You need a visa for Eritrea if you have an Australian passport

These visas exist for Eritrea, but they cannot be applied for online with Australian nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Australian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?

Yes. Australian citizens need a visa for Eritrea. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Eritrea may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Invitation letter or tour booking required
Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
Hotel booking or host accommodation details
Return flight or onward travel itinerary
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay

Entry requirements for Australian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Australian passport holders entering Eritrea as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months after the traveler exits Eritrea
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Eritrea. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler departs from Eritrea.
Embassy of the state of Eritrea Washington DC USA Last checked 2026-07-31
Recommended
Recommended vaccinations for Eritrea
Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Meningococcal vaccine for areas that are part of the meningitis belt during the dry season; -Routine vaccines including Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
CDC - Eritrea Last checked 2026-07-31
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Eritrea
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Eritrea.
Last checked 2026-07-31
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Eritrea.
Last checked 2026-07-31
Required
Transit visa
Travelers need a visa to transit through Eritrea. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.
Last checked 2026-07-31

A look at Eritrea

Fiat Tagliero Building — Asmara's architectural masterpiece and symbol of Italian futurism
Massawa Old Town — Historic Red Sea port with Ottoman and Italian architecture
Dahlak Archipelago — Pristine Red Sea islands with world-class diving
Eritrean Railway — Historic mountain railway featuring vintage Italian steam locomotives