Ethiopian passport
As of September 2026, holders of the Ethiopian passport enjoy entry to 16 destinations completely visa-free or with a simple online eTA registration. A further 69 countries are reachable via visa on arrival or eVisa — no embassy visit needed. Access is strongest in Africa and Asia. This includes 13 of the 16 SADAC member countries.
Cheapest Flights from Ethiopia
Destinations
Ethiopian passport
Latest Visa & Travel Updates
Ethiopian Passport FAQ
Visa Rules & Access
As of 10 September 2026, Ethiopian citizens have Visa on arrival access to 25 countries and territories: Bangladesh, Burundi, Cote d'Ivoire, Djibouti, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Cambodia, Comoros, Laos, Saint Lucia, Madagascar, Macau, Mauritius, Maldives, Mozambique, Pakistan, Palau, Senegal, Somalia, Thailand, Timor-Leste, Tuvalu, Tanzania, Samoa, and Zimbabwe.
As of 10 September 2026, Ethiopian citizens need a visa for 125 countries and territories: Andorra, United Arab Emirates, Armenia, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Aruba, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Bermuda, Brunei, Bolivia, Brazil, Bahamas, Belarus, Belize, Canada, Central African Republic, Congo, Switzerland, Chile, Cameroon, China, Costa Rica, Cape Verde, Curaçao, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Algeria, Ecuador, Estonia, Egypt, Spain, Finland, Fiji, France, United Kingdom, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Greece, Guatemala, Guyana, Hong Kong, Honduras, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, India, Iceland, Italy, Jamaica, Jordan, Japan, Kiribati, North Korea, South Korea, Kuwait, Cayman Islands, Kazakhstan, Lebanon, Liechtenstein, Liberia, Lesotho, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Morocco, Monaco, Moldova, Montenegro, Saint Martin, Marshall Islands, North Macedonia, Mali, Myanmar, Martinique, Malta, Mexico, Niger, Netherlands, Norway, Nepal, Nauru, New Zealand, Oman, Panama, Peru, Poland, Palestinian Territories, Portugal, Paraguay, Romania, Serbia, Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Solomon Islands, Sudan, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Sint Maarten, Eswatini, Turks and Caicos, Turkmenistan, Tunisia, Tonga, Türkiye, Taiwan, Ukraine, United States of America, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vatican City, Venezuela, Virgin Islands (British), Kosovo, and Yemen.
As of 10 September 2026, Ethiopian citizens can travel visa-free to 13 countries and territories: Barbados, Benin, Dominica, Micronesia, Gambia, Haiti, Kenya, Philippines, Rwanda, Singapore, Suriname, Togo, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
As of 10 September 2026, Ethiopian citizens need an eTA for 3 countries and territories: Ghana, Sri Lanka, and Seychelles.
As of 10 September 2026, Ethiopian citizens can apply for an eVisa for 45 countries and territories: Afghanistan, Antigua and Barbuda, Anguilla, Albania, Burkina Faso, Bahrain, Bhutan, Botswana, Congo (Dem. Rep.), Cote d'Ivoire, Colombia, Cuba, Gabon, Georgia, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Kyrgyzstan, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Libya, Mongolia, Mauritania, Montserrat, Malawi, Malaysia, Namibia, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Papua New Guinea, Qatar, Sierra Leone, South Sudan, Sao Tome and Principe, El Salvador, Syria, Chad, Tajikistan, Trinidad and Tobago, Uganda, Viet Nam, Vanuatu, South Africa, and Zambia.
Important entry notes
Entry rules may depend on your purpose of travel, length of stay, previous travel history, passport validity, proof of accommodation, onward travel, sufficient funds, and health or insurance requirements.
Before you travel
Visa and entry requirements can change without notice. Always confirm final requirements with the official immigration authority, embassy, or consulate of your destination before booking or traveling.
Last reviewed: September 2026
This page is maintained using AI-assisted research and editorial review.