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Egypt passport to Eritrea
Egypt passport holders need a visa for Eritrea, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
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Key facts
- Eritrea lets 4 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Egypt is not one of them.
- Egypt passports get “Visa required” at 97 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Eritrea passports get “Visa required” in Egypt.
Nearby passports travelling to Eritrea
Open to Egypt passports near Eritrea
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Direct flights
EgyptEritrea- Typical duration
- 2.7 hours
- From
- CAI
- To
- ASM
Airlines Egyptair
Search live faresDuration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Egypt
Country profile
Capital
Cairo
Population
107.3 million
Area
1,001,450 km²
Currency
Egyptian pound EGP
Languages
Arabic
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
1.1 million · 2024
Migrant share
1%
Ethnic groups · 2006
- Egyptian99.7%
- other0.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Eritrea
Country profile
Capital
Asmara
Population
3.6 million
Area
121,320 km²
Currency
Eritrean nakfa ERN
Languages
Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
12,512 · 2024
Migrant share
0.4%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Tigrinya50%
- Tigre30%
- Saho4%
- Afar4%
- Kunama4%
- Bilen3%
- Other5%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
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Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+291
Airports
ASM · MSW · ASA
Highlights
- Asmara
- Dahlak Archipelago
Egypt · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Egypt passport need a visa for Eritrea?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check Eritrea immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Eritrea typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Eritrea mission.
What about a Eritrea passport entering Egypt?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.