🇪🇷Eritrea passport
Visa requirements for ordinary passport holders, tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.
Eritrea passport holders can travel to 40 destinations without arranging a visa in advance. That is 15 visa-free, 22 with a visa on arrival, and 3 with an electronic travel authorisation. 21 more offer an e-visa; 186 require a visa before you travel. This puts the Eritrea passport 98th of 199 worldwide.
- 15 visa-free
- 22 on arrival
- 3 eTA
- 21 e-visa
- 186 visa required
- #98 global rank
Visa-free
15 destinationsEnter on a valid passport, no visa.
Visa on arrival
22 destinationsA visa is issued at the border.
Electronic travel authorisation (eTA)
3 destinationsQuick online approval before departure.
e-Visa
21 destinationsApply and get approved online before travel.
Visa required in advance
186 destinationsArrange a visa before you travel.
Åland Islands
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Anguilla
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Australia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Bouvet Island
Brazil
British Indian Ocean Territory
British Virgin Islands
Brunei
Bulgaria
Burkina Faso
Cameroon
Canada
Cape Verde
Caribbean Netherlands
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Colombia
Costa Rica
Côte d’Ivoire
Croatia
Curaçao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominican Republic
DR Congo
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Estonia
Eswatini
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French Southern Territories
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guadeloupe
Guam
Guatemala
Guernsey
Guinea-Bissau
Heard Island and McDonald Islands
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Iraq
Ireland
Isle of Man
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jersey
Jordan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Latvia
Lebanon
Lesotho
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Malawi
Malaysia
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Martinique
Mayotte
Mexico
Moldova
Monaco
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Nauru
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Korea
North Macedonia
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Oman
Pakistan
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Republic of the Congo
Réunion
Romania
Russia
Saint Barthélemy
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
São Tomé and Príncipe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Sint Maarten
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Georgia
South Korea
Spain
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Tokelau
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
U.S. Minor Outlying Islands
U.S. Virgin Islands
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zimbabwe
Entry not permitted
1 destinationFrequently asked questions
How many countries can Eritrea passport holders visit visa-free?
40 out of 248 destinations covered, without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA). 21 more offer an e-visa; 186 require a visa before travel.
Where can Eritrea passport holders travel without a visa?
The country-by-country list below shows where Eritrea passport holders can travel visa-free, get a visa on arrival, use an eTA, apply for an e-visa, or need a visa in advance. 40 destinations are currently in the easier-access group.
Do Eritrea passport holders need a visa?
It depends on the destination. Some destinations are visa-free or offer a visa on arrival or eTA; 21 offer an e-visa, while 186 require a visa before travel. Check the destination-specific entry rule and official authority before departure.
How can I check the latest visa requirements for a Eritrea passport?
Use the destination list and visa requirement pages on this site as a starting point. The Eritrea passport data is dated October 19, 2026; rules can change and may depend on nationality, residence, travel purpose, passport validity, or length of stay. Confirm the result with the destination's official immigration authority or consulate.
What is the Eritrea passport ranked?
98th of 199 passports worldwide, by number of visa-free-or-easier destinations.
What is the best time to visit Eritrea?
March, June, based on Asmara's climate normals.
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Eritrea have?
1.
Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.