Airport transit without a visa
Transit without a visaPassengers with a confirmed onward flight to a third country within 6 hours who remain inside the airport and have the documents needed for their next destination qualify.
- Stay
- Up to 6 hours
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Eritrea visas
Eritrea transit visa
You can transit without a visa if you have a confirmed flight to a third country within 6 hours and stay inside the airport.
Ways to get a Eritrea transit visa
Who doesn't
Passengers qualify for transit without a visa if they have a confirmed onward flight to a third country within 6 hours, stay inside the airport and hold the documents needed for their next destination.
Changing planes
- Can you stay airside?
- Yes, without a visa if you stay in the transit area
- Leaving the airport
- You cannot leave the airport under this transit arrangement.
- Longest transit
- 6 hours
- Transit without a visa
- Have a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 6 hours. Stay inside the airport and hold the documents required for your next destination.
What to bring
- A confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 6 hours.
- Documents required for the next destination.
Good to know
- Do not leave the airport.
- Your onward flight must be to a third country within 6 hours.
- A separate transit visa and rules for longer connections are not described.
Questions
Do I need a transit visa for Eritrea?
Passengers qualify for transit without a visa if they have a confirmed onward flight to a third country within 6 hours, stay inside the airport and hold the documents needed for their next destination.
How long can I stay on a Eritrea transit visa?
Up to 6 hours
What documents do I need for a Eritrea transit visa?
A confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 6 hours.; Documents required for the next destination..
How long can I stay in transit in Eritrea?
Up to 6 hours, if you meet the conditions. Have a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 6 hours. Stay inside the airport and hold the documents required for your next destination.
Can I stay inside the airport in Eritrea without a visa?
Yes, staying in the international transit area is allowed for most travellers. To leave the airport: You cannot leave the airport under this transit arrangement.
What rules do I have to follow on a Eritrea transit visa?
Do not leave the airport. Your onward flight must be to a third country within 6 hours.
Does my passport change whether I need a transit visa for Eritrea?
Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Eritrea visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.
Can a transit visa for Eritrea be refused?
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.
Where do I check the latest Eritrea transit visa rules?
On Eritrea's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.
Can I change my transit visa once I am in Eritrea?
Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.
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