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πΏπ² Does a Zambian need a visa for Eritrea πͺπ·?
Yes. Zambian passport holders need a visa for Eritrea, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Eritrea before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Zambian 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
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 Β· Currency: Eritrean nakfa (ERN, Nfk) Β· Official languages: Arabic, English, Tigrinya Β· 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
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type G plugs bring a travel adapter for Eritrea's sockets (C, L).
More about entering Eritrea β
Easier destinations near Eritrea for Zambian passport holders
- π°πͺ Kenya β Visa-free
- π²πΌ Malawi β Visa-free 90 days
- π²πΊ Mauritius β Visa-free 90 days
- π²πΏ Mozambique β Visa-free
- π·πΌ Rwanda β Visa-free 30 days
- πΉπΏ Tanzania β Visa-free 90 days
- πΊπ¬ Uganda β Visa-free 90 days
- πΏπΌ Zimbabwe β Visa-free 90 days
The other way round
πͺπ· Eritrean passport holders visiting Zambia: Eritrean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Zambia, usually at the airport or land border.
The Zambian passport at a glance
All destinations for Zambia passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Eritrea β
Questions
Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Zambian passport holders need a visa for Eritrea, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Eritrea before travelling.
Does an Eritrean need a visa for Zambia?
Eritrean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Zambia, usually at the airport or land border.