Eritrea passport → Rwanda
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Visa-free entry30 days
Eritrean passport holders can visit Rwanda without a visa for up to 30 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.
Rwanda at a glance
- Capital
- Kigali
- Currency
- Rwandan franc (RWF)
- Languages
- English, French, Kinyarwanda
- Calling code
- +250
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Rwanda for other passports
- EritreaVisa-free30 days
IndiaVisa-free30 days
United StatesVisa on arrival30 days
United KingdomVisa-free30 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival30 days
ChinaVisa on arrival30 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa-free30 days
BangladeshVisa-free30 days
Sri LankaVisa-free30 days
NepalVisa on arrival30 days
NigeriaVisa on arrival30 days
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Eritrean passport holders
KenyaVisa-free90 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 Rwanda?
Eritrean passport holders can visit Rwanda without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Eritrean citizens stay in Rwanda?
Up to 30 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Eritrean citizens get a visa on arrival in Rwanda?
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 Rwanda before you travel.