🇪🇹 Korean Mission in Ethiopia

Korean Embassy in Ethiopia - Address & Contact

Q: What is the phone number of the Korean Embassy in Ethiopia?

The main phone number is (251)113-72-81-11. For emergencies, call (82)2-3210-0404 (available 24/7).

Q: How can I get consular assistance in Ethiopia?

Visit the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ethiopia at Embassy of the Repulic of Korea House No. 856, Kebele 04, Nefas Silk Lafto, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, or call the Consular Call Center at (82)2-3210-0404. In an emergency, dial (82)2-3210-0404.

Q: Do Korean passport holders need a visa to enter Ethiopia?

Korean passport holders need a visa to enter Ethiopia.

Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ethiopia

Also covers: The Korean mission in Ethiopia also handles consular services for 세이셸, 지부티.

The Embassy of Korea in Addis Ababa maintains a relationship with special historic depth — Ethiopia sent troops to fight alongside Korea during the Korean War, making it Africa's sole ground combat contributor to that conflict. Today Ethiopia is Korea's largest ODA recipient in Africa and a major partner for industrial development and garment manufacturing.

Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ethiopia (Addis Ababa)

Office Name	Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ethiopia
Type	Embassy
Address	Embassy of the Repulic of Korea House No. 856, Kebele 04, Nefas Silk Lafto, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Phone	(251)113-72-81-11
Emergency	(82)2-3210-0404 (24/7)
Consular Call Center	(82)2-3210-0404
Toll-Free	080-020-0219
Coordinates	9.051879, 38.727486
Website	http://overseas.mofa.go.kr/et-ko/index.do

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Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ethiopia - Location

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Mission contact details as of 2026-11-10 · Source: each mission's official website (overseas.mofa.go.kr)

Diplomatic Relations

1963.12.23.

Exports

$177.3M

Imports

$171.1M

Diplomatic relations and trade: MOFA country information (2025 trade figures, checked 2026-11-10)

Entry Requirements

🇰🇷 Korean Citizens Visiting Ethiopia

Visa Required

Notes

Regular passport holders are not visa-exempt. Check with the embassy in Korea whether visas on arrival or e-visas are available.

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Citizens Visiting South Korea

Citizens of Ethiopia with regular passports are not visa-exempt and generally need a visa before travelling to Korea. Check visa types and how to apply on the Korea Visa Portal (visa.go.kr) or with the Korean embassy.

Korea Visa Portal K-ETA Immigration Service

Entry requirements may change without notice. Always check the latest travel advisories on the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs website before traveling.

Entry information checked 2026-11-10 · Sources: MOFA overseas safety travel visa-free list (as of Sep 2026) and travel alert levels; Korea's visa-free entry list (as of Feb 2024) and K-ETA temporary exemption notice (Dec 2025)

South Korea – Ethiopia Diplomatic Relations

Korea and Ethiopia established formal diplomatic relations in December 1963, but the bond goes back further: Ethiopian soldiers fought and died for Korean freedom in the 1950–53 war. Korea honors this sacrifice through substantial development cooperation — $783 million in ODA through 2022, making Ethiopia Korea's top African ODA recipient. The Hawassa Industrial Park, supported by Korean investment, is a flagship economic cooperation project.

Mission status as of 2026-11-10 · Source: MOFA country information

South Korea – Ethiopia Trade & Economy

Korea exported approximately $81 million to Ethiopia in 2023, primarily vehicles, machinery, and electronics, while importing about $119 million in coffee, sesame, and cut flowers. Ethiopia's large and growing population of over 120 million represents a significant long-term market.

Exports to Ethiopia

$177.3M

Imports from Ethiopia

$171.1M

Trade values are 2025 figures (MOFA country information, checked 2026-11-10). Figures in the text refer to the year stated in each sentence.

Tips for Koreans Living in Ethiopia

Around 270 Koreans reside in Ethiopia, primarily in Addis Ababa. Korean nationals require a visa, available through an e-visa system. The embassy in Addis Ababa provides full consular services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Where is the Korean Embassy in Ethiopia?

A. The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Ethiopia is located at Embassy of the Repulic of Korea House No. 856, Kebele 04, Nefas Silk Lafto, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Q. What is the phone number for the Korean Embassy in Ethiopia?

A. The main number is (251)113-72-81-11. For emergencies, call (82)2-3210-0404. The Consular Call Center can be reached at (82)2-3210-0404.

Q. What should I do in an emergency in Ethiopia?

A. Call the emergency line at (82)2-3210-0404 -- it is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also reach the Consular Call Center at (82)2-3210-0404 or the toll-free number 080-020-0219.