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Eritrea passport to Egypt
Eritrea passport holders need a visa for Egypt, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Egypt lets 124 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Eritrea is not one of them.
- Eritrea passports get “Visa required” at 103 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Egypt passports get “Visa required” in Eritrea.
Nearby passports travelling to Egypt
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
EritreaEgypt- Typical duration
- 2.7 hours
- From
- ASM
- To
- CAI
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.
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.
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.
Travel notes
Plug
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Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 122 · Ambulance 123
Dialing code
+20
Airports
CAI · HRG · SSH · HBE
Highlights
- Pyramids of Giza
- Luxor
- Abu Simbel
- Egyptian Museum
- Red Sea
Eritrea · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Eritrea passport need a visa for Egypt?
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 Egypt immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Egypt typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a Egypt mission.
What about a Egypt passport entering Eritrea?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.
How do you apply for Egypt as a visitor?
eVisa / VOA：Often 30 days。Use Visa2Egypt or a designated port.