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Eritrea visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 4 can travel to Eritrea without arranging a visa in advance. 0 can apply online for an e-Visa and 194 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Eritrea: passports by requirement

Do I need a visa for Eritrea?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States Visa required –
United Kingdom Visa required –
India Visa required –
Philippines Visa required –
Nigeria Visa required –
Pakistan Visa required –
Canada Visa required –
Australia Visa required –
China Visa required –
Germany Visa required –

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 0/46
Asia 0/50
Africa 4/53
North America 0/23
South America 0/12
Oceania 0/14

Passports that can enter Eritrea visa-free

2 passports

Passports that get a visa on arrival in Eritrea

2 passports

Passports that need a visa for Eritrea

194 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Eritrea?

It depends on your passport. 2 passports can enter Eritrea visa-free, 2 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 0 can apply for an e-Visa online and 194 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Eritrea without a visa?

2 passports can enter Eritrea visa-free, including Kenya, Uganda.

Holding a Eritrea passport? See where the Eritrea passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Eritrea before you book.