Kenya passport → Ethiopia
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Visa-free entry365 days
Kenyan passport holders can visit Ethiopia without a visa for up to 365 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Ethiopia at a glance
- Capital
- Addis Ababa
- Currency
- Ethiopian birr (ETB)
- Languages
- Amharic
- Calling code
- +251
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Ethiopia for other passports
- KenyaVisa-free365 days
IndiaVisa on arrival90 days
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival90 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival90 days
PakistaneVisa90 days
BangladesheVisa90 days
Sri LankaeVisa90 days
NepaleVisa90 days
NigeriaVisa on arrival90 days
PhilippinesVisa on arrival90 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Kenyan passport holders
BurundiVisa-free90 days
EritreaVisa-free
MalawiVisa-free90 days
MauritiusVisa-free90 days
MozambiqueVisa-free30 days
RwandaVisa-free180 days
South SudanVisa-free90 days
TanzaniaVisa-free90 days
Common questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Kenyan passport holders can visit Ethiopia without a visa for up to 365 days.
How long can Kenyan citizens stay in Ethiopia?
Up to 365 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Kenyan citizens get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Kenyan citizens visit without a visa?
66 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Kenya passport ranks #63 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Kenyan citizens (edited 7 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Ethiopia before you travel.