Applying for your UK passport in Ethiopia
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Where to apply
Ethiopia
If you require a passport while in Ethiopia you should apply at the British Embassy in Addis Ababa
Djibouti
If you require a passport while in Djibouti you should apply at the British Consulate in Djibouti.
Somaliland
If you require a passport while in Somaliland you should report to the British Embassy in Addis Ababa.
What to submit
To apply for a UK passport you must submit:
- a completed application form
- 2 passport sized photographs
- supporting documentation
- your previous passport
- the correct fee in local currency
Processing your passport
It can take as long as 3 weeks to process your passport application from the date we receive it therefore we recommend that you apply in plenty of time before you actually require the passport for travel.
There may be a delay in the process if you use the wrong form, do not provide the correct fee or do not provide the correct supporting documentation.
Our offices
Ethiopia
British Embassy Addis Ababa Consular SectionComoros Street
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia Tel: (+251) (0)11 661 2354 Fax: (+251) (0) 11 661-41-54 Please note that the office hours for consular section are: Monday - Friday morning - 08:30 - 12:00 Monday - Thursday afternoons - (by appointment only) 14:00 - 16:00
Djibouti
British Consulate PO Box 169 Rue de Djibouti Djibouti Tel: (+253) 25 09 17 Fax: (+253) 35 78 15 Office hours: Sunday - Thursday 09:00 - 12:00Please note that all stated times are local.
Suggestions
We recommend customers to submit their applications at least 3 weeks before they require their passport to travel. You should not make any travel arrangements until the new passport is received, as the Embassy cannot be responsible for costs incurred as a result of disrupted travel plans.
Consular Section Opening Hours:
Addis Ababa
Mornings - Monday to Friday 08:30 - 12:00
Afternoons - By appointment only - Monday to Thursday 14:00 - 16:00
To book an appointment please call the embassy on (00251) (0)11 661 2354
All times stated are local.
Djibouti
(GMT) Sun – Thurs: 12:00 – 01:00
Local Time: 0900 - 1200
Telephone - (00 253) 25 09 17
Fax - (00 253) 35 78 15