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Eritrea Visa Requirements for Uganda Citizens

Visa-free

Uganda passport holders do not need a visa to visit Eritrea.

Source: Passport Index dataset — not yet confirmed against an official source.

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What the Eritrea visa rules mean for Uganda travellers

Uganda citizens can enter Eritrea without a visa. You only need a valid Uganda passport at the border; immigration officers may still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Eritrea applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The UK government says that to enter Eritrea your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive. The Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland asks for a national passport valid for at least six mo…
  • Blank passport pages: Your passport needs at least 3 blank pages.
  • Vaccinations: Yellow fever: WHO's Annex 1 lists Eritrea as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries at risk of yellow fever transmission.
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for entering Eritrea. The UK government says public hospitals in towns other than Asmara are often poorly equipped and medical facilities in rural a…

Eritrea entry rules compared

Eritrea lets 2 passports in without a visa and requires an embassy visa from 196. Uganda citizens are treated the same way as Kenya. Overall the Uganda passport ranks #132 in the world with 36 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Africa? With a Uganda passport you can also visit 13 countries in the region without a visa, including Benin, Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, Mauritius, Malawi, Mozambique and Rwanda.

In the other direction, Eritrea citizens can visit Uganda visa-free.

Flag of EritreaEntry requirements for Eritrea

Passport validity

6 months

The UK government says that to enter Eritrea your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive. The Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland asks for a national passport valid for at least six months before the expiry date, with at least three blank pages for the visa.

UK FCDO — Eritrea travel advice, entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for entering Eritrea. The UK government says public hospitals in towns other than Asmara are often poorly equipped and medical facilities in rural areas are even more limited, and advises travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Eritrea travel advice: health✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

No official source we could read states a return or onward ticket requirement. The Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland lists, for a tourist visa, proof of financial support and a hotel or apartment reservation (if applicable); its list does not include a ticket.

Embassy of the State of Eritrea in Switzerland — Visa and travel services✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

The UK government says to declare foreign cash or travellers cheques if the value is 10,000 US dollars or more and to keep the certificate you get to show when you leave. When you leave you must be able to show that any foreign currency you spent was exchanged at Himbol, the state foreign currency exchange, or spent at an official hotel, and you are not allowed to take more than 1,000 nakfa out of Eritrea.

UK FCDO — Eritrea travel advice, entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Eritrea?

Uganda passport holders do not need a visa to visit Eritrea.

How long can Uganda citizens stay in Eritrea?

There is no fixed limit on the length of stay, though long stays usually require registering your residence.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Eritrea?

The UK government says that to enter Eritrea your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive. The Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland asks for a national passport valid for at least six months before the expiry date, with at least three blank pages for the visa.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0); this answer comes from the Passport Index dataset (MIT). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.