Tanzania passport → Eritrea
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Visa required in advance
Tanzanian 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
- TanzaniaVisa 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 Tanzanian passport holders
BurundiVisa-free90 days
KenyaVisa-free90 days
MalawiVisa-free90 days
MauritiusVisa-free90 days
MozambiqueVisa-free90 days
RwandaVisa-free180 days
South SudanVisa-free
UgandaVisa-free90 days
Common questions
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Tanzanian passport holders need a visa for Eritrea, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Tanzanian citizens stay in Eritrea?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Tanzanian citizens get a visa on arrival in Eritrea?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Tanzanian citizens visit without a visa?
65 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Tanzania passport ranks #64 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.