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You need a visa for Eritrea if you have a Yemeni passport

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

Travelling to Eritrea Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Yemeni 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 Yemeni travellers

These rules apply specifically to Yemeni 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
  • 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

  • The iconic Fiat Tagliero building in Asmara showcasing futuristic Art Deco architecture with cantilevered wings
    Fiat Tagliero Building — Asmara's architectural masterpiece and symbol of Italian futurism
  • Historic Ottoman and Italian colonial buildings along the waterfront of Massawa old town
    Massawa Old Town — Historic Red Sea port with Ottoman and Italian architecture
  • Crystal clear turquoise waters and white sand beach of the Dahlak Archipelago in the Red Sea
    Dahlak Archipelago — Pristine Red Sea islands with world-class diving
  • Historic Italian-built steam train traveling along the scenic mountain railway between Asmara and Massawa
    Eritrean Railway — Historic mountain railway featuring vintage Italian steam locomotives

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