Ethiopia
Kenya
Kenya visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Ethiopian citizens do not need a visa for Kenya: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Kenyan citizens travelling to Ethiopia
KenyaEthiopia Visa-free, 360 days Ethiopia visa for citizens of Kenya
Travel advice for Kenya
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Ethiopian citizens planning a trip to Kenya can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Kenya at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Kenya (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Kenya (updated 19 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Ethiopian citizens can stay in Kenya
Ethiopian citizens may stay in Kenya for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Kenya.
Kenyan citizens travelling to Ethiopia
No visa is needed by Kenyan citizens for Ethiopia, for stays of up to 360 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Ethiopia and Kenya.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Ethiopian citizens do not need a visa for Kenya: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Ethiopian citizens stay in Kenya?
Ethiopian citizens can stay in Kenya for up to 90 days.
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
No visa is needed by Kenyan citizens for Ethiopia, for stays of up to 360 days.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter Kenya visa-free?
Yes, Ethiopian citizens can enter Kenya without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.