Diplomatic representation of Ethiopia in Canada
Ethiopian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Ottawa represents Ethiopia in Canada and provides passport, visa, document and other consular services.
Contact details
Contact the Ethiopian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia is located on Sparks Street in downtown Ottawa.
Before visiting: Contact the embassy or review the current instructions for your specific consular service before travelling to Ottawa. Requirements and submission methods differ between services.
Embassy location
Where is the Ethiopian Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of Ethiopia is located at 350 Sparks Street in downtown Ottawa.
The current official address is 350 Sparks Street, Suite 908, Ottawa, ON K1R 7S8, Canada.
This address is confirmed by both the Ethiopian Embassy and Global Affairs Canada.
About the mission
About the Ethiopian Embassy in Ottawa
The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia in Ottawa is Ethiopia’s resident diplomatic mission in Canada.
Canada and Ethiopia established diplomatic relations in 1965. The embassy represents Ethiopia in its official relations with Canada and supports political, economic, commercial, cultural and community relations between the two countries.
The embassy also provides consular services for Ethiopian citizens, people of Ethiopian origin and other eligible applicants in Canada.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The Ethiopian Embassy in Ottawa publishes consular services for Ethiopian nationals, people of Ethiopian origin and foreign nationals.
Ethiopian passports
Ethiopian citizens can obtain information about passport services through the embassy. Applicants should review the current passport procedure and documentary requirements before applying.
Visas for Ethiopia
Foreign nationals can obtain official information about Ethiopian visa services and should check the visa requirements that apply to their nationality and purpose of travel.
Ethiopian Origin ID
Eligible former Ethiopian nationals and qualifying people of Ethiopian origin can obtain information about the Ethiopian Origin ID, commonly known as the Yellow Card.
Authentication and legalization
The embassy provides eligible authentication and legalization services for documents that need to be used for official purposes in Ethiopia.
Power of attorney
Ethiopian nationals can obtain information about eligible power-of-attorney procedures and the supporting documents required by the embassy.
Laissez-passer
Eligible Ethiopian citizens who require urgent travel to Ethiopia and cannot use their existing passport may be able to apply for a laissez-passer in accordance with the embassy’s requirements.
Duty-free notes
The embassy publishes a consular procedure for eligible duty-free documentation. Applicants should confirm the current eligibility and documentary requirements before applying.
Transportation of human remains
The embassy provides information and consular procedures relating to the transportation of human remains to Ethiopia.
Different procedures apply: Passport, Ethiopian Origin ID, visa, legalization and other consular services have separate requirements. Check the instructions for the exact service you need before submitting documents or payments.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Review the current procedure for your particular service before travelling to the Ethiopian Embassy in Ottawa.
Choose the correct service
Passport services, Ethiopian Origin ID applications, visas, legalizations and other procedures have different requirements and submission methods.
Confirm visitor arrangements
Contact the embassy if the current instructions do not clearly state whether your procedure requires personal attendance or another method of submission.
Prepare your documents
Check the required identification, photographs, forms, originals and supporting documents before submitting your application.
Check current information: Consular requirements, processing arrangements and fees can change. Use the embassy’s current service instructions before applying.
Frequently asked questions
Ethiopian Embassy Ottawa FAQ
What is the address of the Ethiopian Embassy in Ottawa?
The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia is located at 350 Sparks Street, Suite 908, Ottawa, ON K1R 7S8, Canada.
What is the telephone number of the Ethiopian Embassy?
The embassy can be contacted at +1 343 961 7212.
Can I apply for an Ethiopian passport through the embassy?
The embassy provides passport services for Ethiopian nationals. Applicants should review the current passport instructions and requirements before applying.
What is an Ethiopian Origin ID?
The Ethiopian Origin ID, commonly called the Yellow Card, is a service available to eligible people of Ethiopian origin. Check the embassy’s current eligibility and application requirements before applying.
Does the embassy provide document legalization services?
Yes. Authentication and legalization are among the consular services officially listed by the Ethiopian Embassy in Ottawa.
Can the embassy issue a laissez-passer?
The embassy provides an eligible laissez-passer procedure for Ethiopian citizens who need to travel to Ethiopia in circumstances covered by the service requirements. A laissez-passer is intended for travel to Ethiopia and is not a replacement for a regular passport for return travel.
Official information
Sources
Official sources used to verify the mission, contact details and consular services on this page.