Registration of Birth

All Indian nationals who are residents in Ethiopia are required to register the birth of their children in the Embassy within six months from the date of birth. The applicants are required to submit the following documents for registration of birth of the children.

• Photocopies of parent's passports
• Copy of resident permit in Ethiopia
• Birth certificate issued from the local authorities in Ethiopia

Note: Original documents are also to be submitted along with photocopies for verification. If registration is not made within six months from the date of birth of children, prior clearance of Ministry shall be required for registration and passport, which may take between three to six months.

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Registration of Death

Death of Indian nationals residing in Ethiopia and Djibouti can be registered with the Embassy. The following documents are required to register the death:

• Death certificate issued from the local authorities in Ethiopia and Djibouti.
• Passport of the deceased for cancellation.
• Resident permit in Ethiopia and Djibouti of the deceased. Note: Original documents are also to be submitted along with photocopies for verification.

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Embassy's No Objection for sending human remains

The mandatory documents required by the Embassy for processing the request should include a copy of the Death Certificate and a certification letter from the mortuary that the body has been properly embalmed and sealed in a casket. For sending urns containing human ashes, a copy of the Death Certificate and a certificate from the crematorium stating the urn contains nothing except the cremated remains of the deceased and that it has been sealed properly should be submitted to the Embassy. The passport of the deceased should also be presented with the application for its cancellation. All documents are required to be submitted in duplicate (original and photocopy)

Application Forms

Application forms for passports and miscellaneous services can be collected from the reception counter at the Embassy from MONDAY TO FRIDAY between 9:30 and 11:00 AM, except Holidays. (Click here to download Passport and Miscellaneous Application Forms)

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For further inquiries

Please check with the consular section for any changes at the following Address

For enquiries: Embassy of India
Kebena, Aware, Next to Bel Air Hotel
P.O. Box 528 Addis Ababa (ETHIOPIA)
Tel: 00251-11-1235538-41
Fax: 00251-11-1235547-48
Please e-mail to: cons.addisababa@mea.gov.in

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