Access
On arrival
AStay 15 days
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Ethiopia passport to Thailand
Ethiopia passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Thailand, usually for 15 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
On arrival
AStay 90 days
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Key facts
- Thailand lets 112 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Ethiopia is one of them.
- Ethiopia passports get “On arrival” at 28 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Thailand passports also enter Ethiopia without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Thailand
Open to Ethiopia passports near Thailand
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
EthiopiaThailand- Typical duration
- 8.7 hours
- From
- ADD
- To
- BKK
Airlines Ethiopian Airlines, Singapore Airlines
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Ethiopia
Country profile
Capital
Addis Ababa
Population
111.7 million
Area
1,127,127 km²
Currency
Ethiopian birr ETB
Languages
Amharic
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
1.2 million · 2024
Migrant share
0.9%
Ethnic groups · 2022
- Oromo35.8%
- Amhara24.1%
- other13.5%
- Somali7.2%
- Tigray5.7%
- Sidama4.1%
- Other9.6%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Thailand
Country profile
Capital
Bangkok
Population
65.9 million
Area
514,000 km²
Currency
Thai baht THB
Languages
Thai
Time zone
UTC+07:00
Foreign-born
3.2 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.4%
Ethnic groups · 2015
- Thai97.5%
- Burmese1.3%
- other1.1%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type A / Type B / Type O
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 191 · Ambulance 1669
Dialing code
+66
Airports
BKK · HKT · DMK · CNX
Highlights
- Grand Palace
- Doi Suthep
- Maya Bay
- Ayutthaya
- White Temple
Ethiopia · On arrival
FAQ
Does a Ethiopia passport need a visa for Thailand?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 15 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 15 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Thailand typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Thailand mission.
What about a Thailand passport entering Ethiopia?
The reverse result is “On arrival”.
How do you apply for Thailand as a visitor?
Visa exemption / tourist visa / DTV：Exemption often 60 days; DTV 180 days per entry。Visa-exempt travellers enter directly. Remote workers or wellness stays can apply for the Destination Thailand Visa.