Eritrea Passport:
Visa-Free Countries & Entry Rules
Abroad Travel Guide – 89 destinations open to Eritrea passport holders without a visa arranged in advance.
Eritrea passport holders can currently enter 13 destinations visa-free (including simple eTA authorisations), receive a visa on arrival in 27 countries and apply online for an e-Visa in 49. An embassy visa is still required for 108 destinations. The full breakdown by category is below, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26. Select another passport to compare, and wherever a second citizenship or residency could strengthen your passport, we will show you the way.
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without arranging
a visa in advance
Benin90 days
Dominica21 days
Gambia90 days
Haiti90 days
Ivory CoasteTA
KenyaeTA
Micronesia30 days
Philippines30 days
Rwanda30 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days
Seychelles90 days
Singapore30 days
Uganda90 daysEnter with just your passport, no visa needed. Some destinations require a simple electronic travel authorization (eTA). Permitted stay length is shown for each country.
Bangladesh
Bolivia
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cape Verde
Comoros
Djibouti
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Iran
Laos
Macao
Madagascar
Maldives
Mauritania
Mauritius
Namibia
Nepal
Nigeria
Palau
Samoa
Somalia
Sri Lanka
Timor-Leste
Tuvalu
ZambiaA visa is issued when you land, usually a short form and a fee right at the border. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Albania
Antigua and Barbuda
Australia
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bhutan
Botswana
Cameroon
Colombia
DR Congo
Ecuador
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Ethiopia
Gabon
Georgia
Guinea
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Iraq
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Lesotho
Libya
Malawi
Malaysia
Moldova
Mongolia
Mozambique
Myanmar
Oman
Pakistan
Papua New Guinea
Qatar
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Sao Tome and Principe
Sierra Leone
South Korea
South Sudan
Suriname
Syria
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Togo
United Arab Emirates
Vietnam
ZimbabweApply online before you travel; approval usually arrives within a few days by email. No embassy visit needed, you land with the document ready.
Afghanistan
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Argentina
Armenia
Austria
Azerbaijan
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Congo
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cuba
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Egypt
Estonia
Fiji
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kuwait
Latvia
Lebanon
Liberia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mexico
Monaco
Montenegro
Morocco
Nauru
Netherlands
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
North Korea
North Macedonia
Norway
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Russia
Saint Lucia
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
Spain
Sudan
Swaziland
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican
Venezuela
YemenA visa must be obtained before travelling, via an embassy or consulate of the destination country.
No destinations in this category.
Entry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport. Rules change; always verify before planning a trip.
About the Eritrea Passport
Eritrea's passport ranks in the lower tier, at 67th. It gives visa-free entry to 13 destinations, and total mobility reaches 89 after 27 visa on arrival and 49 e-Visa destinations are added. Africa is the strongest region with 7 visa-free destinations, followed by North America with 3. Asia offers 2, Oceania just 1, and Europe and South America none. For a passport at this level, most trips need a visa application well before departure.
Among the major destinations we track, Singapore is the only one open without a visa. Australia and the United Arab Emirates accept an e-Visa. France and the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Japan, China and Brazil all require a visa in advance, as do 108 destinations overall. A second citizenship such as Malta Citizenship by Merit could add up to 92 destinations.
Visa-Free Access by Region
Eritrea passport holders can enter 13 destinations visa-free or with a simple eTA. Destinations with a green outline have residency or citizenship programs you can explore.
Europe 0
Asia 2
Africa 7
North America 3
South America 0
Oceania 1
How Eritrea Compares
| Passport | Rank | Mobility | Visa-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congo | #65 | 91 | 21 |
| Liberia | #65 | 91 | 25 |
| Nepal | #65 | 91 | 13 |
| Burundi | #66 | 90 | 19 |
| Sri Lanka | #66 | 90 | 21 |
 Eritrea | #67 | 89 | 13 |
| Ethiopia | #67 | 89 | 13 |
| Nigeria | #68 | 88 | 27 |
| Lebanon | #69 | 87 | 16 |
| DR Congo | #70 | 86 | 17 |
| North Korea | #70 | 86 | 10 |
The top-ranked Denmark passport (#1) opens 183 destinations, 94 more destinations than the Eritrea passport.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can Eritrea passport holders visit without a visa?
Eritrea passport holders can visit 13 destinations visa-free (including destinations that only ask for an eTA), plus 27 with a visa on arrival and 49 with an e-Visa. That gives a mobility score of 89 out of 197 destinations, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26.
What is the Eritrea passport ranking?
The Eritrea passport ranks #67 in the Abroad Mobility passport ranking, a position shared with 1 other passport, with a mobility score of 89. The ranking covers 198 passports on 77 positions: passports with the same score share a position and the next score takes the next number. It counts destinations open visa-free, with an eTA, with a visa on arrival or with an e-Visa. The top-ranked passport is Denmark with 183 destinations.
Do Eritrea passport holders need a visa for the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada?
Schengen area (checked against France): visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United Kingdom: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. United States: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Canada: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Always confirm the current rules with the official government source before you travel.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to Eritrea passport holders?
27 destinations issue a visa on arrival to Eritrea passport holders: Bangladesh, Bolivia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Comoros, Djibouti, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau and 17 more. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Which countries require a visa for Eritrea passport holders?
Eritrea passport holders need a visa arranged in advance for 108 destinations, including United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, France, Germany, China, New Zealand and 100 more.
How can a Eritrea passport holder get a stronger second passport?
Citizenship by investment programs grant a second passport in return for an approved investment. For Eritrea passport holders, the programs in our database that add the most destinations are Malta Citizenship by Merit (+92 destinations, from USD $1,430,000, about 24 months), Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP (+81 destinations, from USD $272,000, about 6 months) and Antigua & Barbuda CIP (+77 destinations, from USD $265,000, about 6 months). Abroad Mobility can help you compare eligibility, timelines and the full process.
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