United Kingdom passport → Eritrea

Do British citizens need a visa for Eritrea?

Visa required in advance

British 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.

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Eritrea at a glance

Capital: Asmara
Currency: Eritrean nakfa (ERN)
Languages: Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Calling code: +291
Region: Eastern Africa

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Eritrea for other passports

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 British passport holders

MauritiusVisa-free90 days
MozambiqueVisa-free30 days
RwandaVisa-free30 days
ZambiaVisa-free30 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days

Common questions

Do British citizens need a visa for Eritrea?

British passport holders need a visa for Eritrea, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can British citizens stay in Eritrea?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can British citizens get a visa on arrival in Eritrea?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can British citizens visit without a visa?

156 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United Kingdom passport ranks #8 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.