Eritrea
United States
United States visa for Eritrean citizens
Entry requirement
Eritrean citizens are currently not admitted to the United States, according to the visa data used here.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at er.usembassy.gov
For longer stays: study, work and residence
US visas issued to citizens of Eritrea
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 1,236 | 923 |
| Student (F, M) | 60 | 21 |
| Exchange (J) | 11 | 6 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 12 | 9 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 2 | 0 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 34 | 28 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 127 | 71 |
| Other | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 1,484 | 1,058 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 49.9% | 60.0% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 1,058 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Eritrea, the 164th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 87%, fiancé(e) visas 7% and diplomatic and official visas 3%. That is 29% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (1,484).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Eritrea received 11, 99% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 60.0% for citizens of Eritrea in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 49.9%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Eritrea anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Eritrea.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Eritrea
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Travel advice for the United States
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Eritrea to the United States, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
The United States’ neighbours for Eritrean citizens
Canada, Mexico and Cuba require Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Eritrea
US citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for the United States?
Eritrean citizens are currently not admitted to the United States, according to the visa data used here.
Do US citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
US citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.
Can Eritrean citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No. According to the visa data used here, Eritrean citizens are currently not admitted to the United States.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.