Nigeria passport → Eritrea

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?

Visa required in advance

Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Eritrea, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

What this means for your trip

Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, 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

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 Nigerian passport holders

KenyaVisa-free60 days
ComorosVisa on arrival45 days
EthiopiaVisa on arrival90 days
MadagascarVisa on arrival90 days
MauritiusVisa on arrival14 days
MozambiqueVisa on arrival30 days
RwandaVisa on arrival30 days
UgandaVisa on arrival

Common questions

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?

Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Eritrea, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can Nigerian citizens stay in Eritrea?

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

Can Nigerian citizens get a visa on arrival in Eritrea?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Nigerian citizens visit without a visa?

42 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Nigeria passport ranks #84 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.