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Eritrea passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Eritrea passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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11Visa-free
51eVisa
27Visa on arrival
109Visa required

Eritrea passport at a glance

With a Eritrea passport you can enter 11 destinations visa-free and 27 with a visa on arrival, so 38 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 51 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 109 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Eritrea

Do Eritrea passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Eritrea passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa required
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa required
United Arab EmirateseVisa
TurkeyVisa required
ThailandeVisa
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Eritrea passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa5141915
Asia292119
Europe00243
North America30416
Oceania1328
South America0138

Longest visa-free stays

Where Eritrea passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 11
eVisa 51
Visa on arrival 27
Visa required 109

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Eritrea passport holders visit without a visa?

Eritrea passport holders can visit 11 destinations visa-free, including Singapore, Philippines, Rwanda, Seychelles, Benin, Dominica and others. Adding the 27 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 38 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Eritrea passport holders?

27 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Eritrea passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Ghana, Cape Verde, Mauritius, Bolivia, Macau and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Eritrea passport holders travel with an eVisa?

51 destinations let Eritrea passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Thailand, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam and others.

Do Eritrea passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Eritrea passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Eritrea passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Eritrea passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Eritrea passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Eritrea passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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