Visa requirements

Do citizens of Kenya need a visa for Ethiopia? — Visa-free

Here's the current entry requirement for citizens of Kenya travelling to Ethiopia for tourism — and what to sort out before you go.

KenyaEthiopia

Visa-free

With your Kenya passport you can enter Ethiopia without a visa for short stays. Just travel with a valid passport and a return ticket.

Allowed stay
360 days
short stay · tourism

Ethiopia has 3 things to do before you fly

Add your flight date and this becomes dated steps — plus a calendar file you keep.

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Travelling on a passport from Kenya, you can enter Ethiopia visa-free for short tourist stays. Carry a passport valid for your whole trip and proof of onward travel; border officers may still ask about your plans and funds.

Before you fly

Passport validity
Valid for the stay
Some countries require 6 months beyond your dates
Onward travel
Return ticket
May be checked at the gate
Purpose
Tourism & business
Work requires a visa
Scratch map · new

Ethiopia is one of 27 countries you can just walk into.

Scratch off where you have actually been. Light foil came free, dark foil cost you a visa — the sheet remembers which.

Frequently asked questions

With your Kenya passport you can enter Ethiopia without a visa for short stays. Just travel with a valid passport and a return ticket.

For reference only

This visa information is provided for general guidance only and may be out of date. Entry rules change frequently and depend on your specific circumstances. Always confirm requirements with the official authorities of your destination and your airline before travelling. packset.travel accepts no liability for any inaccuracies or for any loss arising from reliance on this information.

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