Ethiopia - Consulate of Switzerland in Addis Ababa

You are a Ethiopian citizen or you are from Switzerland and are looking for information on the consulate of Switzerland in Addis Ababa situated in Ethiopia. A consulate in Addis Ababa could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Switzerland. It all depends on the importance of Addis Ababa and Ethiopia in the relationships with the government of Switzerland.


Sorry there is no consulate of Switzerland in Addis Ababa !

However, Switzerland could have more than one consulate in Ethiopia besides Addis Ababa.

When Switzerland has more consulates located in Ethiopia ouside of Addis Ababa you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of Switzerland in Ethiopia of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Addis Ababa are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Switzerland in Ethiopia besides Addis Ababa

Or the embassy of Switzerland in Ethiopia

Swiss Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Old Airport Lideta Kifle Ketema Kebele 02/03 P.O. Box 1106 Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Email: add.vertretung@eda.admin.ch - Tel: (+251) 11 371 11 07 (+251) 11 371 05 77 - Website:

Consulate Appointment in Addis Ababa

Most consulates in Addis Ababa need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Switzerland in Addis Ababa first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Addis Ababa do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Ethiopia or Switzerland.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Addis Ababa please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.