There are more significant safety or security concerns than you would usually find in New Zealand, with some areas where you should avoid non-essential travel or avoid all travel.
There is civil unrest and armed conflict in parts of Ethiopia, which could spread without warning. Care and careful preparation should be taken with all travel in Ethiopia.
Other things that New Zealanders travelling or living in Ethiopia should be aware of are:
New Zealanders travelling or living in Ethiopia should have a comprehensive travel insurance policy in place that includes provision for medical evacuation by air.
See below for detailed travel advice.
Street Address:
Bole Sub City, Woreda 03, House No 111, Behind Atlas Hotel/close to Shala Park, (Namibia Street), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Postal Address:
New Zealand Embassy, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Private Bag 18-901 Wellington Mail Centre 5045, Wellington
Telephone:
+251-11-515-1269
Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.mfat.govt.nz/ethiopia
Hours:
Open to the public: Monday – Friday, 9am-12pm by appointment
