Embassy of South Africa in Addis Ababa

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If you are living or residing in Addis Ababa and planning a trip to South Africa, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of South Africa in Addis Ababa.

This information is for:

Ethiopian passport holders living in Addis Ababa
South African passports traveling/working or living in Addis Ababa
Foreign passports currently residing in Addis Ababa

Embassy Information

Address:	P.O.Box 1091 Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Phone:	+251 11 371 1002
Fax:	+251 11 371 3035
Email:	admin.addis@dirco.gov.za
Website:
Office hours:	Monday to Friday: 08h30 – 12h30; 13:15 – 17:00
Current time in Addis Ababa	04:03 AM Friday, May 01 2026-05-01 (GMT +0300)
Current time in Pretoria (South Africa)	03:03 AM Friday, May 01 2026-05-01 (GMT +0200)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

Issuance/renewal of passports
Document notarization
Issuing visas to South Africa
Offering assistance in case of emergencies for South African citizens

Fast Facts:

Distance: The distance between Addis Ababa and Pretoria is 4695.14 km (2917.43 miles). The average travel time is 9 hours 46 minutes.
Time difference: Addis Ababa is 1:00 hours ahead of Pretoria. When the time is 04:03 on May, Friday 01 in Addis Ababa, it is 03:03 on May, Friday 01 in Pretoria

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of South Africa in Addis Ababa.

Distance from city center 3.70 km ( 2.30 miles)

Nearest airport Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

Distance to airport 7.45 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Friday (Today, May 01, 2026)	08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00	Open in 3 hours, 57 minutes
Saturday (May 02, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (May 03, 2026)		Closed
Monday (May 04, 2026)	08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Tuesday (May 05, 2026)	08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Wednesday (May 06, 2026)	08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Thursday (May 07, 2026)	08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00

Upcoming holidays:

International Labor Day: May 1, 2026 (Next 0 minutes)

Embassy of South Africa in Addis Ababa FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of South Africa located?

It is located at P.O.Box 1091 Addis Ababa Ethiopia. Coordinates: (38.7289739, 8.9946972).

2. How do I contact the South Africa Embassy in Addis Ababa?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: +251 11 371 1002. The working hours are from Monday to Friday: 08h30 – 12h30; 13:15 – 17:00 except official holidays in South Africa and Ethiopia.