Kenya passport → Eritrea
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Visa-free entry
Kenyan passport holders can visit Eritrea without a visa.
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.
Eritrea at a glance
- Capital
- Asmara
- Currency
- Eritrean nakfa (ERN)
- Languages
- Arabic, English, Tigrinya
- Calling code
- +291
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Eritrea for other passports
- KenyaVisa-free
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa required
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa required
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Eastern Africa for Kenyan passport holders
BurundiVisa-free90 days
EthiopiaVisa-free365 days
MalawiVisa-free90 days
MauritiusVisa-free90 days
MozambiqueVisa-free30 days
RwandaVisa-free180 days
South SudanVisa-free90 days
TanzaniaVisa-free90 days
Common questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Kenyan passport holders can visit Eritrea without a visa.
How long can Kenyan citizens stay in Eritrea?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Kenyan citizens get a visa on arrival in Eritrea?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can Kenyan citizens visit without a visa?
66 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Kenya passport ranks #63 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Kenyan citizens (edited 7 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Eritrea before you travel.