Eritrea visa requirements for Ethiopians

Travel and visa requirements

Eritrean Visa is not required for Ethiopians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • According to the visa policy of Eritrea, Ethiopians can visit the country by applying for an electronic visa for a variable period as decided by the embassy.
  • All travellers must have return or onward tickets and all documents required for their next trip.
  • All travellers leaving Eritrea are required to pay a traveller service charge of ERN 100.
  • Passport of citizens are required to have a validity of 6 months upon arrival.
  • At least two blank pages in visitor’s passports must be made available for entry stamps.
  • There are no restrictions on importing or exporting local currency (Eritrean Nafka - ERN) and foreign currencies whether for residents or non-residents but visitors are required to declare amounts over $10,000 USD upon entry and exit.
  • Visitors must present a Yellow Fever Certificate of Vaccination upon entry into the country
  • Eritrea is a multi-ethnic country, with nine recognized ethnic groups in its population of around 5 million.
  • Eritrea can be broadly divided into three major climate zones: the temperate zone, subtropical climate zone, and tropical climate zone.
  • Eritrea is on the Eastern Africa Time (GMT+3), therefore, Ethiopia is 1 hour ahead of Eritrea.
  • The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Asmara, Eritrea is 1 hour, 22 minutes.
  • Transport in Eritrea includes highways, airports and seaports, in addition to various forms of public and private vehicular, maritime and aerial transportation.
  • Although Eritrea has no official language, Tigrinya serves as the de facto language of national identity. Tigre, Arabic, and English are also major languages.
  • A majority of the population in Eritrea adheres to Christianity followed by Islam and a minority group practices folk religion, Judaism, Hinduism and Buddhism.
  • A typical traditional Eritrean dish consists of injera accompanied by a spicy stew, which frequently includes beef, chicken, lamb or fish.
  • Additionally, owing to its colonial history, cuisine in Eritrea features more Italian influences than are present in Ethiopian cooking, including more pasta and greater use of curry powders and cumin.
  • Asmara, the capital of Eritrea is known for its well-preserved art deco and colonial Italian modernist architecture. It is also a recognised UNESCO World Heritage site.
  • The Dahlak Marine National Park and the Semenawi Bahri National Park are the two declared national parks.
  • In the coastal areas marine species that are common include dolphin, dugong, whale shark, turtles, marlin, swordfish and manta ray.
  • One of the most recognizable parts of Eritrean culture is the coffee ceremony. Coffee is offered when visiting friends, during festivities, or as a daily staple of life.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main religion in Eritrea?

The population of Eritrea is equally divided between Christian (Orthodox Church, Roman Catholic and Lutheran protestants) and Muslim religions. The population of the high plateau (Asmara) is predominantly Christian, whereas that of the lowlands and the coast are predominantly Muslim.

What does Eritrea mean?

Eritrea" is an ancient name, associated in the past with its Greek form Erythraia, Ἐρυθραία, and its derived Latin form Erythræa. This name is based on the Greek name for the Red Sea.

What is the popular language of Eritrea?

A large population of the people of Eritrea speak the indigenous language, Tigrinya.

Is Eritrea an Arab country?

Eritrea is one of the three non-Arab League states that adopt Arabic as an official language and is the closest to become an Arab League member, with Chad and Israel having numerous problems with the League.

Is Eritrea a poor or rich country?

Eritrea is one of the world's poorest countries. Poverty is rampant and the severity of the war, compounded by the effects of drought