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🇪🇨 Does an Ecuadorean need a visa for Eritrea 🇪🇷?

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Eritrea at a glance

Capital: Asmara · Currency: Eritrean nakfa (ERN, Nfk) · Official languages: Arabic, English, Tigrinya · Calling code: +291

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Eritrea: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 31 July 2023). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Eritrea uses plug types C, L, Ecuador uses A, B. Mains voltage differs (Eritrea: 230 V; Ecuador: 120 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Eritrea →

Easier destinations near Eritrea for Ecuadorean passport holders

• 🇲🇼 Malawi — Visa-free
• 🇸🇨 Seychelles — Visa-free 90 days
• 🇰🇪 Kenya — ETA required
• 🇧🇮 Burundi — Visa on arrival
• 🇰🇲 Comoros — Visa on arrival
• 🇲🇬 Madagascar — Visa on arrival
• 🇲🇺 Mauritius — Visa on arrival
• 🇲🇿 Mozambique — Visa on arrival

The other way round

🇪🇷 Eritrean passport holders visiting Ecuador: Eritrean passport holders need a visa for Ecuador, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Ecuadorean passport at a glance

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