🇪🇹 Ethiopia visa requirements for Kenyan citizens
No visa needed — Kenyan citizens can stay in Ethiopia visa-free for up to 360 days.
Entry rules for Kenya passport holders
Holders of a valid passport from Kenya can travel to Ethiopia for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 360 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.
The 360-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Ethiopia, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Ethiopia immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Kenyan passport ranks #126 worldwide, opening 70 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (39 visa-free, 29 with a visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA). Ethiopia is one of them.
In the other direction, Ethiopian citizens traveling to Kenya face a different rule: eta required.
Across Eastern Africa as a whole, 14 of 15 destinations are open to Kenyan travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Ethiopia
- Capital
- Addis Ababa
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Currency
- Ethiopian birr (Br)
- Languages
- Amharic
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Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
No visa needed — Kenyan citizens can stay in Ethiopia visa-free for up to 360 days.
How long can Kenyan citizens stay in Ethiopia without a visa?
Kenyan citizens can stay in Ethiopia for up to 360 days visa-free. Longer stays require a visa or residence permit arranged in advance.
What currency is used in Ethiopia?
The currency in Ethiopia is the Ethiopian birr (Br). The capital city is Addis Ababa.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa-free · 360 days for Kenyan citizens traveling to Ethiopia. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Ethiopia embassy or immigration authority before booking.
More of Africa for Kenyan passport holders
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.