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Ethiopia

Apply for a visa for France in Ethiopia

Visa applications submitted in Ethiopia are examined by the French Embassy in Addis Abeba; only the Embassy is authorised to take decisions about visas.
All persons residing in Ethiopia must make an appointment to apply for a visa at the French Embassy.

Whom should I contact?

Visa applicants residing in Ethiopia must submit their visa files at the Embassy of France in Addis Abeba.

Once you have compiled your visa application, you can submit it at the window corresponding to your situation.

Making an appointment

When you have the necessary time and all the documents required for your application, you can make an appointment free of charge on the website of the French Embassy.

For every kind of visas, demands must be received through appointments only. Any request by phone at the Embassy, would not be accepted.
You can request an appointment free of charge by writing to the French embassy. To do this, click on "Book an appointment", choosing carefully your type of passport or application:
- For ordinary passports' holders : Book an appointment
- For official / diplomatic passports' holders : Book an appointment
- For Sudanese passports' holders : Book an appointment
- For the refugee family reunion application (in France) : Book an appointment
Appointments are taken individually. For example, a family of three persons has to take three separated appointments. It is important to cancel the appointments at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot come.
Attention : The Visa Section does not make any copies. You must bring the required documents (originals and copies) for your appointment. Incomplete file may lead to the rejection of the visa.

Booking an appointment is free of charge !

Appointment time

It is recommended to make an appointment well in advance.

Appointments can be taken up to 6 months before the date of travel.

Public holidays / closures

Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Public holidays in 2024 :

Monday, January 1st
Wednesday May 1st
Friday, May 3rd
Monday May 20th
Tuesday, May 28th
Monday, June 17th
Wednesday, September 11th
Monday, September 16th
Friday, September 27th
Wednesday, December 25th

Practical information

Information about the appointment

Personal appearance

Visa applicants must submit their visa application in person to the French Embassy.

Remember to bring the following

The appointment conformation letter (printed out);
The file containing all the required documents presented in the same order as on the list of required documents;
Payment to cover the cost of the visa and the visa processing fees.

Biometrics

In the biometrics booth, your photograph and fingerprints will be taken.

Children under 12 years of age: children under 12 years of age are not required to provide the biometric data; the application must be submitted by the child’s parent/legal guardian. The photograph in the ISO/IEC format (pdf) of the child will be scanned.

After visiting the biometric booth, you can leave the visa application centre.

Security information

When you visit a French Consulate, you must not bring any weapons or dangerous items with you. Security checks will be performed before you are admitted to the premises.

Collecting your passport

You can collect your passport yourself at the French Embassy.

Particular situations

Offical passports or Family reunification

Offical passports

Visas issued to holders of official passports (i.e. related to their functions) are free of charge.

Documents to be provided:

A short-stay visa application form for the Schengen area
Passport (valid at least for 3 months after the expiry date of the requested visa), which must include 2 blank pages of any stamp accompanied by a photocopy of the identity page and the previous Schengen visas
Two identity photos
A note verbal containing:
- main objective/purpose of the journey,
- name and surname,
- title or function,
- destination,
- dates of stay
A mission order
A letter of invitation from the organization to which the visa applicant applies
For service passports only: a medical insurance subscribed for travel within the Schengen Area valid for the entire duration of attendance on the Schengen territory
Reservation of the return air ticket.

Family reunification (refugee’s family in France)

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Long-stay visa application form duly completed and signed.
Passport (valid for a minimum of 3 months after the date of expiry of the visa requested) must include 2 blank pages of all stamps accompanied by a photocopy of the identity page and previous Schengen visas.
Two recent photos with standards on a light background.
Proof of the protection granted by OFPRA to the "sponsor", including a copy of the decision of the Office or a copy of the residence card bearing the mention of refugee status.
Full copy of the birth and / or marriage certificate establishing the family link with the protected person, or failing that, any document that may establish this link.

Fees

Fees are seen in Ethiopian Birr (ETB) by the French administration for the processing of your application. The rates are indicated in euros (€), to get the price in local currency (ETB), please convert the amount indicated in the table by applying the rate of Chancery.

The amount received is kept by the administration, even in the case of refusal of Visa.

Help

If you have any problems with your visa application, please contact the French Embassy for assistance:

france-visas.gouv.fr

Ethiopia

Apply for a visa for France in Ethiopia

Appointment time

French Embassy in Addis Abeba

Contact details

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Email

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Submitting applications

Collecting passports