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Ethiopia

Find essential information to decide on your next steps.

OVERVIEW
Hello Ethiopian youth! Welcome to WakaWell

Thinking about migrating and need reliable info? You’re in the right place! We’ve got all the important details on migration opportunities, how to get started, and what to keep in mind. 

Before you take the leap, we want to make sure you’re fully prepared. Moving to a new country is exciting, but it can also feel like a lot. We’re here to make it easier and guide you through the process. 

LEARN
Your future, your journey

Note: All the information below is provided by experts from the International Organization for Migration (IOM), verified by government partners whenever possible and updated on an annual basis. We provide external links when relevant but cannot take responsibility for the quality of information provided by external partners. 

Destinations

Where can I go with my Ethiopian passport?

The WakaWell Visa Wizard offers a quick overview of tourist visa requirements for various countries, tailored specifically for Ethiopian passport holders. While a tourist visa doesn’t permit work, study, or long-term stays, it’s a great starting point to explore your options. Access all the information you need to plan your journey and make informed choices for your future. The world is waiting for you—start your adventure today!

Country
Visa Required

RESOURCES
Explore valuable resources for your journey

Resources and organizations to guide and support your journey.

Peer Education Program

IOM's Peer Education Programme is designed to ensure that young people gain the skills and knowledge to make well-informed decisions about migration at school from their peers.

Community Conversation Program

IOM's Community Conversations Programme (CCP) engages with influential local leaders in community forums to disseminate messages about local livelihoods, regular migration pathways and irregular migration risks. Leaders then disseminate the messaging through their own networks.

Refugees and Returnees Services (RRS)

Refugees and Returnees Services (RRS) is a department established by the Government of Ethiopia to lead and manage refugee and related activities in the country.

Ethiopian Overseas Employment Agencies Federation (EOEAF)

The Ethiopian Overseas Employment Agencies Federation (EOEAF) promotes employment opportunities abroad and works closely with the Government of Ethiopia to ensure fair and ethical recruitment and protect the rights, safety, and dignity of migrant workers at all stages of the migration process.