Yes, what everyone says is mostly true. I doubt the official number works because it puts you on hold for 40 mins while telling you you're 6th in line, 5th, .., and when it gets to 1st, it hangs up. That was frustrating.
And the embassy does not answer emails promptly, I had to send many emails in a row to get a response. And finally I got a call one time but my phone was off. Luckily I was able to call back that phone number and got an answer (after calling it a few times a day for a few days).
And finally.. I got helped! It wasn't super professional (you can hear background noises and they'll talk to people while they talk to you) but the person who helped me was polite and tried their best.
The point is be aggressive and take initiative if you want to contact this embassy. Let's stop bashing on our own embassy and peoples' land and be understanding this is the way we are as Ethiopian people. Let's be apart of the solution to make sure that the Embassy is staffed well and have the resources they need to help us.
Minas Hailegiorgis
Oct 14, 2022
Useless embassy don't even answer a phone.
Eden J
Oct 11, 2022
I really would like to know what the problem is with these people working for the embassy. They have zero customer service skills, they are misinformed above all they don’t even answer calls or emails. My dad’s passport was mailed in over two months ago for renewal, my application, all supporting documents and $200 money order for ID was mailed in over two months ago as well. We got nothing! I physically drove up there to be treated like nothing. I doubt they read this, but in case they do have the “time” to read it, I’m dying to know what it takes you’ll to serve your community!
6 months later still waiting on a refund or at least a response!
Alemayehu Tamrat
Oct 7, 2022
More than professional services, all workers in Embasy listen, respond, and engage with respect and kindness. Thanks!.
I am terribley ashamed that no one answers the phone in the entire embassy.
Oh my god! I am going to make so much noise for you to do your jobs . If you don't have enough staff- you need to hire people-it is a shame.
Cliff Shimiles | Oct 21, 2019
Eden Tesfagaber | Apr 23, 2022
That is the problem with third world. Never learn. Ethiopian Embassy never been available to give service I don't know why . Really I am frustrated.
If no one is working at the embassy, what is the reason we have embassy here in USA. I have been calling for 4 consequetive days, no one is answering my calls.
Getnet Dessalegn | Oct 20, 2021
Eden Tesfagaber | Apr 23, 2022
They do the same in Canada too. What is going on?
What is wrong Ethiopia embassy never answer phone......
You can get a sample wekilina from the embassy website. If you are local to the embassy they will provide you a sample copy. Then you will write your own wekilina (power of attorney) paper, pay $62.00 money order. Once you are done this steps send it to embassy/take it yourself for stump. You need to have ID or passport
my passport is expired I have emergency flight in Ethiopia what am I doing already my passport is expired please what am I doing
ዘና እና ዜና | Oct 21, 2017
gege david | Oct 21, 2018
Did You call it public service? I have no words to describe how disappointed i am about my own embassy staff. Embassy officials need to train their staff to serve the public better.or walk them through step-by-step to do their job better. It’s a sad to see what I see .this are the individual who played big role by serving the diaspora Fairly and equally so that they can create healthy atmosphere ...
I am a USA citizen..Is a VISA required and how do I obtain one? What is the cost. Thank you. Steve Shank
Donna Shank | Jun 22, 2022
Sertsu Medhin | Jun 22, 2022
Check the Ethiopian Embassy website for complete information and up to date information.
What is wrong with this office? Why don't pick up the phone???????????????????
Jared Girma | May 23, 2022
Eri m | May 23, 2022
I'm tired of this embassy .
please help us following question
1) i and my wife have changed our name through the Court.
2) we need to send power of attorney someone in Ethiopia.
3) we have certified the court decree through State secretary of state. is it what we need?
SAMUEL TAMENNE | Mar 24, 2022
Hourglass Rollers | Mar 24, 2022
They changed their procedures all the time. My Dad passed away & I had to send power of attorney & did what you just did. When I went to the embassy they told me I don’t need that so got it stamped anyways to send it. Once it got to Ethiopia it got rejected.
Best thing to do is visit the embassy (because no matter how many times you call them or email you’ll get no answer or help). They run the embassy horribly just like they run the country. Then make sure the letter is constructed from Ethio
Can I renew my visa here in United States in Washington DC embassy of Ethiopia with out going back to Ethiopia
Yab Dems | Feb 22, 2022
Fitz Tek | Feb 22, 2022
Nothing works in Ethiopia please. Get everything done as much as possible outside. We don’t have functioning country. Robbers & criminals are in charge.
SELAME VISA BESENTE GIZE YEDERESAL TIKET 2 GIZE KANSELE AREGEN BE VISA MEKENYAT
Nigist Amare | Oct 20, 2021
Adugna Belay | Oct 20, 2021
Be and ken yisetalu
I have US pass port and want to visit Ethiopia can I get entry visa at Addis Ababa Airport or do I have to apply at Washington DC embassy?
thank You
Endrias Kiffle | Oct 20, 2021
Bereket Kelbore | Oct 20, 2021
I traveled to Addis very recently. Someone who born in Ethiopia and chaged his/her citizenship could have visa in arrival to Addis. This what I did 4 weeks ago
As a travel agent owner and operator, I needed to know some info for my client about visa on arrival at Addis. Please, help us by informing us the new rules, so we can help our travelers to Addis.
Genet Fekede | Oct 20, 2021
Tilahun Adamu Zewudie | Oct 20, 2021
For passngers from the US to Ethiopia visa no arrival is temporarily suspended. Visa can only be obtained from Ethiopia's diplomatic missions inDC, NY, LA, and MN.
How do i confirm my appointment???
Miheret Kebede | Oct 20, 2021
Solomon Abebe | Oct 20, 2021
With online other you can do walk in
If I moved t to Ethiopia forgood , can I take my car with out paying taxes. Thank you.
Zemetaye Yegletwe | Oct 20, 2021
Frew Beyene | Oct 20, 2021
You have to pay taxes and the taxes are hefty.
Do you have a record of Guenet Michal's date of death and age at the time . She died in a Washington DC hospital and her brother worked at the embassy at that time.
Bob Strombom | Oct 20, 2021
Dagemawi Birhane | Oct 20, 2021
Am not working there
Ethiopian embassy, if you don't answer the phone, respond e-mail, give voice email option and so on, how can we contact you? I tried all the 10 option on the phone call but no one answer the phone. You don't care about your duties. Right?
Meaza Fantahun | Oct 20, 2021
Kiru Assefa (Kiru kenworth) | Oct 20, 2021
You are right. I did just go there from TX to DC and with my questions. LoL nobody don't care even I was there some department on duty some no as a chance. I don't know why they are open.
How to renewe Ethiopian passport in DC
Defer Bambore | Oct 20, 2020
Dawit Kidanemariam | Oct 20, 2020
Download this application then follow the instructions. Good luck 👍 EE-ID renewal
What do I need to represent/wikilina my family in Ethiopia?
yenehet AssefaD | Oct 20, 2020
Meku Tafesewerq | Oct 20, 2020
Please review all requirements on the link provided below. Thanks.
https://ethiopianembassy.org/
Are you in at this time?
Menbere Bogale | Oct 20, 2020
nuredin mustefa | Oct 20, 2020
No..but we try to help emergency situations
Can I apply online for renew my passport?
Awuraris Gubay | Oct 20, 2020
Haile Molla | Oct 20, 2020
Yes
Hello anybody can help me with my question I have US Travel Document Do I need Visa entering to Ethiopia ?
Ben Ali (Benali) | Oct 20, 2020
Yibe G | Oct 20, 2020
Do you have passport?
I’m tired of you guys when to doing good?
How to get my money that l paid for service ?
If it not that’s is robbery!
Teshome Bedasso | Oct 21, 2019
Yibe G | Oct 21, 2019
I'm really Sorry to hear this about the service but you can get in touch with other officials that can help your problems.
Is this embassy is on service or closed for ever I can't get any one to speak for 1 week I called the answer mention are full u can't leave messages or no one answer it is sham on u Ethiopian embassy for ur ugly service
DANIEL ADHANE | Oct 21, 2019
Yibe G | Oct 21, 2019
Try to communicate through their website.
I used epoa recently implemented for wukilina. Message me rejected for improper signiture. No way to correct? should i pay again to correct it? any one with idea?
Habtamu Abebe | Oct 21, 2019
Yibe G | Oct 21, 2019
It should be correctable and no fees, if it is only Signature mistake.
I was born in Ethiopia my parents are Eritrean, nationality ,my question is how can I get my birth certificate from Ethiopia?
Amleset Gebrekristos | Oct 21, 2019
Yibe G | Oct 21, 2019
It depends on the passport you have now, so, You can communicate the Embassy consulate for this particular special case that you're an Ethiopian by birth but don't have a birth certificate.
For sure you have the Hospital documents that proves of your birth .
I want to have TIN number...I am living in america
Ermias Abebe | Oct 21, 2019
Yibe G | Oct 21, 2019
You can contact the Embassy and get full information about TIN in person or by phone.
Why you guys not answering the phone call?
You guys setting their to serve people right? I don't know what's going on , you are not answering the phone at all ,I tried three days to ask and know status of my pass port which passed the the muximum p
Getu Kebede | Oct 21, 2019
Yibe G | Oct 21, 2019
Contact them through email too.
How can I contacting Embassy...where I Finding Email Embassy
Singham | Oct 21, 2019
Yibe G | Oct 21, 2019
You can contact them in their website.
I try to have my yellow card I provide Marriage certificate is certified by Foreign affairs but they keep reternd it Twice send it back to me I don’t know why and when I try to call no one answer that so shame!!
SOLOMON FUFA | Oct 21, 2019
Yibe G | Oct 21, 2019
If you're around, go directly to the Embassy and finish your case.
Where can I purchase a small amount of Ethiopian Birr dollars for a gift to a friend that will be traveling to Ethiopia in the near future. I tried my bank and the currency exchange at the airport. Any suggestions? The
Margo Ducane | Oct 21, 2019
Zerihun Amare | Oct 21, 2019
There are currency exchange kiosks at the ADD airport
Can you please pick up the phone . I'm calling from Houston
Eyer Mar | Oct 21, 2019
Benjamin Oda | Oct 21, 2019
Who is this ?
Yellow card application forms
How can I get
Yene Mariam | Oct 21, 2019
Timmy Sileshi | Oct 21, 2019
You can get the link to download the application and also get more information on the process itself from the Embassy website. Here's a direct link to the specific page.
http://www.ethiopianembassy.net/passportservices/consular-services/ethiopian-origin-id-card/
Why do they never do what say they would do? They never answer the phone? It is hard to get right information. I am not happy because rhis is wrong.
Wuduneh Sisay | Oct 21, 2019
Zerihun Amare | Oct 21, 2019
May be physically address your issue or use FedEx, By the way you get the information on the Embassy website
What is the fee
Sheikh Abuabdirahman | Oct 21, 2019
Kidus Surafel | Oct 21, 2019
Depends on what kind of service you are visiting for
My name is mekonnen abay.
One week ago I send my document to get my travel document. And I just want to know is thier is anyway you guys can send my travel document fast. The reason why I need it is because I have business to take her in Ethiopia.
Lij Kebron | Oct 21, 2019
Fikadu Gebru | Oct 21, 2019
This embassy looks like closed.
I can not get information because it has hard to reach you on the phone. Is there another way to contact you.
Aminat Ali | Oct 21, 2018
Mirna Gomez | Oct 21, 2018
Who me
What do I need to convert my driver license to Ethiopian Drivers license?
Eru Abdul | Oct 21, 2018
Fikadu Gebru | Oct 21, 2018
I believe This is not the embassy job.
Go to the liscenc school.
what is the purpose of yellow card?
Tigist Waritay | Oct 21, 2018
Fikadu Gebru | Oct 21, 2018
It's equivalent or the same function ID.
So yellow card is ID
Do u have Amharic translate
senayit asaminew | Oct 21, 2018
Belay Mehari | Oct 21, 2018
Hi
I have green card, but my passport is expired and I need to go back home imidetly can I go travel with my expired passport?
Haregewoin Admas | Oct 21, 2018
Daniel Bronny | Oct 21, 2018
You can't you got renew it first
Do you work after Christmas?
Yohannes Woldemichael | Oct 21, 2018
yohannes gezu | Oct 21, 2018
No
How I renew my passport
Amaha Gessesse | Oct 21, 2018
yohannes gezu | Oct 21, 2018
By applying for it on time.
Can I ask a question?
Ronnie Bose | Oct 21, 2018
yohannes gezu | Oct 21, 2018
Yes
Haw can I gate yalaw card
Mustafa Makonen | Oct 21, 2018
yohannes gezu | Oct 21, 2018
You should apply for it and pay the appropriate fee. Visit Ethiopian embassy web.