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Kenya passport to Eritrea
Yes — Kenya passport holders can visit Eritrea without a visa.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- Eritrea lets 4 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Kenya is one of them.
- Kenya passports get “Visa free” at 38 of 198 destinations.
- Travel is open both ways: Eritrea passports also enter Kenya without a prior visa.
Nearby passports travelling to Eritrea
Open to Kenya passports near Eritrea
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Direct flights
KenyaEritrea- Typical duration
- 2.8 hours
- From
- NBO
- To
- ASM
Airlines Nasair
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.
Kenya
Country profile
Capital
Nairobi
Population
53.3 million
Area
582,650 km²
Currency
Kenyan shilling KES
Languages
English, Swahili
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
992,536 · 2024
Migrant share
1.8%
Ethnic groups · 2019
- Kikuyu17.1%
- Luhya14.3%
- Kalenjin13.4%
- Luo10.7%
- Kamba9.8%
- other8.2%
- Other26.5%
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
—
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Right
Emergency
Police 112 · Ambulance 112
Dialing code
+291
Airports
ASM · MSW · ASA
Highlights
- Asmara
- Dahlak Archipelago
Kenya · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Kenya passport need a visa for Eritrea?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. 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 Kenya?
The reverse result is “Visa free”.