Ethiopia passport power
Africa · PassRank 42 · ranked 180th of 199
The Ethiopia passport has a PassRank score of 42 in 2026, placing it 180th of 199 worldwide and making it a mid-table passport. Holders can enter 12 destinations visa-free, 28 with a visa on arrival and 2 via an eTA — that is 42 of 199 destinations with no visa needed in advance. A further 53 require an e-visa and 103 require a standard visa before travel.
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Ethiopia passport at a glance
| Access type | Destinations |
|---|---|
| Visa-free | 12 |
| Visa on arrival | 28 |
| eTA / ETA | 2 |
| PassRank score (no visa needed in advance) | 42 |
| e-Visa | 53 |
| Visa required | 103 |
| No admission | 0 |
Source: Passport Index dataset (imorte/passport-index-data). Data as of June 2026.
PassRank score = visa-free + visa on arrival + eTA = 42. Snapshot 17 February 2026. Counts exclude the Ethiopia itself. See how this is calculated.
Visa-free destinations (12)
Countries and territories the Ethiopia passport can enter visa-free (days shown where the dataset records a limit):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Barbados | 90 days |
| Benin | 90 days |
| Dominica | 21 days |
| Gambia | 90 days |
| Haiti | 90 days |
| Kenya | 90 days |
| Micronesia | 30 days |
| Philippines | 30 days |
| Rwanda | 30 days |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | 90 days |
| Seychelles | 90 days |
| Singapore | 30 days |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa on arrival (28)
Destinations that issue the Ethiopia passport a visa on arrival (effectively visa-free, paid at the border):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Bangladesh | — |
| Burundi | — |
| Cambodia | — |
| Cape Verde | — |
| Comoros | — |
| Djibouti | — |
| Eritrea | — |
| Ghana | — |
| Guinea-Bissau | — |
| Iran | — |
| Laos | — |
| Macao | — |
| Madagascar | — |
| Maldives | — |
| Mauritius | — |
| Mozambique | — |
| Nicaragua | — |
| Palau | — |
| Saint Lucia | — |
| Samoa | — |
| Senegal | — |
| Somalia | — |
| Sri Lanka | — |
| Tanzania | — |
| Thailand | — |
| Timor-Leste | — |
| Tuvalu | — |
| Zimbabwe | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Electronic travel authorisation / eTA (2)
Destinations requiring only an online eTA (e.g. ESTA, eTA, eVisitor) for the Ethiopia passport — quick to obtain and counted toward the PassRank score:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Ivory Coast | — |
| Suriname | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
e-Visa required (53)
Destinations that require an e-visa obtained before travel (not counted in the PassRank score):
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Albania | — |
| Antigua and Barbuda | — |
| Australia | — |
| Bahamas | — |
| Bahrain | — |
| Bhutan | — |
| Bolivia | — |
| Botswana | — |
| Burkina Faso | — |
| Cameroon | — |
| Chad | — |
| Colombia | — |
| DR Congo | — |
| Ecuador | — |
| El Salvador | — |
| Equatorial Guinea | — |
| Gabon | — |
| Georgia | — |
| Guinea | — |
| Guyana | — |
| Hong Kong | — |
| Indonesia | — |
| Iraq | — |
| Israel | — |
| Kazakhstan | — |
| Kyrgyzstan | — |
| Libya | — |
| Malawi | — |
| Malaysia | — |
| Mauritania | — |
| Moldova | — |
| Mongolia | — |
| Namibia | — |
| Nigeria | — |
| Oman | — |
| Pakistan | — |
| Papua New Guinea | — |
| Qatar | — |
| Saint Kitts and Nevis | — |
| Sao Tome and Principe | — |
| Saudi Arabia | — |
| Sierra Leone | — |
| South Africa | — |
| South Korea | — |
| South Sudan | — |
| Syria | — |
| Tajikistan | — |
| Togo | — |
| Uganda | — |
| United Arab Emirates | — |
| Vanuatu | — |
| Vietnam | — |
| Zambia | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Visa required in advance (103)
Destinations where Ethiopia passport holders must obtain a standard visa before travelling:
| Destination | Max stay |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | — |
| Algeria | — |
| Andorra | — |
| Angola | — |
| Argentina | — |
| Armenia | — |
| Austria | — |
| Azerbaijan | — |
| Belarus | — |
| Belgium | — |
| Belize | — |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | — |
| Brazil | — |
| Brunei | — |
| Bulgaria | — |
| Canada | — |
| Central African Republic | — |
| Chile | — |
| China | — |
| Congo | — |
| Costa Rica | — |
| Croatia | — |
| Cuba | — |
| Cyprus | — |
| Czech Republic | — |
| Denmark | — |
| Dominican Republic | — |
| Egypt | — |
| Estonia | — |
| Fiji | — |
| Finland | — |
| France | — |
| Germany | — |
| Greece | — |
| Grenada | — |
| Guatemala | — |
| Honduras | — |
| Hungary | — |
| Iceland | — |
| India | — |
| Ireland | — |
| Italy | — |
| Jamaica | — |
| Japan | — |
| Jordan | — |
| Kiribati | — |
| Kosovo | — |
| Kuwait | — |
| Latvia | — |
| Lebanon | — |
| Lesotho | — |
| Liberia | — |
| Liechtenstein | — |
| Lithuania | — |
| Luxembourg | — |
| Mali | — |
| Malta | — |
| Marshall Islands | — |
| Mexico | — |
| Monaco | — |
| Montenegro | — |
| Morocco | — |
| Myanmar | — |
| Nauru | — |
| Nepal | — |
| Netherlands | — |
| New Zealand | — |
| Niger | — |
| North Korea | — |
| North Macedonia | — |
| Norway | — |
| Palestine | — |
| Panama | — |
| Paraguay | — |
| Peru | — |
| Poland | — |
| Portugal | — |
| Romania | — |
| Russia | — |
| San Marino | — |
| Serbia | — |
| Slovakia | — |
| Slovenia | — |
| Solomon Islands | — |
| Spain | — |
| Sudan | — |
| Swaziland | — |
| Sweden | — |
| Switzerland | — |
| Taiwan | — |
| Tonga | — |
| Trinidad and Tobago | — |
| Tunisia | — |
| Turkey | — |
| Turkmenistan | — |
| Ukraine | — |
| United Kingdom | — |
| United States | — |
| Uruguay | — |
| Uzbekistan | — |
| Vatican | — |
| Venezuela | — |
| Yemen | — |
Source: Passport Index dataset. Data as of June 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many countries can Ethiopia passport holders visit visa-free?
The Ethiopia passport has a PassRank score of 42, meaning holders can enter 42 of 199 destinations without arranging a visa in advance: 12 visa-free, 28 with a visa on arrival and 2 via an eTA. A further 53 require an e-visa and 103 require a standard visa. Snapshot 17 February 2026.
What is the Ethiopia passport's rank in 2026?
The Ethiopia passport ranks 180th out of 199 on the PassRank index in 2026, with a score of 42. PassRank counts destinations reachable visa-free, on arrival or via eTA; it is our own methodology and may differ from commercial indices.
Does Ethiopia need a visa for the United States?
Ethiopia passport holders need a visa for the United States in advance, per the snapshot. Verify the current requirement with the official US source.
How is the Ethiopia PassRank score calculated?
We count every destination the Ethiopia passport can enter with no visa required before travel: visa-free (12), visa on arrival (28) and eTA/ETA (2). e-Visas are excluded because they must be obtained in advance. The data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org). See the methodology page for details.
Compare with similar passports
- Lebanon — PassRank 43 (179th) · compare Ethiopia vs Lebanon
- DR Congo — PassRank 41 (181st) · compare Ethiopia vs DR Congo
- Laos — PassRank 45 (176th) · compare Ethiopia vs Laos
- Myanmar — PassRank 41 (181st) · compare Ethiopia vs Myanmar
- Haiti — PassRank 45 (176th) · compare Ethiopia vs Haiti
- Nigeria — PassRank 41 (181st) · compare Ethiopia vs Nigeria
See the full ranking, the Africa ranking, or all head-to-head comparisons.
Source & accuracy
Access data is a dated snapshot from the open passport-index dataset (MIT packaging; data from passportindex.org), captured 17 February 2026. The PassRank score is our own transparent count and may differ from commercial indices. This is general information, not legal or immigration advice — visa rules change frequently; always verify the current requirement with the destination's official government source before booking travel. PassRank is not affiliated with Passport Index or Henley & Partners.
Last updated: 2026-06-21