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Eritrea visa rules for Kenya passport holders

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The answer

Yes. Kenya passport holders can visit Eritrea visa-free.

Entry
Visa-free
Stay
Not stated by the source
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Tourist entry
ONE TIME LIVIN’VISA-FREE

Our summary of the official rule. Not an official stamp.

Official source

shabait.comMinistry of Information of the State of Eritrea (Shabait)Checked 30 Oct 2026

Eritrea and Kenya further agreed that the abolition of visa requirements for citizens travelling to the two countries will be effective from today, 9 February 2023.

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Before you go

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

Passport must be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip.

Tourist entry only

These rules cover tourist visits. Work, study and transit follow other rules.

The other way round

What Eritrea passport holders need to visit Kenya.

Eritrea passport Kenya

Visa-free · 90 days

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days

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Visa-free nearby

Other places Kenya passport holders can visit without a visa, within 2,500 km of Asmara, nearest first.

  1. EthiopiaAddis Ababa, about 700 km from AsmaraVisa-free
  2. UgandaKampala, about 1,810 km from AsmaraVisa-free
  3. BurundiGitega, about 2,310 km from AsmaraVisa-free
  4. TanzaniaDodoma, about 2,420 km from AsmaraVisa-free

We list only countries whose rules we have reviewed. More appear as we review them.

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