Somalia passport → Eritrea
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Visa required in advance
Somali passport holders need a visa for Eritrea, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Eritrea at a glance
- Capital
- Asmara
- Currency
- Eritrean nakfa (ERN)
- Languages
- Arabic, English, Tigrinya
- Calling code
- +291
- Region
- Eastern Africa
Eritrea for other passports
- SomaliaVisa required
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 Somali passport holders
KenyaVisa-free90 days
RwandaVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
SeychellesVisa on arrival90 days
DjiboutieVisa
Common questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Somali passport holders need a visa for Eritrea, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Somali citizens stay in Eritrea?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Somali citizens get a visa on arrival in Eritrea?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Somali citizens visit without a visa?
30 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Somalia passport ranks #91 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated 11 Oct 2026. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.