Kenya
Eritrea
Eritrea visa for Kenyan citizens
Entry requirement
Kenyan citizens can enter Eritrea without a visa.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Eritrean citizens travelling to Kenya
EritreaKenya Visa-free, 90 days Kenya visa for citizens of Eritrea
Travel advice for Eritrea
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Kenyan citizens planning a trip to Eritrea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Eritrea at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 30 July 2023), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Eritrea (updated 12 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Eritrea (updated 16 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Kenyan citizens can stay in Eritrea
No maximum stay in Eritrea is given in the data for Kenyan citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
Eritrea’s neighbours for Kenyan citizens
Ethiopia admits Kenyan citizens visa-free.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Kenya
No visa is needed by Eritrean citizens for Kenya, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Kenya and Eritrea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Kenyan citizens can enter Eritrea without a visa.
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Kenya?
No visa is needed by Eritrean citizens for Kenya, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Kenyan citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
Yes, Kenyan citizens can enter Eritrea without a visa.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.