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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?

Visa on arrival

Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens can get a visa on arrival for Ethiopia — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.

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Visa on arrival
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Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Ethiopia: passport comparison

Bosnia and Herzegovina

74

visa-free countries

Global rank: #88 · mobility 130.7

Ethiopia

12

visa-free countries

Global rank: #182 · mobility 70.2
7

countries both Bosnia and Herzegovina and Ethiopia can enter visa-free together

Bosnia and Herzegovina + Ethiopia: passport compatibility

52%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Bosnia and Herzegovina and Ethiopia travel together — by entry type:

7 both visa-free
21 both visa on arrival
32 both e-visa / eTA
43 both need a visa
94 access differs

Where Bosnia and Herzegovina and Ethiopia can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (7)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Ethiopia is visa-free (5)

How the entry rule changed: Bosnia and Herzegovina → Ethiopia

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Bosnia and Herzegovina → Ethiopia rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Bosnia and Herzegovina passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Ethiopia: good to know

Addis Ababa

Capital

Ethiopian Birr (ETB)

Currency

East Africa Time (UTC+3)

Time zone

+251

Calling code

Where else Bosnia and Herzegovina goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Ethiopia

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa on arrival

Issued at the border on arrival

Frequently asked

Do Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens can get a visa on arrival for Ethiopia — right at the airport or border, no embassy needed.
Which passport is stronger — Bosnia and Herzegovina or Ethiopia?
The Bosnia and Herzegovina passport is stronger: 74 visa-free countries versus 12. Global rank: Bosnia and Herzegovina #88, Ethiopia #182.
Where can Bosnia and Herzegovina and Ethiopia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 7 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Ethiopia?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Ethiopia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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