Eritrea tourist visa

Visitors who do not qualify for visa-free entry or a visa on arrival must get a visa from an Eritrean embassy or consulate. Citizens of Kenya and Uganda can visit without a visa for an indefinite stay. Certain Chinese and Libyan passport holders qualify for up to 60 days. Children under 18 qualify when accompanied by parents holding an Eritrean national ID card.

There are 7 options: Visa from an embassy or consulate (a visa from an embassy); Visa-free entry for Kenyan and Ugandan citizens (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for certain official passports (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for accompanied children (no visa at all); Visa on arrival for Ethiopian citizens (a visa at the border); Visa on arrival for Sudanese citizens (a visa at the border); Pre-arranged visa collected on arrival (a visa at the border).

Citizens of Kenya and Uganda can visit without a visa. Holders of diplomatic, official or service passports issued by China or Libya qualify. Holders of Chinese passports for public affairs also qualify. Children under 18 qualify when accompanied by parents holding an Eritrean national ID card.

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Eritrea visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

On Eritrea's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.