Nicaragua passport → Eritrea

Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Eritrea?

Visa required in advance

Nicaraguan passport holders need a visa for Eritrea, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Eritrea at a glance

Capital: Asmara
Currency: Eritrean nakfa (ERN)
Languages: Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Calling code: +291
Region: Eastern Africa

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Eritrea for other passports

NicaraguaVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
United Arab EmiratesVisa required
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa required
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Eastern Africa for Nicaraguan passport holders

MauritiusVisa-free90 days
BurundiVisa on arrival30 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MalawiVisa on arrival30 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
RwandaVisa on arrival30 days
SeychellesVisa on arrival90 days

Common questions

Do Nicaraguan citizens need a visa for Eritrea?

Nicaraguan passport holders need a visa for Eritrea, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Nicaraguan citizens stay in Eritrea?

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

Can Nicaraguan citizens get a visa on arrival in Eritrea?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Nicaraguan citizens visit without a visa?

108 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Nicaragua passport ranks #42 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.