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Eritrea visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Eritrea? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Eastern Africa | Continent: Africa

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2Visa-free
0eVisa
2Visa on arrival
194Visa required

Eritrea entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 2 can enter Eritrea visa-free and 2 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 194 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

4 of 198 passports can travel to Eritrea without arranging anything before departure.

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Eritrea entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Eritrea
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaVisa required
GermanyVisa required
FranceVisa required
IndiaVisa required
ChinaVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
South AfricaVisa required
BrazilVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Eritrea visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Eritrea.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa22049
Asia00051
Europe00045
North America00023
Oceania00014
South America00012

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 2
Visa on arrival 2
Visa required 194

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Eritrea?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 2 can enter visa-free, 2 can get a visa on arrival and 194 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Eritrea without a visa?

2 passports have visa-free access to Eritrea, including Kenya and Uganda.

Does Eritrea offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 2 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Eritrea. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Do African passport holders need a visa for Eritrea?

Of 53 passports from Africa, 4 can enter Eritrea visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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