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📖About Ethiopia
The Ethiopia passport currently offers travelers a mobility score with access to 43 destinations worldwide through visa-free or visa-on-arrival arrangements. According to the latest 2026 passport ranking data, Ethiopia holds the 88th position globally, reflecting a notable improvement from its 2006 rank of 78 when it only had a visa-free count of 18. Despite this growth in travel mobility, Ethiopian citizens do not currently have visa-free access to the Schengen Area, meaning a prior visa is required for travel to most European nations. For those holding an Ethiopian passport, travel mobility is largely concentrated within Africa and parts of Asia and the Caribbean. Visa-free entry is available to countries such as Kenya, Singapore, and the Philippines, while visa-on-arrival options include destinations like Bangladesh, Madagascar, and Tanzania. Additionally, many countries, including Türkiye, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates, offer electronic visa (e-visa) facilities to Ethiopian nationals. With an openness score of 28 and a global score of 8, the passport continues to evolve in its international standing, providing access to a total of 43 destinations without the need for a traditional prior embassy visa.
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📈Historical Ranking Trend
Ethiopia's passport ranking progression from 2006 to 2026
Historical ranking trend based on available yearly data.
Trend: Declined by 10 positions from 2006 to 2026
Visa Requirements by Country
Complete breakdown of visa requirements for Ethiopia passport holders
✅ Visa-Free
16 countries
Barbados
Benin
Cook Islands
Dominica
The Gambia
Haiti
Kenya
Micronesia
Philippines
Senegal
Singapore
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Suriname
Rwanda
Thailand
Ghana
🛬 Visa on Arrival
26 countries
Madagascar
Somalia
Bangladesh
Bolivia
Burundi
Cambodia
Cape Verde Islands
Comoro Islands
Eritrea
Guinea-Bissau
Iran
Laos
Macao (SAR China)
Maldives
Mauritius
Mozambique
Nicaragua
Palau Islands
Samoa
St. Lucia
Timor-Leste
Tuvalu
Zimbabwe
Djibouti
Tanzania
Niue
🔐 ETA Required
2 countries
Sri Lanka
Seychelles
💻 E-Visa
41 countries
Antigua and Barbuda
Azerbaijan
Colombia
Gabon
Georgia
Kyrgyzstan
Moldova
Montserrat
Oman
Pakistan
Qatar
Sao Tome and Principe
St. Kitts and Nevis
Tajikistan
Türkiye
United Arab Emirates
Zambia
South Africa
Uganda
Albania
Vietnam
Guinea
Malaysia
Kazakhstan
Botswana
Bahrain
Cameroon
Equatorial Guinea
Togo
Syria
Bahamas
Cuba
Indonesia
Burkina Faso
Mauritania
Congo (Dem. Rep.)
Nigeria
St. Helena
Bhutan
Cote d'Ivoire
South Sudan
❌ Visa Required
141 countries
Afghanistan
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Austria
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bermuda
Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Congo (Rep.)
Costa Rica
Croatia
Curacao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French West Indies
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guam
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hong Kong (SAR China)
Hungary
Iceland
India
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Latvia
Lebanon
Liberia
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
North Macedonia
Malawi
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mayotte
Mexico
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Niger
North Korea
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Palestinian Territory
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Reunion
Romania
Russian Federation
American Samoa
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Sierra Leone
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Korea
Spain
St. Maarten
Sudan
eSwatini
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
British Virgin Islands
US Virgin Islands
Yemen
Australia
Uzbekistan
Kuwait
Lesotho
Comparison against other countries
Closely related passports based on region, mobility tier, and travel profile.
Djibouti
Neighboring East African nation with a closely aligned 2025 ranking of 92nd.
Comparison context
Within East Africa, the Djibouti passport maintains a similar travel freedom profile to Ethiopia’s current standing.South Sudan
Both nations occupy the lower-middle tier of the mobility index with under 50 visa-free destinations.
Comparison context
The South Sudanese passport shares a comparable global mobility tier, reflecting regional diplomatic trends.Kenya
Key economic partner in the East African Community despite Kenya holding a significantly higher mobility rank.
Comparison context
While Kenya offers broader global access, both nations serve as critical diplomatic hubs within the Horn of Africa.Related sources and important links
Trusted references for Ethiopia passport rules, travel notices, and government information.
❓Frequently asked questions
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Source: IATA Travel Centre, Skyscanner & Official Government Websites.