🇪🇹 Ethiopia passport visa requirements
Where can Ethiopia passport holders travel in 2026? This page lists the visa requirement for every country — 11 visa-free, 27 visa on arrival, 47 eVisa and 109 requiring a visa in advance. Select any destination for full details: visa type, permitted stay, fees, required documents and the official application link.
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Longest visa-free stays
Where a Ethiopia passport buys the most time without a visa. Open a destination for how its limit is counted — the Schengen countries share one 90-day allowance between them.
Before you travel
Visa-free destinations (11)
Countries Ethiopia passport holders can enter with no visa — just a valid passport.
| Destination | Max stay | More |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇧 Barbados | 90 days | Barbados entry rules → |
| 🇧🇯 Benin | 90 days | Benin entry rules → |
| 🇩🇲 Dominica | 21 days | Dominica entry rules → |
| 🇬🇲 Gambia | 90 days | Gambia entry rules → |
| 🇭🇹 Haiti | 90 days | Haiti entry rules → |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | 90 days | Kenya entry rules → |
| 🇫🇲 Micronesia | 30 days | Micronesia entry rules → |
| 🇵🇭 Philippines | 30 days | Philippines entry rules → |
| 🇷🇼 Rwanda | 30 days | Rwanda entry rules → |
| 🇻🇨 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines entry rules → |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | 30 days | Singapore entry rules → |
Visa on arrival (27)
Countries where Ethiopia travellers get a visa at the border, no embassy visit needed.
eVisa / online authorisation (47)
Countries that require Ethiopia citizens to apply online before travel (eVisa or ETA).
Visa required in advance (109)
Countries where Ethiopia passport holders must obtain a visa before departure.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Ethiopia passport holders visit visa-free?
Ethiopia passport holders can enter 11 countries and territories visa-free, and a further 27 offer a visa on arrival — 38 destinations in total with no advance visa needed. Including eVisa/ETA destinations, 85 countries are reachable without visiting an embassy.
Which countries can Ethiopia citizens visit without a visa?
Visa-free destinations for Ethiopia citizens include Barbados, Benin, Dominica, Gambia, Haiti, Kenya, Micronesia, Philippines, Rwanda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore.
How many countries require a visa for Ethiopia passport holders?
109 countries require Ethiopia passport holders to obtain a visa before travelling. The full list is above, each linking to the requirements, costs and official application link.
Is this Ethiopia visa information official?
No. isvisarequired.com provides general guidance compiled from public government and IATA sources. Visa rules change often — always confirm with the destination's official immigration authority or embassy before you book or travel.