KenyaEritrea

Kenyan passport ยท policy checked 17 Jul 2026

Visa-free

Nothing to arrange. Kenya and Eritrea permanently abolished visa requirements for their citizens, announced by Kenyan President Ruto on February 9, 2023, during bilateral talks at State House Nairobi.

Varies

by visa type

0

visa fee

free entry

1

document

your valid passport

0

forms

no application, no appointment

Policy note

The term 'permanently' is used; no specific maximum stay or conditions were published in the official announcement.

Reciprocal ordinary-passport bilateral waiver.

Entering Eritrea on a Kenyan passport

  1. Travel with your valid Kenyan passport - no visa, no application.

Eritrea visa types

Family Visit VisaFamily

30 dayssingle entry15-28d processing~$70valid 90d

Allows foreign nationals (or Eritreans without valid national ID) to visit family members resident in Eritrea.

Requires details of Eritrean reference/host resident in Eritrea. Australian consulate charges AUD 120 (adult) / AUD 60 (under 18). Minors under 24 born to Eritrean parents must include copies of birth certificates. Additional $23 in fees at US embassy.

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Student VisaStudent

30 dayssingle entry15-28d processing~$50valid 90d

Allows foreign nationals to enter Eritrea to undertake study at an Eritrean educational institution.

Requires acceptance/enrollment letter from Eritrean school and proof of financial support. Additional $23 in fees ($13 photo printing + $10 service fee) at US embassy.

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Employment VisaWork

30 dayssingle entry15-28d processing~$100valid 90d

Allows foreign nationals to enter Eritrea for employment purposes under a specific Eritrean employer sponsorship.

Requires sponsorship letter from Eritrean employer detailing role and duration. Australian consulate charges AUD 170. Additional $23 in fees ($13 photo printing + $10 service fee) at US embassy.

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Official VisaDiplomatic

15-28d processingfree

Issued to holders of G4 visas, diplomats, or those invited by Eritrean government ministries or organizations for official purposes.

Gratis (no fee). Requires diplomatic note from sponsoring ministry or organization. At US Embassy, available only to G4 visa holders. At Australian consulate, available to government/organizational invitees.

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Other VisaOther

15-28d processing~$70valid 90d

Miscellaneous visa category for purposes not covered by the named categories above.

Listed as a separate fee category on the US Embassy visa page at $70. No further description provided by the embassy. Additional $23 in fees apply.

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Eritrea visa policy, fees & entry rules in full โ†’

Eritrea visa for Kenyan citizens - FAQ

Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Eritrea?

No visa is required.

What documents do Kenyan citizens need for Eritrea?

A valid passport is all Kenyan citizens need for a short visa-free visit.

Check entry with visas you already hold โ†’What โ€œvisa-freeโ€ means โ†’