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Saudi Arabia passport to Eritrea
Saudi Arabia 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
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Key facts
- Eritrea lets 4 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Saudi Arabia is not one of them.
- Saudi Arabia passports get “Visa required” at 76 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Eritrea passports get “eVisa” in Saudi Arabia.
Nearby passports travelling to Eritrea
Open to Saudi Arabia 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
Saudi ArabiaEritrea- Typical duration
- 1.4 hours
- From
- JED
- 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.
Saudi Arabia
Country profile
Capital
Riyadh
Population
35.3 million
Area
1,960,582 km²
Currency
Saudi riyal SAR
Languages
Arabic
Time zone
UTC+03:00
Foreign-born
13.7 million · 2024
Migrant share
40.3%
Ethnic groups
- Arab90%
- Afro-Asian10%
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
Saudi Arabia · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.