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Ethiopia visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 116 can travel to Ethiopia without arranging a visa in advance. 81 can apply online for an e-Visa and 1 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Ethiopia: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for Ethiopia?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa on arrival –
United Kingdom Visa on arrival –
India Visa on arrival –
Philippines Visa on arrival –
Nigeria e-Visa –
Pakistan e-Visa –
Canada Visa on arrival –
Australia Visa on arrival –
China Visa on arrival –
Germany Visa on arrival –

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 40/46
Asia 22/50
Africa 47/53
North America 3/23
South America 2/12
Oceania 2/14

Passports that can enter Ethiopia visa-free

2 passports

Passports that get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia

114 passports

Passports eligible for Ethiopia e-Visa

81 passports

Passports that need a visa for Ethiopia

1 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Ethiopia?

It depends on your passport. 2 passports can enter Ethiopia visa-free, 114 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 81 can apply for an e-Visa online and 1 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Ethiopia without a visa?

2 passports can enter Ethiopia visa-free, including Djibouti, Kenya.

Does Ethiopia offer an e-Visa?

Yes. Holders of 81 passports can apply for a visa to Ethiopia online.

Holding a Ethiopia passport? See where the Ethiopia passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Ethiopia before you book.