EritreaEstonia: Visa required

EritreaEstonia

Do Eritrea passport holders need a visa for Estonia?

Visa required

Yes. Eritrea passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Estonia.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance5,039 km, straight line (~6h 26m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Estonia138 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Estonia passport holders visiting Eritrea: Visa required.

Other visa-free destinations for Eritrea passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Eritrea passport holders need a visa for Estonia?

Yes. Eritrea passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Estonia.

How far is Estonia from Eritrea?

About 5,039 km in a straight line, roughly ~6h 26m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Estonia?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Estonia?

112.

What time zone is Estonia in?

Tallinn (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Tallinn?

Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL), about 5 km away.

How many countries can enter Estonia without a visa?

138 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Estonia visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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.

About Eritrea

Eritrea, officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in the Horn of Africa region of East Africa. Its capital and largest city is Asmara. The country is bordered by Ethiopia to the south, Sudan to the west, and Djibouti to the southeast. The northeastern and eastern parts of Eritrea have an extensive coastline along the Red Sea. The country has a total area of approximately 117,600 km2 (45,406 sq mi), and includes the Dahlak Archipelago and several of the Hanish Islands.

CapitalAsmara

RegionEastern Africa

Population3.6M

Area117,600 km²

CurrencyEritrean nakfa (1 USD ≈ 15.00 ERN)

LanguagesArabic, English, Tigrinya

Calling code+291

Drives on theright

TimezoneAsmara (UTC+3)

Nearest airportAsmara International Airport (ASM), 4 km

Emergency number113 / 114 / 116

UNESCO sites1

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$689 (2011)

Tourist arrivals142K (2016)

Climate in Asmara

Warmest June, coolest January, driest March, sunniest June. Best time to visit: March, June.

Monthly climate normals for Asmara, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	19.9°C	8.4°C	14mm	339h
February	22°C	10.8°C	15mm	313h
March	24.4°C	12.8°C	1mm	357h
April	24.7°C	13.9°C	32mm	352h
May	23.7°C	14.2°C	44mm	366h
June	24.8°C	14.8°C	19mm	368h
July	21.4°C	14.1°C	141mm	287h
August	20.7°C	13.6°C	161mm	299h
September	23.4°C	12.7°C	5mm	345h
October	21.5°C	10.9°C	8mm	360h
November	19.8°C	10.2°C	50mm	334h
December	19.1°C	9.4°C	21mm	336h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Eritrea is a country in East Africa. Formerly an Italian colony, the country shares a common language and culture with its large neighbour, Ethiopia, which it was once a part of until Eritrea gained its independence in 1993. It used to be Africa's youngest country until 2011, which was when South Sudan gained its independence.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Asmara: A Modernist African City

Upcoming public holidays

January 1, 2027Amet ሓዲሽ ዓመት

January 7, 2027Lidet ልደት

January 19, 2027Timket ጥምቀት

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About Estonia

Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia, is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland across from Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea across from Sweden, to the south by Latvia, and to the east by Russia. The territory of Estonia consists of the mainland, the larger islands of Saaremaa and Hiiumaa, and over 2,300 other islands and islets on the east coast of the Baltic Sea. Its capital city of Tallinn, along with the city of Tartu, are the country's two largest urban areas. The Estonian language, of the Finnic family, is the official language and the first language of the majority of nearly 1.4 million people. Estonia is one of the least populous member states of the European Union.

CapitalTallinn

RegionNorthern Europe

Population1.4M

Area45,227 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesEstonian

Calling code+372

Drives on theright

TimezoneTallinn (UTC+3)

Nearest airportLennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL), 5 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites2

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$34,418 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.7M (2020)

Climate in Tallinn

Warmest June, coolest December, driest December, sunniest July.

Monthly climate normals for Tallinn, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	4.2°C	0.7°C	53mm	71h
February	3.1°C	-0.8°C	98mm	128h
March	4.8°C	-1.1°C	45mm	222h
April	7.7°C	1.1°C	49mm	330h
May	12.7°C	4.4°C	60mm	401h
June	20.8°C	12.1°C	75mm	420h
July	19.4°C	12.4°C	138mm	421h
August	20.4°C	13.2°C	67mm	356h
September	17.1°C	11.1°C	56mm	247h
October	11.6°C	7.1°C	63mm	180h
November	6.8°C	3.4°C	70mm	92h
December	1.6°C	-1.5°C	38mm	31h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Struve Geodetic Arc
Tallinn Old Town

Upcoming public holidays

December 24, 2026jõululaupäev

December 25, 2026esimene jõulupüha

December 26, 2026teine jõulupüha

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