Visa policy of Eritrea

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Visitors to Eritrea must obtain a visa from one of the Eritrean diplomatic missions, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or countries eligible for visa on arrival.

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Visa exemption

Citizens of Kenya and Uganda can visit Eritrea without a visa for an indefinite period of stay.^[1]

In addition, holders of diplomatic, service passports and passports for public affairs of China are visa exempt for a maximum of 60 days.

Visa not required for minors under 18 years of age if accompanied by parents holding a national ID card issued by Eritrea.

Visa on arrival

Citizens of the following countries may obtain a visa on arrival for Eritrea:^[1]

Holders of a confirmation of a pre-arranged visa can obtain a visa on arrival, provided the sponsor in Eritrea submits a request to the Eritrean Immigration Authority 48 hours prior to arrival.^[1]

Transit

Passengers with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 6 hours and cannot leave the airport. They must have documents required for the next destination.^[1]

See also

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Eritrea.

1. ^ ^{a b c d} "Visa and passport". Timatic. International Air Transport Association through Emirates. Retrieved 1 April 2017.