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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Kenya citizens need a visa for Eritrea?

Visa-free

Citizens of Kenya can visit Eritrea visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Kenya vs Eritrea: passport comparison

Kenya

40

visa-free countries

Global rank: #133 · mobility 87.4

Eritrea

12

visa-free countries

Global rank: #185 · mobility 68.9
12

countries both Kenya and Eritrea can enter visa-free together

Kenya + Eritrea: passport compatibility

80%

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

Where Kenya and Eritrea travel together — by entry type:

12 both visa-free
20 both visa on arrival
32 both e-visa / eTA
93 both need a visa
40 access differs

Where Kenya 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 (12)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Benin 90 days #146
Dominica 21 days #70
Gambia 90 days #132
Haiti 90 days #175
Micronesia 30 days #89
Philippines 30 days #128
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
Togo 30 days #155
Uganda 90 days #140

Where else Kenya 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-free

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Kenya citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Citizens of Kenya can visit Eritrea visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.
Which passport is stronger — Kenya or Eritrea?
The Kenya passport is stronger: 40 visa-free countries versus 12. Global rank: Kenya #133, Eritrea #185.
Where can Kenya and Eritrea citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 12 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. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Kenya and Eritrea?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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