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Eritrea visa requirements by passport

Holders of 4 passports can enter Eritrea without applying at an embassy: 2 visa-free and 2 with a visa on arrival. The other 194 need an embassy visa.

Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error

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~$55 per day
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Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec
Main airport
ASM
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Level 2: Exercise increased caution

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Entry rules for Eritrea by passport

Visa free2 passports

Show your passport at the border. Bring proof of your return trip.

On arrival2 passports

Get the visa at the airport or border when you land. A fee may apply.

Embassy visa required for 194 passports

Eritrea entry: common questions

Which passports can enter Eritrea without a visa?

Holders of 2 passports can enter Eritrea visa-free: Kenya and Uganda.

Which passports get a visa on arrival in Eritrea?

Holders of these 2 passports can get a visa on arrival in Eritrea: Ethiopia and Sudan. A fee may apply.

How up to date are these Eritrea entry rules?

The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with Eritrea's official immigration website or embassy before you travel.