Eastern Africa

Eritrea visa requirements

Travellers from 4 of 198 countries can visit Eritrea easily: no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

What 198 passports need to visit Eritrea

Find your own passport in the list below for the exact rule.

No visa needed2 of 198 passportsJust show your passport at the border.
Visa on arrival2 of 198 passportsGet it at the airport or border.
Visa needed194 of 198 passportsApply at the embassy or consulate.

Types of Eritrea visa

Tourist and visitor entry7 optionsVisitors generally need a visa from an Eritrean embassy or consulate, unless they qualify for visa-free entry or a visa on arrival.
Transit without a visa1 optionsYou can transit without a visa if you have a confirmed flight to a third country within 6 hours and stay inside the airport.
Visa on arrival3 optionsCitizens of Ethiopia and Sudan can get a visa on arrival. Travellers with confirmation of a pre-arranged visa can also qualify through a sponsor in Eritrea.

Find your passport

198 of 198 passports

Who can visit easily, by part of the world

For each part of the world: how many countries' travellers can come easily. Easy means no visa, a visa at the airport, or a short online form.

Africa4 of 53 countries
Asia0 of 50 countries
Europe0 of 46 countries
Americas0 of 35 countries
Oceania0 of 14 countries

Planning a trip? Read the Eritrea guide

Questions

How many passports can enter Eritrea without a visa?

4 of 198 passports can enter without applying before travel.

What is the most common entry rule for Eritrea?

Visa needed: it applies to 194 passports.

Which passports need an embassy visa for Eritrea?

194 passports, including India, China, United States, Indonesia Pakistan, and 189 more.

Do India passport holders need a visa for Eritrea?

Visa needed.

Do China passport holders need a visa for Eritrea?

Visa needed.

Do United States passport holders need a visa for Eritrea?

Visa needed.

Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for Eritrea?

Visa needed.

Do Pakistan passport holders need a visa for Eritrea?

Visa needed.

Do Brazil passport holders need a visa for Eritrea?

Visa needed.

Which region's passports have the easiest access to Eritrea?

Africa: 4 of 53 passports enter without applying first.

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