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Ethiopia passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Ethiopia passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

11Visa-free

47eVisa

31Visa on arrival

109Visa required

Ethiopia passport at a glance

With a Ethiopia passport you can enter 11 destinations visa-free and 31 with a visa on arrival, so 42 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 47 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 109 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Ethiopia

Do Ethiopia passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

Destination	Entry rule for Ethiopia passports
United States of America	Visa required
United Kingdom	Visa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)	Visa required
Canada	Visa required
Australia	eVisa
Japan	Visa required
China	Visa required
United Arab Emirates	eVisa
Turkey	Visa required
Thailand	Visa on arrival
India	Visa required
South Africa	eVisa

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Ethiopia passport holders.

Region	Visa-free	Visa on arrival	eVisa	Visa required
Africa	4	16	19	14
Asia	2	9	18	22
Europe	0	0	2	43
North America	4	2	4	13
Oceania	1	3	2	8
South America	0	1	2	9

Longest visa-free stays

Where Ethiopia passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Barbados — up to 90 days
Benin — up to 90 days
Gambia — up to 90 days
Haiti — up to 90 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — up to 90 days
Seychelles — up to 90 days
Micronesia — up to 30 days
Philippines — up to 30 days

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 11

Barbados90 days
Benin90 days
Dominica21 days
Gambia90 days
Haiti90 days
Micronesia30 days
Philippines30 days
Rwanda30 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore30 days

eVisa 47

Visa on arrival 31

Visa required 109

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Ethiopia passport holders visit without a visa?

Ethiopia passport holders can visit 11 destinations visa-free, including Singapore, Philippines, Rwanda, Seychelles, Barbados, Benin and others. Adding the 31 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 42 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Ethiopia passport holders?

31 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Ethiopia passport holders, including Thailand, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Senegal, Ghana, Cape Verde, Mauritius and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Ethiopia passport holders travel with an eVisa?

47 destinations let Ethiopia passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, South Africa, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam and others.

Do Ethiopia passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Ethiopia passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Ethiopia passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Ethiopia passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Ethiopia passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Ethiopia passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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