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Do Ethiopia citizens need a visa for Slovakia?

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Ethiopia citizens need a visa to enter Slovakia. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Ethiopia vs Slovakia: passport comparison

Ethiopia

12

visa-free countries

Global rank: #182 · mobility 70.2

Slovakia

120

visa-free countries

Global rank: #23 · mobility 169.1
9

countries both Ethiopia and Slovakia can enter visa-free together

Ethiopia + Slovakia: passport compatibility

29%

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

Where Ethiopia and Slovakia travel together — by entry type:

9 both visa-free
16 both visa on arrival
18 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
140 access differs

Where Ethiopia and Slovakia 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 (9)

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

Only Ethiopia is visa-free (3)

Where to apply: Slovakia has no mission in Ethiopia

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
Kenya 1,059 km
Applications accepted in: Nairobi
2
Saudi Arabia 1,710 km
Applications accepted in: Riyadh
3
United Arab Emirates 2,131 km
Applications accepted in: Abu Dhabi

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Ethiopia → Slovakia

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

33,1%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Ethiopia
+18,6 pp above the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused more often than average
-1.9 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 35.0%, now 33.1%
26,166applications filed
16,542visas issued
8,657refusals
#24strictest of 118 countries

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Ethiopia — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Ethiopia → Slovakia

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

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

3rule changes for the Ethiopia passport, 2 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 →

Slovakia: good to know

Bratislava

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+421

Calling code

Where else Ethiopia goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Slovakia

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

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Ethiopia citizens need a visa for Slovakia?
Ethiopia citizens need a visa to enter Slovakia. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Ethiopia or Slovakia?
The Slovakia passport is stronger: 120 visa-free countries versus 12. Global rank: Ethiopia #182, Slovakia #23.
Where can Ethiopia and Slovakia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 9 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Slovakia?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Ethiopia and Slovakia?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Ethiopia passport ranking

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