Kenya
Ethiopia
Ethiopia visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Kenyan citizens can visit Ethiopia without a visa for up to 360 days.
- Maximum stay
- 360 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Ethiopian citizens travelling to Kenya
EthiopiaKenya Visa-free, 90 days Kenya visa for citizens of Ethiopia
Travel advice for Ethiopia
- 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.
For a trip from Kenya to Ethiopia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Ethiopia at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 26 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Ethiopia (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Ethiopia (updated 21 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in Ethiopia
Kenyan citizens may stay in Ethiopia for up to 360 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Ethiopia.
Ethiopia’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
Eritrea and South Sudan admit Kenyan citizens visa-free.
Ethiopian citizens travelling to Kenya
Kenya admits Ethiopian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Kenya and Ethiopia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Kenyan citizens can visit Ethiopia without a visa for up to 360 days.
How long can Kenyan citizens stay in Ethiopia?
Kenyan citizens can stay in Ethiopia for up to 360 days.
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Kenya admits Ethiopian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Ethiopia visa-free?
Yes, Kenyan citizens can enter Ethiopia without a visa and stay for up to 360 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.