Access
No admission
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Eritrea passport to United States
United States does not currently admit Eritrea passport holders for ordinary visits.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa required
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Key facts
- United States lets 46 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Eritrea is not one of them.
- Eritrea passports get “No admission” at 1 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, United States passports get “Visa required” in Eritrea.
Nearby passports travelling to United States
Before you fly
This passport is typically not admitted
Visa siteFlight corridor
Connection likely
EritreaUnited States- Typical duration
- 15.7 hours
- From
- ASM · MSW · ASA
- To
- JFK · MIA · LAX
Usual hubs
Egypt · 15.8 hours
Saudi Arabia · 15.9 hours
Duration 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.
United States
Country profile
Capital
Washington, D.C.
Population
340.1 million
Area
9,629,091 km²
Currency
United States dollar USD
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC-10:00–UTC-05:00
Foreign-born
52.4 million · 2024
Migrant share
15.2%
Ethnic groups · 2020
- White61.6%
- Black or African American12.4%
- two or more races10.2%
- other8.4%
- Asian6%
- Indigenous and Alaska native1.1%
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
Type A / Type B
Mains
120 V · 60 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 911 · Ambulance 911
Dialing code
+1
Airports
JFK · MIA · LAX · ORD
Highlights
- Statue of Liberty
- Grand Canyon
- Yellowstone
- Golden Gate Bridge
- Manhattan
FAQ
Does a Eritrea passport need a visa for United States?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “No admission”. 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 United States immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
United States typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 51 × 51 mm. Confirm with a United States mission.
What about a United States passport entering Eritrea?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.
How do you apply for United States as a visitor?
B-1/B-2 or ESTA：ESTA usually 90 days; B visas often 6 months。VWP passports use ESTA. Others file DS-160, pay, and interview at a mission.