Popular destinations you can visit easily
ThailandOn arrival
MaldivesOn arrival
Sri LankaOn arrival
KenyaeTA
Singapore30d
Philippines30d
MauritiusOn arrival
Seychelles90d
CambodiaOn arrival
TanzaniaOn arrivalVisa-free countries for Ethiopia passport holders (11)
Enter with just your passport (stay limits in days where known).
Visa on arrival (31)
Get your visa at the airport or border on arrival, sometimes for a fee.
eTA required (2)
Apply online for a quick electronic travel authorization before you fly.
e-Visa (45)
Apply online and get approval before you travel.
- Albania
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Australia
- Bahamas
- Bahrain
- Bhutan
- Botswana
- Burkina Faso
- Cameroon
- Colombia
- DR Congo
- Ecuador
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gabon
- Georgia
- Guinea
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia
- Iraq
- Kazakhstan
- Kyrgyzstan
- Lesotho
- Libya
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Papua New Guinea
- Qatar
- São Tomé and Príncipe
- Sierra Leone
- South Africa
- South Korea
- South Sudan
- St. Kitts and Nevis
- Syria
- Tajikistan
- Togo
- Uganda
- United Arab Emirates
- Vietnam
- Zambia
Visa required (109)
Apply at an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.
- Afghanistan
- Algeria
- Andorra
- Angola
- Argentina
- Armenia
- Austria
- Azerbaijan
- Belarus
- Belgium
- Belize
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Brazil
- Brunei
- Bulgaria
- Canada
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Chile
- China
- Costa Rica
- Croatia
- Cuba
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Dominican Republic
- Egypt
- Estonia
- Eswatini
- Fiji
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guyana
- Honduras
- Hungary
- Iceland
- India
- Ireland
- Israel
- Italy
- Jamaica
- Japan
- Jordan
- Kiribati
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Liberia
- Liechtenstein
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Mali
- Malta
- Marshall Islands
- Mexico
- Monaco
- Montenegro
- Morocco
- Myanmar
- Namibia
- Nauru
- Nepal
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Niger
- North Korea
- North Macedonia
- Norway
- Palestine
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Poland
- Portugal
- Republic of the Congo
- Romania
- Russia
- San Marino
- Saudi Arabia
- Serbia
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- Spain
- Sudan
- Suriname
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tonga
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- Turkmenistan
- Ukraine
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Uzbekistan
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City
- Venezuela
- Yemen
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Ethiopia passport holders visit without a visa?
Ethiopia passport holders can enter 11 destinations visa-free, plus 31 with visa on arrival and 2 with an eTA, for a total of 44 easy-access destinations. A further 45 destinations offer e-Visas.
How strong is the Ethiopia passport?
With 44 easy-access destinations, the Ethiopia passport ranks #180 out of 199 passports in our ranking.
Do Ethiopia citizens need a visa for Schengen countries?
Yes. Ethiopia passport holders generally need a Schengen visa to visit the Schengen Area.
Do Ethiopia passport holders need a visa for United States?
Visa required: Ethiopia citizens must apply for a visa before traveling to United States.
Do Ethiopia passport holders need a visa for United Kingdom?
Visa required: Ethiopia citizens must apply for a visa before traveling to United Kingdom.
Do Ethiopia passport holders need a visa for Canada?
Visa required: Ethiopia citizens must apply for a visa before traveling to Canada.
Do Ethiopia passport holders need a visa for United Arab Emirates?
e-Visa for Ethiopia passport holders traveling to United Arab Emirates.
Data from the Passport Index dataset (MIT), last updated 2026-02-18. Entry rules change and can depend on passport validity, purpose of travel and onward tickets. Always confirm with the destination's official embassy before you travel.