🇰🇪 Kenya passport 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
No visa needed
- Stay up to 360 days
- No visa fee
No — Kenya passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Ethiopia. You can enter visa-free.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Before you board
Check your passport's expiry date. We don't hold Ethiopia's own validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay, some for three, some only for the length of your trip — and airlines refuse boarding on it. See the six-month passport rule, then confirm with the official sources.
Keep going
Entering Ethiopia
What this usually involves for visa-free entry — not a checklist researched for Kenya passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 4 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule — commonly six months beyond arrival, but the Schengen area requires three months beyond departure and some countries only require it to cover your stay
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Travel itinerary
Steps 3 steps
- Arrive at the destination country
- Present your passport at immigration
- Receive entry stamp — no prior visa needed
About Ethiopia
Origin of humanity, origin of coffee, ancient Aksumite churches, and the source of the Blue Nile
- Capital
- Addis Ababa
- Currency
- Ethiopian Birr (Br)
- Language
- Amharic
- Time zone
- EAT (UTC+3)
- Best time to visit
- October – April
Official sources
Always confirm with Ethiopia's own government before you travel:
- Ethiopia official visa information ↗ evisa.gov.et
- Ethiopia embassies & consulates ↗ mfa.gov.et
Common questions
Do Kenya citizens need a visa to visit Ethiopia?
No — Kenya passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Ethiopia. You can enter visa-free.
How long can Kenya passport holders stay in Ethiopia?
Up to 360 days.
How much does a Ethiopia visa cost for Kenya citizens?
No visa fee. Fees change — confirm on the official page before applying.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Ethiopia?
We don't hold Ethiopia's own passport-validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay; some ask for less. Check before you travel.
Does Ethiopia give visas to Kenya citizens?
Ethiopia does not require a visa from Kenya citizens for short stays (up to 360 days).
Where can Kenya citizens find official Ethiopia visa information?
On Ethiopia's official site: https://www.evisa.gov.et