Send a Fax to Ethiopia Online
Fax to Ethiopia using dial code +251 — no fax machine, no international surcharges.
Country Code
+251
International dial code for Ethiopia
Delivery Time
Typically 3-5 minutes per page when sending to Ethiopia from North America or Europe.
Surcharge
None
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How to Send a Fax to Ethiopia
Ethiopian Airlines, the coffee export sector, and government ministries use fax for cargo documentation, coffee auction communications, and inter-ministerial correspondence. The Ethiopian Commodity Exchange maintains fax infrastructure for trading operations. Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee and the largest coffee producer in Africa — the Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) and coffee exporters use fax for auction confirmations, export permits, and shipping documentation with international buyers.
Dialing Instructions
International format: +251 followed by the area code (drop the leading 0) and local number. Addis Ababa area code is 11 (dial +251-11-XXX-XXXX), Dire Dawa is 25 (+251-25-XXX-XXXX), and Adama (Nazret) is 22 (+251-22-XXX-XXXX).
Delivery & Timing
Typically 3-5 minutes per page when sending to Ethiopia from North America or Europe. Connection quality can vary.
Legal & Regulatory Information
Ethiopia's Electronic Signature Proclamation (No. 1072/2018) established the legal framework for electronic signatures in Ethiopia, recognizing electronic documents as having legal standing equivalent to paper documents when properly authenticated. Faxed documents with handwritten signatures are accepted for commercial transactions and government correspondence.
Send your fax in 3 simple steps
- 1
Upload your PDF or document
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Enter the recipient's fax number: +251 + local number
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Click send — delivery confirmation via email
Pricing for Faxing to Ethiopia
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Starter
- 600 fax pages per month
- 1 dedicated fax number
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- No per-page overage charges
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- 2,000 fax pages per month
- 3 dedicated fax numbers
- HIPAA compliance + self-serve BAA
- Sign documents before sending
- Priority delivery
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- 5,000 fax pages per month
- 5 dedicated fax numbers
- HIPAA compliance + self-serve BAA
- Public API & webhooks
- Audit logs
- Team roles & permissions
- Priority support
Enterprise
- 8,000 fax pages per month
- 10 dedicated fax numbers
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- Public API & signed webhooks
- Dedicated support
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Faxing to Ethiopia — FAQ
Yes. The ECX and coffee export companies in Ethiopia use fax for auction confirmations, export license applications, and shipping documentation. Ethiopia's specialty coffee — including Yirgacheffe, Sidama, and Harrar — is traded through the ECX, generating significant fax traffic for export documentation.
Addis Ababa uses area code 011 (+251-11-XXX-XXXX). Ethiopian Airlines' cargo division and government ministries are headquartered in Addis Ababa. Send FAX Mail at $12.99/month supports faxing to Ethiopia — at less than half eFax's $18.99/month.
Yes. Ethiopian Airlines — Africa's largest airline — uses fax for air waybill coordination, cargo booking confirmations, and freight documentation with cargo agents and shippers worldwide. Ethiopian Airlines is a major cargo carrier for fresh produce and cut flowers from East Africa to Europe.
Addis Ababa uses 011, Dire Dawa uses 025, Adama (Nazret) uses 022, Bahir Dar uses 058, Mekelle uses 034, Hawassa uses 046, and Jimma (coffee region) uses 047. For international dialing, replace the leading 0 with +251 (e.g., +251-11-XXX-XXXX for Addis Ababa).
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