Kenya 
Ethiopia Kenyan citizens are visa-exempt for entry to Ethiopia, subject to standard entry conditions on arrival.
Last verified: 2026-02-05
At a glance
Entry requirements
- Ethiopia’s official e‑Visa portal lists Kenya among visa-exempt nationalities (no visa required).
- For tourist travel, Ethiopia’s official e‑Visa guidance references a passport validity rule of at least 6 months from the intended date of entry; confirm current rules with your airline and Ethiopian authorities before travel.
- Ethiopia requires a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate for travellers arriving from countries with risk of Yellow Fever transmission (WHO lists Kenya as a risk country).
Stay
Permitted length of stay and any extensions are determined by Ethiopian immigration authorities; confirm current rules with official sources before travel.
Passport
Passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry (per Ethiopia e‑Visa portal guidance).
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow Fever vaccination certificate required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of Yellow Fever transmission; Ethiopia also requires it for travellers transiting more than 12 hours through an airport in a risk country (per WHO country list).
Rules can change and may vary by entry point and traveller circumstances; always verify with official Ethiopian sources and your airline before travel.
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Sources
- Ethiopia e‑Visa (official) — Tourist Visa on Arrival page (visa exemptions section; Kenya listed as visa‑exempt)
- Ethiopia e‑Visa (official) — Tourist visa information (passport validity guidance)
- WHO — Yellow fever vaccination requirements and recommendations (country list PDF; Ethiopia entry requirement)
Important
This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.