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🇰🇪 Does a Kenyan need a visa for Eritrea 🇪🇷?
No. Kenyan passport holders can visit Eritrea without a visa; the border officer decides how long you may stay.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Kenyan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Eritrea or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.
The permitted length of stay is set at the border; ask the officer if it is not stamped in your passport.
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, Kenya uses G. Mains voltage differs (Eritrea: 230 V; Kenya: 240 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
The other way round
🇪🇷 Eritrean passport holders visiting Kenya: Eritrean passport holders do not need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.
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Questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Kenyan passport holders can visit Eritrea without a visa; the border officer decides how long you may stay.
Does an Eritrean need a visa for Kenya?
Eritrean passport holders do not need a visa for Kenya, but must get an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) online before travelling.