Power of Attorney

 

If you wish to appoint a person(s) or a representative to pursue matters on your behalf in Ethiopia, you will require a Power of Attorney.

 

For Brazilians and Nationals of Other Latin American Countries:

• Notarize documents by the state in which the applicant is residing,

• Authenticate the same document by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs;

• Copy of passport

• Service fee depending on the nature of the document above

• Completed application form Click here to download the Application Form;

• A self-addressed return envelope with prepaid postage.

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For Ethiopians and Holders of Ethiopian Origin ID

In cases where the Power of Attorney is sent to the Embassy by mail:

• Power of Attorney should be notarized by a notary office, and legalized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in which the applicant is residing,

• Copy of valid Ethiopian passport 

• Copy of Residence/ Work permit; or any other document to the same effect;

• Service fee depending on the nature of the document; 

• A completed application form Click here to download the Application Form;

• A self-addressed return envelope with prepaid postage; 

• Click here to view or download a Sample/Draft Power of Attorney (Amharic pdf)

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In cases where the applicant signs the Power of Attorney in front of a consular officer at the Embassy:

• Document of the Power of Attorney that will then be signed in front of a consular officer; 

• Copy of valid Ethiopian passport  

• Copy of Residence/ Work permit; or any other document to the same effect;

• Copy of Ethiopian origin ID Card (for foreign nationals of Ethiopian Origin);

• Service fee depending on the nature of the document ; 

• Click here to view or download a Sample/Draft Power of Attorney (Amharic pdf)

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*Fees for this service are similar to legalization.