Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa for Eritrea?
Yes. United Kingdom passport holders need a visa to visit Eritrea.
Last updated 9 November 2026
Entry status
Visa requiredBefore you go:
- Passport must be valid for 6 months and have 2 blank pages.
- A vaccination certificate is required for travellers aged 9 months and older arriving from countries with Yellow Fever risk.
- Foreign nationals are generally prohibited from approaching or crossing the Djibouti-Eritrea land border.
- A valid travel document is required; lost or stolen passports cannot be used.