PeruEritrea: Visa required

PeruEritrea

Do Peru passport holders need a visa for Eritrea?

Visa required

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

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

Source: us.embassyeritrea.org (checked July 18, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance13,112 km, straight line (~15h 56m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Eritrea1 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Visa-free alternatives near Eritrea

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Frequently asked questions

Do Peru passport holders need a visa for Eritrea?

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

How far is Eritrea from Peru?

About 13,112 km in a straight line, roughly ~15h 56m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Eritrea?

Eritrean nakfa (ERN).

What is the emergency number in Eritrea?

113 / 114 / 116.

What time zone is Eritrea in?

Asmara (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Asmara?

Asmara International Airport (ASM), about 4 km away.

How many countries can enter Eritrea without a visa?

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

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

Egypt, Kenya, Israel, Jordan, United Arab Emirates, Syria.

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 Peru

Peru, officially the Republic of Peru, is a country in western South America. It is bordered to the north by Ecuador and Colombia, to the east by Brazil, to the southeast by Bolivia, to the south by Chile, and to the south and west by the Pacific Ocean. Peru is a megadiverse country, with habitats ranging from the arid plains of the Pacific coastal region in the west, to the peaks of the Andes mountains extending from the north to the southeast of the country, to the tropical Amazon basin rainforest in the east with the Amazon River. Peru has a population of over 32 million, and its capital and largest city is Lima. At 1,285,216 km2 (496,225 sq mi), Peru is the 19th largest country in the world, and the third largest in South America.

CapitalLima

RegionSouth America

Population34.6M

Area1,285,216 km²

CurrencyPeruvian sol (1 USD ≈ 3.44 PEN)

LanguagesAymara, Quechua, Spanish

Calling code+51

Drives on theright

TimezoneLima (UTC-5)

Nearest airportJorge Chávez International Airport (LIM), 11 km

Emergency number105 / 106 / 111 / 116 / 117 / 911

UNESCO sites72

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$9,684 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.1M (2020)

Climate in Lima

Warmest March, coolest August, driest April, sunniest October. Best time to visit: April, May.

Monthly climate normals for Lima, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	24.7°C	20.5°C	10mm	328h
February	25.3°C	21.2°C	5mm	309h
March	25.6°C	21.2°C	10mm	338h
April	23.5°C	19°C	0mm	340h
May	21.3°C	17°C	1mm	329h
June	19.1°C	15.2°C	2mm	308h
July	17.8°C	13.6°C	0mm	326h
August	17.7°C	13.6°C	0mm	326h
September	18°C	13.7°C	0mm	329h
October	19.4°C	15°C	1mm	358h
November	19.8°C	15.5°C	1mm	348h
December	21.7°C	17.8°C	17mm	312h

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

Peru is without a doubt one of the most captivating countries in South America. Home of the epic lost Inca citadel of Machu Picchu and the mind-blowing Nazca Lines, this country's unique past awakens the adventurer in travellers of all sorts. Its awe-inspiring scenery varies from the wild Amazon jungles to vast coastal deserts and the icy peaks of the Andes. Peru hosts a biodiversity rarely seen within the limits of a single country, with a list of spectacular wildlife far beyond the well-known llamas and circling condors. On top of all that, Peru's friendly, multi-ethnic people are a cultural treasure on their own. The enchanting mix of dozens of distinct indigenous groups, mestizos and criollos, all with their own colourful traditions and food delicacies, is an encounter you won't easily forget.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Belen Square
Biblioteca del Congreso de la República "César Vallejo"
Calle Almudena
Calle Espaderos
Calle Hospital
Calle Plateros
Calle San Pedro
Calle Saphy
Calle Triunfo
Calle del Medio

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Día de Todos los Santos

December 8, 2026Inmaculada Concepción

December 9, 2026Batalla de Ayacucho

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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	8.1°C	14mm	339h
February	22°C	10.6°C	15mm	313h
March	24.4°C	12.7°C	1mm	357h
April	24.8°C	13.7°C	32mm	352h
May	23.7°C	14°C	44mm	366h
June	24.9°C	14.7°C	19mm	368h
July	21.5°C	14°C	143mm	287h
August	20.7°C	13.6°C	159mm	299h
September	23.4°C	12.5°C	5mm	345h
October	21.5°C	10.8°C	8mm	360h
November	19.8°C	10.1°C	50mm	334h
December	19.1°C	9.3°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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