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United States United States Eritrea Eritrea
Visa required

US citizens must apply for an Eritrea visa in advance.

Last verified: 2026-04-27

At a glance

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Passport validity Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least one blank page.
Entry type Visa required
Onward ticket Proof of return or onward travel is generally required.

Entry requirements

  • Visas are notoriously difficult to obtain and must be requested via the embassy.

Passport

Passport must be valid for at least 6 months with at least one blank page.

Health — Yellow fever

A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required if you are arriving from, or have transited for more than 12 hours through, a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission.

Always confirm latest entry rules before travel as immigration policies can change without notice.

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This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.