PassportEritrea Passport
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The mobility picture for the Eritrean passport is restrictive in 2026: 94th globally, with only 38 destinations available through simplified entry routes. The direction has not all been positive: it stood at 76th in 2006. Access has still improved, rising from 20 to 38 destinations. The supporting scores are modest too, at 8 globally and 8 for openness. This passport leans heavily on arrival-based access rather than pure visa-free entry: 24 destinations offer visa on arrival, including Madagascar, Bangladesh, and Bolivia. There are also 13 visa-free destinations, such as Benin, Cook Islands, and Dominica. The practical advice is simple: check the visa route early and keep the 6-month validity buffer in mind before booking. Visa and validity rules can change quickly; confirm the current requirement with the official embassy or government source before booking around it.
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📈Historical Ranking Trend
Eritrea's passport ranking progression from 2006 to 2026
Historical ranking trend based on available yearly data.
Trend: Declined by 18 positions from 2006 to 2026
Visa Requirements by Country
Complete breakdown of visa requirements for Eritrea passport holders
✅ Visa-Free
13 countries
Benin
Cook Islands
Dominica
The Gambia
Haiti
Micronesia
Philippines
Singapore
St. Vincent and the Grenadines
Uganda
Kenya
Rwanda
Ghana
🛬 Visa on Arrival
24 countries
Madagascar
Bangladesh
Bolivia
Burundi
Cambodia
Cape Verde Islands
Comoro Islands
Guinea-Bissau
Iran
Laos
Macao (SAR China)
Maldives
Mauritius
Mozambique
Namibia
Nepal
Palau Islands
Samoa
Timor-Leste
Tuvalu
Zambia
Djibouti
Niue
Sierra Leone
🔐 ETA Required
2 countries
Sri Lanka
Seychelles
💻 E-Visa
47 countries
Antigua and Barbuda
Azerbaijan
Colombia
Gabon
Georgia
India
Kyrgyzstan
Moldova
Montserrat
Myanmar
Oman
Pakistan
Qatar
Sao Tome and Principe
St. Kitts and Nevis
Suriname
Tajikistan
Türkiye
United Arab Emirates
Zimbabwe
Albania
Vietnam
Guinea
Ethiopia
Malaysia
Kazakhstan
Botswana
Bahrain
Cameroon
Equatorial Guinea
Togo
Syria
Tanzania
Bahamas
Thailand
Indonesia
Burkina Faso
Mauritania
Congo (Dem. Rep.)
Nigeria
Liberia
Cuba
St. Helena
Somalia
Bhutan
Cote d'Ivoire
South Sudan
❌ Visa Required
140 countries
Afghanistan
Algeria
Andorra
Angola
Anguilla
Argentina
Armenia
Aruba
Austria
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bermuda
Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Canada
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Congo (Rep.)
Costa Rica
Croatia
Curacao
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Estonia
Falkland Islands
Faroe Islands
Fiji
Finland
France
French Guiana
French Polynesia
French West Indies
Germany
Gibraltar
Greece
Greenland
Grenada
Guam
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hong Kong (SAR China)
Hungary
Iceland
Iraq
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Latvia
Lebanon
Libya
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
North Macedonia
Malawi
Mali
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mayotte
Mexico
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Nauru
Netherlands
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
North Korea
Northern Mariana Islands
Norway
Palestinian Territory
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Poland
Portugal
Puerto Rico
Reunion
Romania
Russian Federation
American Samoa
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
St. Lucia
St. Maarten
Sudan
eSwatini
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan (Chinese Taipei)
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands
Ukraine
United Kingdom
United States
Uruguay
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
British Virgin Islands
US Virgin Islands
Yemen
Australia
Senegal
Uzbekistan
Kuwait
Lesotho
Comparison against other countries
Closely related passports based on region, mobility tier, and travel profile.
Ethiopia
As a direct neighbor in East Africa, Ethiopia shares a similar regional mobility profile and historical geopolitical context.
Comparison context
Eritrea's regional mobility trends are often compared to the Ethiopian passport due to their shared geographical and diplomatic history in the Horn of Africa.South Sudan
South Sudan maintains a global ranking within the same lower-tier mobility bracket as Eritrea, often fluctuating within 5-10 positions.
Comparison context
The visa-free access levels for Eritrean citizens remain closely aligned with those of South Sudan within the global passport index.Djibouti
Djibouti is a key maritime neighbor in the Horn of Africa with overlapping economic interests despite a slightly higher global rank.
Comparison context
Travelers and policy analysts frequently examine Eritrean mobility alongside neighboring Djibouti to understand the broader visa-policy landscape of East Africa.Related sources and important links
Trusted references for Eritrea passport rules, travel notices, and government information.
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