Personal documents

Typical examples include:

• Birth certificates
• Marriage certificates
• Divorce documents
• Death certificates
• ACRO Police Certificates
• DBS certificates
• Medical certificates
• Degree certificates
• Academic transcripts
• Professional qualifications
• Driving licence documents
• Passport copies
• Affidavits
• Statutory declarations
• Consent letters
• Powers of Attorney
• Court documents
• Property-related documents
• Change-of-name documents

The Ethiopian Embassy’s own authentication guidance refers to educational, birth, marriage, driving licence, court, property and Power of Attorney documents among the categories that can require authentication.

Company and commercial documents

Business applications can involve:

• Certificates of Incorporation
• Companies House documents
• Memorandum and Articles of Association
• Board resolutions
• Shareholder resolutions
• Commercial Powers of Attorney
• Agency agreements
• Distribution agreements
• Commercial contracts
• Company declarations
• Bank documents
• Trade documents
• Investment documents
• Certificates of Origin
• Certificates of Free Sale
• Commercial licences

The precise preparation depends on the type of document and signature being authenticated.

Ethiopia Embassy legalisation fees

Current London operational guidance lists the Ethiopian consular fee as:

• £80 per commercial or private document
• £50 per personal document belonging to an Ethiopian national

Proof of Ethiopian nationality is required to qualify for the reduced rate. An Ethiopian passport or identity document can be used for this purpose.

These figures represent the Embassy disbursement only.

They do not include:

• FCDO Apostille fees
• Solicitor certification
• Notarial fees
• Verification charges
• Ginkgo Advisory professional fees
• Courier or postage charges

The Embassy’s current English-language authentication page does not display the numerical service fees clearly, so the applicable consular amount should be reconfirmed before payment.

Reduced fee for Ethiopian nationals

The £50 personal-document rate applies where the document holder can establish Ethiopian nationality.

Current operational guidance specifically requires proof such as:

• Ethiopian passport
• Ethiopian identity card
• Other acceptable evidence of Ethiopian nationality

Without appropriate evidence, the standard consular rate may apply.

The reduced rate concerns personal documents rather than commercial documents.

Ethiopia Embassy legalisation processing time

Current operational guidance gives an estimated processing period of:

2–3 working days

for ordinary consular legalisation.

This estimate applies once the document has reached the Ethiopian Embassy in an acceptable form.

Additional time should be allowed for:

• Solicitor certification
• Notarisation
• FCDO Apostille
• Signature verification
• Postal or courier delivery
• Requests for additional evidence

Applicants with a fixed deadline should therefore calculate the overall process rather than relying only on the Embassy turnaround.

Current FCDO Apostille fees

The UK Government currently charges:

FCDO service	Fee per document
Standard paper Apostille	£45
Next-Day paper Apostille for registered businesses	£40
e-Apostille	£35
Restricted Urgent paper Apostille	£100

Return courier or postage charges apply separately to the Standard paper service.

Not every service is available for every document.

Current FCDO processing times

The FCDO currently publishes these indicative processing periods:

• Standard paper Apostille: usually up to 25 working days
• Next-Day: next working day for registered businesses
• e-Apostille: up to 2 working days
• Restricted Urgent: same day following prior FCDO approval

An application can take longer where the FCDO needs to verify a signature, seal or stamp.

Does the document need solicitor certification first?

It depends on the document.

The FCDO can directly legalise certain official UK documents, including qualifying documents issued by:

• Courts
• Public registries
• Government departments
• Registered doctors

Other documents can be Apostilled once they have been certified by a UK public official such as a practising solicitor or Notary Public.

Examples can include:

• Powers of Attorney
• Contracts
• Qualification certificates
• Passport copies
• Driving licence copies
• Private company documents

Selecting the wrong certification can result in the Apostille application being rejected.

ACRO Police Certificate legalisation for Ethiopia

A UK ACRO Police Certificate may be required for employment, immigration, residence or professional purposes in Ethiopia.

The usual process is:

ACRO Police Certificate → FCDO Apostille → Ethiopia Embassy legalisation

ACRO certificates for England and Wales are not currently eligible for an e-Apostille.

A paper Apostille should therefore be used.

The Ethiopian authority requesting the certificate may also impose its own validity period.

DBS certificate legalisation for Ethiopia

A UK DBS certificate can follow a similar route:

DBS Certificate → FCDO Apostille → Ethiopia Embassy legalisation

DBS certificates for England and Wales are also excluded from the FCDO’s e-Apostille service.

Applicants should check whether the receiving organisation requires the original certificate.

Birth certificate legalisation for Ethiopia

A UK birth certificate can generally be legalised through:

UK Birth Certificate → FCDO Apostille → Ethiopia Embassy legalisation

The certificate should be an eligible official copy.

The Embassy’s own guidance expressly includes birth certificates among documents for which authentication services are provided.

Family registration, immigration or nationality applications may require additional evidence.

Marriage certificate legalisation for Ethiopia

A UK marriage certificate will usually follow:

UK Marriage Certificate → FCDO Apostille → Ethiopia Embassy legalisation

Marriage certificates are specifically included within the Ethiopian Embassy’s document-authentication categories.

Where the document is being used for immigration or family registration, the Ethiopian recipient may also request passport or identity documents.

Degree certificate legalisation for Ethiopia

Educational documents may be needed for:

• Employment
• Professional registration
• Work permits
• University applications
• Government appointments
• Teaching
• Healthcare employment
• Engineering roles

Depending on the document, appropriate certification may be required before the FCDO Apostille.

The Ethiopian Embassy’s authentication guidance expressly recognises education certificates among documents requiring authentication.

A typical UK route can therefore be:

UK degree → certification where required → FCDO Apostille → Ethiopia Embassy legalisation

Academic transcripts and professional qualifications

Transcripts and professional certificates can require different preparation from degree parchments.

Where an original document does not carry a signature that the FCDO can directly legalise, solicitor or notarial certification may be needed.

A receiving university, employer or regulatory body in Ethiopia may also request independent verification from the UK awarding institution.

Such verification is separate from the legalisation process.

Power of Attorney legalisation for Ethiopia

A UK Power of Attorney can normally require:

Execution → solicitor or Notary Public certification → FCDO Apostille → Ethiopia Embassy legalisation

The Embassy’s current authentication guidance expressly includes Powers of Attorney within the relevant document categories.

Before signing, check that the wording is acceptable to the Ethiopian lawyer, court, bank or other organisation that will receive it.

Amending the POA after notarisation usually means the authentication stages need to be repeated.

Property-related documents

Property documents are another category specifically referenced by the Ethiopian Embassy.

Current Embassy guidance groups documents concerning:

• Court decisions
• Property matters
• Powers of Attorney

among documents requiring authentication.

Supporting evidence may be requested depending on the transaction.

The Ethiopian lawyer handling the underlying property matter should approve the substantive wording before the UK authentication begins.

Photocopy requirements

The Ethiopian Embassy’s current official guidance states that documents submitted for authentication should include a copy of each page.

Current operational guidance likewise advises providing a photocopy with each legalisation application.

Preparing the copies before submission helps avoid delays.

Passport and residence evidence

For several document categories, the Embassy’s current authentication page lists:

• Original document
• One photocopy of the residence permit
• One photocopy of the passport bio-data page

Requirements can differ according to nationality and document type.

Ethiopian nationals seeking the reduced £50 personal-document rate should also provide evidence of nationality.

Documents issued in Ethiopia

Documents originating in Ethiopia follow a different procedure from UK-issued documents.

The Embassy’s official guidance states that documents originating from Ethiopia should be verified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia.

The preliminary Ethiopian requirements depend on the document.

For example, an educational, court, medical or civil-status document may first need authentication from the appropriate Ethiopian authority before reaching the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Ethiopian birth and marriage certificates

The Embassy provides detailed guidance for Ethiopian civil-status documents.

Documents issued by certain municipal authorities in Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa can follow the applicable local authentication process.

Certificates issued by regional authorities may require certification from the relevant regional bureau.

Religious marriage or birth documentation can also require certification from the appropriate senior religious authority.

The correct Ethiopian chain should therefore be completed before an overseas consular stage is attempted.

Ethiopian educational documents

Educational credentials originating in Ethiopia have their own internal authentication requirements.

The Embassy’s current guidance distinguishes between:

• Elementary and high-school transcripts
• Grade 10 and Grade 12 certificates
• Technical and vocational diplomas
• Private college degrees
• Private university qualifications
• Public university degrees

Different Ethiopian educational or regulatory authorities may need to authenticate the document first.

These documents should not be treated as UK documents merely because the holder now lives in Britain.

Ethiopian criminal-record documents

The Embassy’s guidance states that Ethiopian forensic or criminal-record evidence should be issued by the Federal Police Forensic Bureau.

Any further Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or consular authentication should then follow the applicable procedure.

This route is separate from an ACRO Police Certificate issued in the UK.

Ethiopian driving licences

An Ethiopian driving licence may require certification from the relevant transport authority.

The Embassy’s official guidance states that regional driving licences and documents relating to the driving profession should be certified by the relevant transport bureau.

Further Ethiopian authentication can then be arranged as appropriate.

Ethiopian company and trade documents

Documents originating from Ethiopian businesses can require certification by the relevant trade authority before Ministry-level authentication.

The Embassy’s guidance specifically states that:

Certificates of Origin should be certified by the Ethiopian Chamber of Commerce or an authorised Regional Chamber of Commerce.

Investment documents and trade licences can have separate preliminary requirements.

Foreign documents should not be Apostilled by the UK FCDO

A particularly important correction applies to documents issued in a third country.

The UK Government expressly states:

Documents issued outside the UK cannot be legalised using the UK FCDO Apostille service.

They must instead be legalised in the country where they were issued.

Accordingly, a French, Indian, US, Chinese or other foreign public document cannot ordinarily receive a UK Apostille simply because the holder lives in London.

Correct route for a foreign document

The appropriate route normally begins in the country of issue.

The Ethiopian authorities’ published authentication guidance states that a foreign document should be authenticated by either:

• The Ethiopian mission responsible for the country where the document originated; or
• The issuing country’s mission in Ethiopia

before it proceeds through the relevant Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs process.

Where neither country maintains the necessary mission, authentication can involve a third country with appropriate diplomatic representation.

The exact chain should be established before the original document is dispatched.

Foreign documents presented to the London Embassy

Do not assume that the Ethiopian Embassy in London has jurisdiction over every foreign document.

The issuing country matters.

The Embassy’s current London authentication page specifically refers to prior Ministry of Foreign Affairs authentication for documents from Ghana, Liberia and Sierra Leone.

A document from another foreign jurisdiction should therefore be checked with the Embassy before attempting to use the London route.

Example: US document for use in Ethiopia

A document issued in the United States should not be sent to the UK FCDO for an Apostille.

Instead, its authentication begins under the applicable US procedure.

The appropriate Ethiopian diplomatic mission then needs to be identified.

Living in the UK does not convert an American public document into a UK document.

Example: Indian document for use in Ethiopia

An Indian-issued certificate similarly remains an Indian document.

A UK solicitor can sometimes certify a copy for a separate purpose, but that does not automatically replace the country-of-origin authentication required for the underlying Indian public document.

The Ethiopian authority or mission responsible for India should be consulted.

Example: foreign company document signed in London

Corporate documents require particular care.

If a company is incorporated outside the UK, having its director sign a document before a London Notary Public does not necessarily mean the Ethiopian authorities will regard the underlying corporate document as British.

The country of incorporation and source of the corporate authority should be assessed first.

This is particularly relevant to:

• Commercial Powers of Attorney
• Board resolutions
• Agency appointments
• Shareholder resolutions
• Company declarations
• Corporate contracts

Does Ethiopia accept an e-Apostille?

The UK offers e-Apostilles for eligible electronically signed documents.

However, the Ethiopian Embassy still needs to complete its own authentication stage.

Before choosing an e-Apostille, confirm that the Embassy and final Ethiopian recipient will accept the electronic format.

Where the physical document must be lodged at the Embassy, a paper Apostille may be the safer route unless electronic acceptance has been confirmed.

Employment documents for Ethiopia

Employment-related documents may include:

• Degree certificates
• Professional licences
• Employment letters
• Experience certificates
• Police certificates
• Medical documents
• Company appointment letters

Some current operational guidance indicates that applicants may be asked to explain the reason for legalisation and provide supporting evidence where the document is being legalised for an employer.

Providing the employer’s request or contract can therefore be useful where available.

Commercial document legalisation for Ethiopia

UK commercial documents generally follow:

UK company document → certification/notarisation where required → FCDO Apostille → Ethiopia Embassy legalisation

The consular fee is currently reported as £80 per commercial document.

The exact preliminary certification depends on whether the document is:

• A Companies House public record
• A privately executed company document
• A Notarial Act
• A solicitor-certified copy
• A director’s declaration
• A commercial agreement

Review should take place before the Apostille is ordered.

Certificate of Incorporation for Ethiopia

An official Companies House Certificate of Incorporation may be eligible for FCDO legalisation depending on the format.

Privately downloaded or reproduced company documents can require certification first.

The receiving Ethiopian organisation should confirm whether it requires:

• Original Companies House document
• Certified copy
• Notarial certification
• Apostille
• Embassy legalisation

The complete requirement should be known before company documents are prepared.

Board resolutions and shareholder resolutions

A board resolution is generally a private corporate document rather than a government-issued certificate.

It may therefore require solicitor or notarial certification before the FCDO Apostille.

The certification should establish the relevant signature or execution in a form acceptable to the FCDO.

After the Apostille, the document can proceed to Ethiopian Embassy legalisation.

Commercial Powers of Attorney

For a company Power of Attorney, evidence of signing authority may be required by the Notary Public or solicitor.

Useful company evidence can include:

• Companies House records
• Articles of Association
• Board resolution
• Director information
• Passport of the signatory

The wording should identify the Ethiopian attorney and the scope of authority clearly.

Substantive approval from the Ethiopian lawyer or recipient should ideally be obtained before execution.

Can documents be bundled?

Bundling should not be assumed simply to reduce legalisation fees.

Recent operational guidance describes the Ethiopian consular fee as applying according to the authenticated instrument or seal, but acceptance depends on how the documents have been certified and presented.

More importantly, the Ethiopian recipient may require separate Apostilles or legalisations for individual documents.

The safest approach is to establish the receiving authority’s requirements before placing several documents under one notarial certificate.

Payment method

Current operational guidance states that Ethiopian Embassy document legalisation is payable by:

Debit or credit card only.

Cash should not be assumed to be accepted.

For postal or courier applications, recent guidance reports that the Consular Section may contact the applicant to take card payment after the file has been logged.

Payment arrangements should be checked again before submission.

Legalisation submission days

Current operational guidance states that document legalisation submissions are accepted on:

Mondays and Wednesdays only.

The Embassy’s official website, meanwhile, publishes broader general office hours from Monday to Friday.

The dedicated legalisation schedule should therefore be reconfirmed before travelling.

General Embassy opening hours do not necessarily mean that document legalisation is available every weekday.

Ethiopia Embassy general opening hours

The Embassy’s current official website lists:

Monday to Friday

Morning: 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Afternoon: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

These are general Embassy hours.

Legalisation submissions may operate on a more restricted schedule.

Ethiopia Embassy address in London

The Embassy is located at:

Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
17 Princes Gate
London SW7 1PZ

The current official Embassy website confirms this address.

A July 2026 Irish diplomatic list independently confirms the same London mission address and current Embassy email.

Ethiopia Embassy contact details

The Embassy’s official current contact information is:

Telephone: +44 (0)20 7589 7212
Email: london.embassy@mfa.gov.et

Older published information may still display info@ethioembassy.org.uk.

The current official website now uses london.embassy@mfa.gov.et as its principal contact address.

Consular telephone numbers

GOV.UK currently lists:

Embassy: 020 7589 7212
Consular Section: 020 7838 3897

for the Ethiopian mission in London.

Applicants checking a document-specific legalisation requirement should contact the Consular Section.

Common reasons Ethiopia legalisation is delayed

Applications can encounter problems where:

• The FCDO Apostille is missing
• A private document has not been properly certified
• Notarisation was required but not obtained
• The wrong signature was Apostilled
• A photocopy has not been provided
• Passport evidence is missing
• Proof of Ethiopian nationality has not been supplied for the reduced fee
• The wrong payment method has been prepared
• Submission is attempted on the wrong day
• A foreign document has incorrectly been sent to the UK FCDO
• A third-country document has not completed its country-of-origin authentication
• An Ethiopian document has not been authenticated by the appropriate Ethiopian authority
• Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs authentication is missing
• A company document has been treated as a public Companies House document when it is actually privately executed

Reviewing the document before legalisation can avoid repeating earlier stages.

Can I submit directly to the Ethiopia Embassy?

Yes, where the document meets the current Consular Section requirements.

For a UK document, the correct FCDO Apostille should already be attached.

Applicants should also prepare:

• The original legalised document
• Required photocopies
• Passport or identity evidence where applicable
• Residence documentation where requested
• Proof of Ethiopian nationality if claiming the reduced rate
• Card payment arrangement
• Supporting explanation where required

The current legalisation submission day should be checked before attendance.

Can documents be sent by post or courier?

Current specialist guidance indicates that postal and courier applications can be handled.

Applicants may need to include:

• Apostilled original
• Photocopy
• Covering letter
• Contact information
• Return address
• Prepaid return envelope

The Consular Section may then contact the applicant for card payment.

Current postal acceptance should be confirmed before sending valuable originals.

Ethiopia Embassy legalisation only

Clients with documents already carrying an acceptable FCDO Apostille can instruct Ginkgo Advisory for the remaining consular stage.

We can review:

• Document
• Apostille
• Country of issue
• Applicant nationality
• Consular fee
• Supporting identification
• Current submission days
• Return arrangements

Where the document has been issued outside the UK, we can identify whether the London route appears suitable before further work is undertaken.

Full Ethiopia document legalisation service

For UK documents that have not yet been authenticated, the service can include:

• Document assessment
• Solicitor certification
• Notarial certification
• FCDO Apostille
• Ethiopia Embassy legalisation
• Embassy submission
• Consular fee handling
• Collection
• Completion scan
• UK return delivery
• DHL international delivery

The document’s country of origin should always be confirmed at the start.

Frequently asked questions

Does a UK document need an FCDO Apostille for Ethiopia?

Usually, yes.

For most UK documents, the Apostille is followed by Ethiopia Embassy legalisation in London.

Is an FCDO Apostille enough for Ethiopia?

Normally, no.

Ethiopia is not currently listed as a Contracting Party to the Hague Apostille Convention.

Further Ethiopian consular authentication is generally required.

How much is Ethiopia Embassy legalisation?

Current operational guidance lists:

• £80 per commercial or private document
• £50 per personal document for Ethiopian nationals

Proof of Ethiopian nationality is required for the reduced rate.

How long does Ethiopia Embassy legalisation take?

Allow approximately:

2–3 working days

for the ordinary Embassy stage.

FCDO, certification and courier time is additional.

What payment method is accepted?

Current operational guidance states:

Card only.

Which days can legalisation documents be submitted?

Current operational guidance specifies:

Monday and Wednesday.

The Embassy itself is generally open Monday to Friday, so the dedicated legalisation schedule should be checked before attendance.

Does an Ethiopian document need a UK Apostille?

No.

An Ethiopian-issued document does not become a UK document simply because it is presented in London.

The Embassy states that documents originating in Ethiopia should first be verified through the appropriate Ethiopian authentication process and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Can the FCDO Apostille a foreign document?

Normally, no.

GOV.UK expressly states that documents issued outside the UK cannot be legalised through the UK FCDO service. They must be legalised in the country where they were issued.

What happens with a document issued in another country?

It must normally complete the appropriate authentication in its country of origin and through the Ethiopian diplomatic route responsible for that jurisdiction.

The Ethiopian authorities’ own guidance sets out this country-of-origin approach.

Do I need a photocopy?

Yes.

The Embassy’s current authentication page states that a copy of each page should accompany documents submitted for authentication.

Can you legalise a UK degree for Ethiopia?

Yes.

Depending on the format, the qualification may first need certification before receiving an FCDO Apostille and Ethiopian Embassy legalisation.

Can you legalise an ACRO Police Certificate for Ethiopia?

Yes.

The normal route is:

ACRO Police Certificate → FCDO paper Apostille → Ethiopia Embassy legalisation

ACRO Police Certificates for England and Wales are currently excluded from the e-Apostille service.

Can you legalise a commercial Power of Attorney?

Yes, subject to appropriate UK execution and certification.

A company POA may require notarisation or solicitor certification before the FCDO Apostille and Embassy stage.

Where is the Ethiopian Embassy in London?

The Embassy is at:

17 Princes Gate, London SW7 1PZ.

What is the Ethiopian Embassy’s current email?

The Embassy’s official website currently lists:

london.embassy@mfa.gov.et

Can you provide Ethiopia Embassy legalisation only?

Yes.

Where a UK document already carries an acceptable FCDO Apostille, we can assess it for the remaining Ethiopian Embassy stage.

Arrange Ethiopia Embassy legalisation in London

Send Ginkgo Advisory a clear scan of the document before posting the original.

Please provide:

1. The complete document
2. Existing FCDO Apostille, if available
3. Country where the document was issued
4. Document holder’s nationality
5. Intended use in Ethiopia
6. Details of the receiving authority or organisation
7. Any instructions received from Ethiopia
8. Required completion date

For company documents, also provide the company’s country of incorporation.

For Ethiopian-issued documents, tell us which Ethiopian authorities have already authenticated the document.

We can then identify whether the correct process is:

UK document → FCDO Apostille → Ethiopia Embassy legalisation

or a separate Ethiopian / third-country authentication route.

Ethiopian Embassy, Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and FCDO requirements can change without notice. The Embassy’s official website currently publishes broader general opening hours than the legalisation days reported by current operational guidance, so submission arrangements and consular fees should be reconfirmed for each application. Final acceptance remains subject to the Ethiopian Embassy and the receiving authority in Ethiopia.