Eritrea entry requirements for UK travellers
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Eritrea: visa and passport rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Quick answer for UK travellers
- Visa
- Yes - apply before travel
- Passport
- valid 6+ months beyond arrival
- Vaccines
- 1 required, 3 recommended, 7 to consider
Data is automatically refreshed from official UK government sources: gov.uk Foreign Travel Advice for visa and passport rules, NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro for vaccines, and gov.uk driving abroad guidance for International Driving Permits. Not medical advice - always confirm with a travel-health professional and the Eritrea embassy before you travel. Read our full methodology →
Entry requirements for Eritrea
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive.
Visas
British passport holders normally need a visa to enter.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice - Eritrea · checked . Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to Eritrea
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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10 days before travelYellow Fever Required
Proof of vaccination required on entry under International Health Regulations.
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2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Recommended
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
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2 weeks before travelTyphoid Recommended
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2 weeks before travelChikungunya Consider
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7 days before travelCholera Consider
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Dengue Consider
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3 weeks before travelHepatitis B Consider
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10 days before travelMeningococcal ACWY Consider
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
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Tuberculosis (BCG) Consider
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro - Eritrea · checked . Cross-check against NHS Fit for Travel and US CDC Traveller's Health.
Driving in Eritrea
The UK government does not list Eritrea as requiring a UK International Driving Permit (IDP). If you plan to drive, check with the embassy of Eritrea and your car-hire company before you travel.
Eritrea travel: frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa for Eritrea from the UK?
Yes - British passport holders normally need a visa to enter Eritrea. Apply before you travel and check the UK government's foreign travel advice for the latest requirements.
How long does my passport need to be valid for Eritrea?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive in Eritrea. Check your expiry date well in advance - renewing a UK passport currently takes around 3 weeks.
What vaccines do I need for Eritrea?
Yellow Fever is listed as required for travel to Eritrea on UK NaTHNaC guidance. Vaccines also recommended include Hepatitis A, Tetanus / Diphtheria, Typhoid. Some vaccines need several weeks for full protection - book a travel clinic appointment well before you fly.
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