Chinese Embassy in Ethiopia, China Embassy in Addis Ababa

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Ambassador: Mr. Lin Lin
Address: Jimma Road, Wereda 24, Kebele 02, House No.792, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 5643, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tel: +251-1-711960
Fax: +251-1-712457
Email:
Chineseembassy@telecom.net.et
chinaemb_et@mail.fmprc.gov.cn
Website: http://et.china-embassy.org/eng/
Visa Office
Tel: +251-1-711960
Fax: +251-1-721070

The information of other sections of Chinese embassy in Ethiopia

Sections	Information
Administrative Office	Tel: +251-1-711960 Fax: +251-1-721070
Visa Office	Tel: +251-1-711960 Fax: +251-1-721070
Political Office	Tel: +251-1-711959 Fax: +251-1-715765
Defense Attaché Office	Tel: +251-1-710428 Fax: +251-1-713066
Cultural & Educational Office	Tel: +251-1-711561 Fax: +251-1-718912
Commercial Office	Address: Nifasilk Lafto Subcity, Wereda 23, Kebele 05, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Mailing Address: P. O. Box 27753/1000, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tel: +251-1-728740, 728739 Fax: +251-1-711611 Email: et@mofcom.gov.cn; ecchina@telecom.net.et Website: http://et.mofcom.gov.cn

Visa Fees
Please pay for your visa by cash. Checks are not accepted by the embassy.

1. Regular Visa Fee per Person

Visa Types	Ethiopian Citizens	American Citizens	Citizens of Other Countries
Single-Entry Visa with 3-month Validity	ETB 580	USD 130	ETB 250
Double-Entry Visa with 3-month Validity	ETB 870	USD 130	ETB 375
Multi-Entry Visa with 6-month Validity	ETB 1,160	USD 130	ETB 500
Multi-Entry Visa with 12-month Validity	ETB 1,740	USD 130	ETB 750

2. Expedited Service Fee per Person
The regular processing time of a visa is 4 working days. For urgent cases, the expedited service is available. Moreover, additional fees will be paid as following:

2 working days processing	ETB 250
3 working days processing	ETB 170

Important Notice about Hong Kong Visa
All Ethiopian passport holders (except for Diplomatic/Services Passport Holders) need a valid Hong Kong Visa to enter HKSAR for any purpose, including transit (out of airport) and transit (remain in airport).

The required documents for applying Tourist/Family Visit Visa (L Visa)
1. Please provide the Certificate of Hotel Booking, Round-trip Air Ticket and Travel Itinerary.
2. If applicants want to visit Tibet, they should get the Tibet Travel Permit issued by Tibet Tourism Bureau. Please provide the Tibet Travel Permit when you apply for visa.
3. The original passport with blank visa pages and at least 6-month validity.
4. One properly completed Visa Application Form with one recent passport photo attached on it.
Note: If people can't get the formal Invitation Letter issued by Chinese authorities or institutions, they can also apply for Chinese L Visa.

Please contact Embassy of Ethiopia in China if Ethiopians are in a difficult situation there.

Travelers' Voices on China Embassy in Ethiopia

Jun. 12,2009 14:05 Reply

Mr.BRC(Ethiopia) said:

Please, is there taiwan embassay in ethiopia if not how i get visa for study in taiwan from Ethiopia? can i get from china embassy in Ethiopia? Thank you i am here to hear from you soon.
Thank you
sincerely;

BRC

Jun. 13,2009 01:07
Ms.cora replied:

You can see the official website of Taiwan.

Nov. 27,2008 07:34 Reply

Mr.ethiopian(1000) said:

How can they gate the visa?

Nov. 27,2008 21:02
Mr.Jerry(Australia) replied:

They can apply for visa in Chinese embassy in Ethiopia, or directly send application to Immigration Department of Hong Kong SAR, or send application by Sponsor in Hong Kong. Please read the web page http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/topical_11.htm for more information.

Nov. 27,2008 07:32 Reply

Mr.ethiopian(1000) said:

How abut now? They have to take visa to or not ?

Nov. 27,2008 20:54
Mr.Jerry(Australia) replied:

Now, they still have to take a visa to Hong Kong

Nov. 27,2008 07:29 Reply

Mr.ethiopian(1000) said:

Now I am in china If I what to go hongkong I need to take visa or not ?

Nov. 27,2008 20:52
Mr.Jerry(Australia) replied:

The information on the page shows that All Ethiopian passport holders (except for Diplomatic/Services Passport Holders) need a valid Hong Kong Visa to enter Hong Kong for any purpose.

Nov. 5,2008 05:22 Reply

Mr.MBA(ETH) said:

Ethiopians need a visa to go to HK as of last two years. correction

Nov. 12,2008 21:46
TravelChinaGuide.com replied:

Thanks very much, the information is corrected.

Nov. 27,2008 07:35
Mr.ethiopian(1000) replied:

How can they gat the visa?

Nov. 12,2008 17:19 Reply

Ms.Jane(USA) said:

Do you have any Chinese language schools in Ethiopoa?
If yes,please tell how many? where are they?
If no,are there any plans for starting the Chinese lanuguage school in the future?

Nov. 12,2008 20:34
Ms.Lilian(China) replied:

Please contact the
Culture and Education Section
Tel: 00251-1-711561
Fax: 00251-1-718912
Address: Within the Embassy Courtyard

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