Ethiopia to Kenya: Visa Requirements 2026

Entry Requirement — 2026
🇪🇹 Ethiopia → 🇰🇪 Kenya
Visa Free

Up to 90 days without a visa.

Ethiopia citizens can enter Kenya without a visa for up to 90 days. No embassy appointment or pre-application is required for short stays. Cost of living in Kenya runs about 10% higher than in Ethiopia (index 28 vs 18, NYC=100).

Ethiopia Passport Strength

12 Visa-free
28 Visa on arrival
55 e-Visa
104 Visa required

Entry Details — Kenya

Entry type
Visa Free
Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.
Maximum stay
90 days
Per entry. Extension may be possible in-country.
Cost of living — Kenya
28.4
Index vs NYC=100 · Full data →
Income tax — Kenya
30%
Top marginal rate · All tax rates →
Digital nomad visa
Not available
No dedicated digital nomad visa programme.
Monthly budget (comfortable)
~$710/month
Estimated for a single expat · Budget tool →

Other Africa Destinations — Ethiopia Passport

🇩🇿AlgeriaVisa Required 🇦🇴AngolaVisa Required 🇧🇯BeninVisa Free 🇧🇼Botswanae-Visa 🇧🇫Burkina Fasoe-Visa 🇧🇮BurundiVisa on Arrival 🇨🇲Cameroone-Visa 🇨🇻Cape VerdeVisa on Arrival

Cost of Living & Tax Overview

Kenya is approximately 10% more expensive than Ethiopia (index 28 vs 18, NYC=100). Budget accordingly for accommodation and daily expenses.
Full comparison: Ethiopia vs Kenya →
Tax rates in Kenya — income, corporate & VAT →

Frequently Asked Questions

Do Ethiopia citizens need a visa to visit Kenya?+

Ethiopia passport holders currently have Visa Free access to Kenya. Citizens can enter without a visa for tourism or short stays.

How long can Ethiopia passport holders stay in Kenya?+

The authorised stay for Ethiopia citizens in Kenya is 90 days per entry under current rules. Extensions may be available — check with local immigration authorities on arrival.

Is there a digital nomad visa for Kenya?+

Pas de nomad visa dédié. Long-stay visa standard disponible (90 jours, renouvelable hors Schengen). Revenu minimum non défini officiellement.

What is the cost of living in Kenya?+

The cost of living index for Kenya is 28.4 (NYC=100). See the entry details section for an estimated monthly expat budget. For detailed price breakdowns visit the full cost of living guide for Kenya.

What documents are required for Ethiopia citizens to enter Kenya?+

A valid Ethiopia passport is the minimum requirement. Since entry is visa free, no additional visa is needed for short stays.

Data source: Passport Index 2026 (github.com/imorte/passport-index-data, MIT). Visa requirements change without notice — always verify with the official embassy before travel. Last updated April 2026. Not legal or immigration advice.