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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Vanuatu citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?

e-Visa / ETA

Vanuatu citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Ethiopia — applied for online before departure.

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Vanuatu vs Ethiopia: passport comparison

Vanuatu

48

visa-free countries

Global rank: #105 · mobility 103.1

Ethiopia

12

visa-free countries

Global rank: #182 · mobility 70.2
10

countries both Vanuatu and Ethiopia can enter visa-free together

Vanuatu + Ethiopia: passport compatibility

71%

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

Where Vanuatu and Ethiopia travel together — by entry type:

10 both visa-free
22 both visa on arrival
32 both e-visa / eTA
75 both need a visa
58 access differs

Where Vanuatu 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 (10)

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

Only Ethiopia is visa-free (2)

How the entry rule changed: Vanuatu → 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 Vanuatu → Ethiopia rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Vanuatu 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 Vanuatu 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

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Vanuatu citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Vanuatu citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter Ethiopia — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Vanuatu or Ethiopia?
The Vanuatu passport is stronger: 48 visa-free countries versus 12. Global rank: Vanuatu #105, Ethiopia #182.
Where can Vanuatu and Ethiopia citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 10 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. Plus an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Vanuatu 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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