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🇰🇪 Does a Kenyan need a visa for Ethiopia 🇪🇹?
No. Kenyan passport holders can visit Ethiopia without a visa for up to 360 days.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Kenyan 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
Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.
Border officers can still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay, and they decide on entry. The stay limit applies per visit; many countries also cap total days within a period.
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 · Currency: Ethiopian birr (ETB, Br) · Official languages: Amharic · Calling code: +251
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Ethiopia uses plug types C, E, F, J, L, Kenya uses G. Mains voltage differs (Ethiopia: 220 V; Kenya: 240 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 →
The other way round
🇪🇹 Ethiopian passport holders visiting Kenya: Ethiopian passport holders can visit Kenya without a visa; the border officer decides how long you may stay.
The Kenyan passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Kenyan passport holders can visit Ethiopia without a visa for up to 360 days.
How long can a Kenyan stay in Ethiopia without a visa?
Up to 360 days per visit, according to the latest data. The border officer decides on entry.
Does an Ethiopian need a visa for Kenya?
Ethiopian passport holders can visit Kenya without a visa; the border officer decides how long you may stay.