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🇪🇹 Does an Ethiopian need a visa for Kenya 🇰🇪?
No. Ethiopian passport holders can visit Kenya without a visa; the border officer decides how long you may stay.
Rule updated from Wikipedia's “Visa requirements for Ethiopian citizens” (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed ETA required. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Kenya or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.
The permitted length of stay is set at the border; ask the officer if it is not stamped in your passport.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Kenya at a glance
Capital: Nairobi · Currency: Kenyan shilling (KES, Sh) · Official languages: English, Swahili · Calling code: +254
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Kenya: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 28 July 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Kenya uses plug types G, Ethiopia uses C, E, F, J, L. Mains voltage differs (Kenya: 240 V; Ethiopia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
The other way round
🇰🇪 Kenyan passport holders visiting Ethiopia: Kenyan passport holders can visit Ethiopia without a visa for up to 360 days.
The Ethiopian passport at a glance
All destinations for Ethiopia passport holders → · Who needs a visa for Kenya →
Questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Ethiopian passport holders can visit Kenya without a visa; the border officer decides how long you may stay.
Does a Kenyan need a visa for Ethiopia?
Kenyan passport holders can visit Ethiopia without a visa for up to 360 days.