Embassy Guidance
Consular Services
A simplified directory of common Ethiopian Embassy procedures in Beijing. Open a service for requirements, fee notes, and preparation steps.
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Document Authentication and Legalization
Authentication routes differ depending on whether the document originated in Ethiopia, China, or another jurisdiction and where it will be used.
Power of Attorney
Use this service when a person in China needs to authorize a representative to act on their behalf in Ethiopia.
Police Clearance and Fingerprint Certification
The embassy captures fingerprints and seals the application packet, which is then processed in Ethiopia.
Passport Renewal
The manual states renewal is allowed only where the passport was issued less than one year ago.
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Document Authentication and Legalization
Authentication routes differ depending on whether the document originated in Ethiopia, China, or another jurisdiction and where it will be used.
Power of Attorney
Use this service when a person in China needs to authorize a representative to act on their behalf in Ethiopia.
Police Clearance and Fingerprint Certification
The embassy captures fingerprints and seals the application packet, which is then processed in Ethiopia.
Passport Renewal
The manual states renewal is allowed only where the passport was issued less than one year ago.
Change of Passport Data
This service covers updates such as name, birth date, or place-of-birth corrections when supported by official records.
Lost or Stolen Passport
For lost or stolen passports, the embassy manual requires proof of the loss and identity details before replacement processing.
Damaged Passport
Use this service when a passport is physically damaged but still available for review.
Passport Pages Running Out
This service applies when the passport has only a small number of pages left.
New Passport for Children
Parents or guardians must apply in person for children, including those born in China.
Marriage Certificate Registration
Marriage registration requires marital-status proof, witnesses, and a public notice period according to the manual.
Birth Certificate Registration
Register the birth of a child at the embassy with both parents' records and the original birth certificate.
Death Certificate Registration
Family members or legal representatives can register the death of an Ethiopian citizen in China.
Divorce Certificate Registration
This service is used to register divorce matters at the embassy using the relevant court-issued or official divorce records.
Laissez-Passer
Emergency travel document support is available for both children and adults under the conditions stated in the manual.