EritreaTajikistan: Visa required

EritreaTajikistan

Do Eritrea passport holders need a visa for Tajikistan?

Visa required

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

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

Source: mfa.tj (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

Distance3,898 km, straight line (~5h 5m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Tajikistan82 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Tajikistan

Eritrea passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Eritrea passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Eritrea passport holders need a visa for Tajikistan?

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

How far is Tajikistan from Eritrea?

About 3,898 km in a straight line, roughly ~5h 5m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Tajikistan?

Tajikistani somoni (TJS).

What is the emergency number in Tajikistan?

112.

What time zone is Tajikistan in?

Dushanbe (UTC+5).

What is the nearest airport to Dushanbe?

Dushanbe International Airport (DYU), about 6 km away.

How many countries can enter Tajikistan without a visa?

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

What nearby countries can Eritrea passport holders visit without a visa instead of Tajikistan?

Iran, Nepal.

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 Tajikistan

Tajikistan, officially the Republic of Tajikistan, is a landlocked country located in Central Asia. Dushanbe is the capital and largest city of the country, with a population of over 1.2 million. Tajikistan borders Afghanistan to the south, Uzbekistan to the west, Kyrgyzstan to the north, and China to the east; it is narrowly separated from Pakistan by Afghanistan's Wakhan Corridor. Its total population exceeds 11 million.

CapitalDushanbe

RegionCentral Asia

Population10.8M

Area143,100 km²

CurrencyTajikistani somoni (1 USD ≈ 9.23 TJS)

LanguagesRussian, Tajik

Calling code+992

Drives on theright

TimezoneDushanbe (UTC+5)

Nearest airportDushanbe International Airport (DYU), 6 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites5

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,637 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1M (2018)

Travel guide

Tajikistan is a landlocked country on the ancient Silk Road in Central Asia. The nation's majority culture is non-Turkic, unlike its neighbors to the north and west and east. Tajikistan is the poorest of the former Soviet states, owing to its remote geography and a devastating civil war that wracked the country from 1992 until 1997. But travelers here will find a land of stunning beauty, replete with soaring mountains, quaint pamirs, turquoise alpine lakes, Silk Road cities and ruins, and a charming and hospitable people. For those looking to experience a true adventurer's dream in the Roof of the World without the throngs of tourists in Nepal and Pakistan, Tajikistan is the place to be.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cultural Heritage Sites of Ancient Khuttal
Pamir National Park
Sarazm
Silk Roads: Zarafshan-Karakum Corridor
Tigrovaya Balka Nature Reserve

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