Eritrea passport → United Arab Emirates

Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

eVisa (apply online)

Eritrean passport holders need an eVisa for the United Arab Emirates. You apply and pay online before you travel.

Apply on the official site: smartservices.icp.gov.ae

What this means for your trip

Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

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United Arab Emirates at a glance

Capital: Abu Dhabi
Currency: United Arab Emirates dirham (AED)
Languages: Arabic
Calling code: +971
Region: Western Asia

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United Arab Emirates for other passports

EritreaeVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheVisa
Sri LankaeVisa
NepaleVisa
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa
CanadaVisa-free90 days

Nearby in Western Asia for Eritrean passport holders

PalestineVisa-free
BahraineVisa
GeorgiaeVisa
IraqeVisa
QatareVisa
SyriaeVisa
ArmeniaVisa required
AzerbaijanVisa required

Common questions

Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates?

Eritrean passport holders need an eVisa for the United Arab Emirates. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can Eritrean citizens stay in the United Arab Emirates?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Eritrean citizens get a visa on arrival in the United Arab Emirates?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Eritrean citizens visit without a visa?

37 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Eritrea passport ranks #87 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.