Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
Renewal of an expired Ethiopian passport through the national online passport service with a photo and appointment confirmation.
Where to apply in Australia
Not confirmed for Canberra; the ICS page does not describe applying abroad. Contact canberra.consular@mfa.gov.et.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Ethiopia.
How to apply
Register at ethiopianpassportservices.gov.et | upload documents | pay within 3 hours | print appointment confirmation | collect in person on the SMS date.
Applications are handled through Ethiopian passport services https://www.ethiopianpassportservices.gov.et.
Documents you need
- Expired passport
- One passport photo
Fees and processing time
- Official fee: ETB 5,000 normal renewal
- ETB 25,000 urgent 2 days
- ETB 20,000 urgent 5 days
Processing time: Delivery date sent by SMS.
Good to know
Fee table dated 26 Feb 2025 (Birr, in-country rates; overseas rates not published). Whether Canberra handles passports was not confirmed.
Official sources
- ics.gov.et/information/how-to-renew-an-expired-ethiopian-passport
- ics.gov.et/information/immigration-and-citizenship-service-fees-rev…
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Ethiopia's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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