Working Hours:
| NOTARIALS | MON-THUR 8:00 - 11:30 AM |
| PASSPORT RENEWALS | MON-THUR 1:00 - 3:30 PM |
| 1ST TIME PASSPORT APPLICATION | TUES & THUR 1:00 - 3:30 PM |
| CONSULAR REPORTS OF BIRTH ABROAD | TUES & THUR 1:00 - 3:30 PM |
| NEW VISA PAGES | MON-THUR 8:00 - 11:30 AM
MON-THUR 1:00 - 3:30 PM |
| REGISTRATION | MON-THUR 8:00 - 11:30 AM
TUES-THUR 1:00 - 3:30 PM |
New U.S. Citizen Services Hours
U.S. Citizen Registration: The Consular Section strongly encourages all U.S. Citizens living or traveling in Ethiopia to visit on and register, in order to make his or her presence a matter of record. This enables us to promptly notify U.S. Citizens of importance matters or emergency situations that might arise.
Internet Based Registration System (IBRS): The State Department recently launched a secure online travel registration website which will allow you, as an American citizen, to record foreign trip and residence information that the Department of State can use to communicate with you and assist you in case of an emergency. The Internet Based Registration System (IBRS) will allow U. S. Citizens to provide and maintain information about themselves, their travel companions and family members, emergency contacts, and their travel itinerary or overseas residence to the Department of State via the Internet. Registration information for groups of U. S. citizens can also be entered by the organizations such as companies, schools, or travel agencies. This data will help consular officers to locate Americans in their country in order to relay emergency messages from relatives in the U.S., or during a crisis situation.
U. S. citizens born abroad: If a child is born outside of the United States and if one of the parents is a U. S. citizen, your child will automatically be eligible to apply for a U.S. citizenship. You should come to the Consular Section and process your child’s report of birth abroad. You need to provide the following documents:
- Parent’s proof of U.S. citizenship
- Birth certificate from the Municipality and the hospital where the child is born (document should be authenticated by Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
- Marriage certificate of Parents (If applicable) (document should be authenticated by Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
- Two front view color pictures (2 inches X 2 inches) with white background
Both parents should be present at the consular section with photo ID and fill out the Report of Birth form (DS-2029) and Passport application (DS-11). If parents are outside Ethiopia, they need to send a notarized statement of consent (DS-3053). A fee of 65$ will be paid for the Report of Birth and 82.00$ for the passport application and execution.
Passport Renewal: U.S. Citizens can renew their passport at the American Citizen Services, or obtain a new one or should the old one be lost while traveling in Ethiopia. If applicant is above the age of 16, form DS-82 needs to be filled out and a fee of 75.00$ will be paid for the renewal and execution of passport. If the passport was lost or stolen, the fee is $100 for a new passport with form DS-11. If the applicant is under the age of 16, both parents and the child must be present to sign form DS-11 in front of an officer. If one or both parents are outside Ethiopia, they need to send a notarized statement of consent (DS-3053). The fee is $85.00 for a child under 16. All applicants need to bring two front view color pictures (2inches x 2 inches) with a white background.
Notaries: Consular section gives notary service that will be used in the United States and in Ethiopia. All applicants for notary service may come in person at the consular section with photo ID.
Authentication: Consular Section authenticates documents only with the seals of State Department and the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
True Copy: Consular Section executes a true copy of original document.
Driving License: Consular Section authenticates the validity of a U.S. issued driving license so that traveler can be issued an Ethiopian Driving License. The Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs should authenticate the document so that other local government offices accept it.
Marriage information: Consular officer issues a free to marry document for a U.S. Citizen or a legal permanent resident. Then the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs should authenticate the document so that the local municipality office accepts the free to marry document.
A fee of $30 or the equivalent in local currency should be paid for notary and any other document execution.
Arrests: When the Consular Section is advised that an American has been arrested, a consular officer visits the American as soon as possible, provides information regarding the foreign legal system and a list of attorneys, and offers other assistance such as contacting family or friends on the prisoner's behalf, arranging to transfer private funds for delivery to American prisoners, arranging dietary food supplements and/or medical care through a U.S. Government loan. Although consular officers can provide information and supportive assistance, they cannot "spring" an American from detention, serve as the prisoner's legal representative, or intervene in the foreign judicial process.
Financial Assistance: The Consular Section assists Americans overseas in financial trouble. When a destitute U.S. citizen turns to Consular Section for help, the Section first attempts to locate private sources of funds, usually from family, friends, or business associates. After these private funds are identified, the Section helps in transmitting the funds to the individual through State Department facilities.
Medical Assistance: Consular officers facilitate handling the serious problem of Americans who become physically or mentally ill while traveling or living abroad. The officer assists in locating family members, guardians and friends in the United States and advising them of the problem, identifying and transmitting private funds when necessary. When necessary the officer also assists in the return of the ill or injured individual to the United States via commercial air.
Death of American Citizens: When an American dies abroad, the consular officer notifies the next of kin or legal representative. The officer provides guidance on how to make arrangements for local burial or return of the body to the United States according to the preference of the next kin. The State Department has no funds to assist in the return of ashes or remains of U.S. Citizens who die abroad.
Welfare and Whereabouts: In welfare and whereabouts cases, the Consular Section tries to obtain all pertinent data available on the individuals, and based on the information available, attempts to locate the individuals, determine their welfare, pass on any urgent messages, and, consistent with the Privacy Act, report back the results of their search efforts.
Federal Benefits: The Consular Section assists in the processing of individual benefits claims and problems; investigate claims on behalf of the agency concerned; and performed other tasks requested by the agencies and the Treasury Department or needed by the beneficiaries.
Estates and Property Claims
Estates: The Consular Section takes the responsibility for safeguarding the personal estates of U.S. Citizens who die abroad if the deceased has no legal representative in Ethiopia.
Property Claims: The Consular Section assists claimants in giving general information and providing a list of local attorneys in Ethiopia.
Selective Service Registration: In order to register, young men who have reached the age of 18 years should register with the Selective Service online at http://www.sss.gov/.
Federal Voting Assistance: The Consular Section provides voting information and assistance in completing the Federal Post Card Application, which may be used to register to vote and request absentee ballots. The Section also provides Federal Write-In Absentee Ballots to people who have applied for state ballots but do not receive them in time to be returned and counted.
Taxes: The Consular Section has federal tax forms available to facilitate U.S. Citizens filing their taxes. For filing assistance or other tax-related question, please contact the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Additional Links:
Consular Affairs site for consular birth, death and marriage records
Consular Affairs site for American Citizens Services information
Consular Affairs site for Passport application requirement
Travelers' Information
