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πŸ‡―πŸ‡² Does a Jamaican need a visa for Ethiopia πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ή?

e-Visa

Yes, online (e-Visa). Jamaican passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Jamaican citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Ethiopia or its official government website before you travel.

⚠ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Ethiopia: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 27 August 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

What this means for your trip

An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.

Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.

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.

Ethiopia at a glance

Capital: Addis Ababa Β· Currency: Ethiopian birr (ETB, Br) Β· Official languages: Amharic Β· Calling code: +251

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Ethiopia uses plug types C, E, F, J, L, Jamaica uses A, B. Mains voltage differs (Ethiopia: 220 V; Jamaica: 116 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Ethiopia β†’

Easier destinations near Ethiopia for Jamaican passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Ή Ethiopian passport holders visiting Jamaica: Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for Jamaica, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Jamaica before travelling.

The Jamaican passport at a glance

55visa-free
4ETA
24visa on arrival
44e-Visa
71visa required

All destinations for Jamaica passport holders β†’ Β· Who needs a visa for Ethiopia β†’

Questions

Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?

Jamaican passport holders need a visa for Ethiopia, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

Does an Ethiopian need a visa for Jamaica?

Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for Jamaica, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Jamaica before travelling.