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Do France citizens need a visa for Eritrea?

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France citizens need a visa to enter Eritrea. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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France vs Eritrea: passport comparison

France

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #4 · mobility 171.5

Eritrea

12

visa-free countries

Global rank: #185 · mobility 68.9
9

countries both France and Eritrea can enter visa-free together

France + Eritrea: passport compatibility

28%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where France and Eritrea travel together — by entry type:

9 both visa-free
16 both visa on arrival
17 both e-visa / eTA
13 both need a visa
142 access differs

Where France and Eritrea can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (9)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Eritrea is visa-free (3)

How the entry rule changed: France → Eritrea

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The France → Eritrea rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

2rule changes for the France passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Where else France goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Eritrea

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do France citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
France citizens need a visa to enter Eritrea. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — France or Eritrea?
The France passport is stronger: 126 visa-free countries versus 12. Global rank: France #4, Eritrea #185.
Where can France and Eritrea citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 9 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Eritrea?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between France and Eritrea?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

France passport ranking

Where else the France passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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