Eritrea passport → Kenya
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Visa-free entry90 days
Eritrean passport holders can visit Kenya without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Kenya at a glance
- Capital
- Nairobi
- Currency
- Kenyan shilling (KES)
- Languages
- English, Swahili
- Calling code
- +254
- Region
- Eastern Africa
KE1.0°N · 38.0°EPhoto: Clarke Dhana · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsKenya for other passports
- EritreaVisa-free90 days
IndiaeTA90 days
United StateseTA90 days
United KingdomeTA90 days
United Arab EmirateseTA90 days
ChinaeTA90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneTA90 days
BangladesheTA90 days
Sri LankaeTA90 days
NepaleTA90 days
NigeriaVisa-free60 days
PhilippineseTA90 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Eritrean passport holders
RwandaVisa-free30 days
UgandaVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MauritiusVisa on arrival60 days
SeychellesVisa on arrival90 days
Common questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Kenya?
Eritrean passport holders can visit Kenya without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Eritrean citizens stay in Kenya?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Eritrean citizens get a visa on arrival in Kenya?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Eritrean citizens visit without a visa?
37 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Eritrea passport ranks #87 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Eritrean citizens (edited 6 Sept 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Kenya before you travel.