Renewing your Ethiopia passport while living in the United States is a routine procedure handled at any Ethiopia consulate covering your state of residence. The 3 Ethiopia offices in the U.S. can process passport renewals without you having to travel back home.
Ethiopia consulates where you can renew your passport
The following Ethiopia consulates and embassy in the United States process passport renewals:
Who can renew the Ethiopia passport in the U.S.?
Any Ethiopia citizen residing in the United States with a current or expired Ethiopia passport can renew it at the consulate covering their state. Minors typically require both parents to be present or provide notarized consent.
Required documents
- Current or expired passport (or police report if lost/stolen)
- Application form downloaded from the official consulate website
- 2 passport-size photos following Ethiopia specifications
- Proof of U.S. residence (utility bill, driver's license)
- Payment in U.S. dollars (money order or credit card typically)
How to make an appointment
Appointments typically book out 2 to 8 weeks in advance. Book as soon as you know you need to renew.
Costs and processing times
Passport fees vary by country and validity period. Check the official consulate website for current rates.
Processing time: typically 4 to 10 weeks from the appointment date.