Eritrea visa requirements for Ugandans
Travel and visa requirements
Eritrean Visa is not required for Ugandans
Stay Duration: 30 days
Entry Requirements
- According to the visa policy of Eritrea, Ugandans can visit the country without applying for a 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 travellers 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, there is no time difference between Uganda and Eritrea.
- The estimated flight time from Kampala, Uganda to Asmara, Eritrea is 2 hours, 44 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.
- n 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
Is it safe to visit Eritrea?
Eritrea is very safe for tourists or foreigners alike, however, travelling or walking in rural or remote areas can be dangerous. You are advised not to stray off well-used public roads and paths.
What is the capital of Eritrea?
Asmara or Asmera is the capital and most populous city of Eritrea, in the country's central region.
How populous is Eritrea?
The current population of Eritrea is 3,507,848 as of Thursday, September 19, 2019, based on the latest United Nations estimates. Eritrea ranks number 133 in the list of countries by population.