Lithuania→Eritrea
Lithuania to Eritrea
What should I do before I travel?
Obtain a physical Eritrean visa in advance from an Eritrean embassy or consulate; do not rely on getting a visa on arrival. Eritrea has no embassy in Lithuania, so you will need to apply through an Eritrean embassy or consulate abroad (the nearest for Lithuania is in Egypt).
Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry. Only a passport is accepted as a travel document for this route.
Travel insurance is recommended but is not required for entry.
No proof of funds, arrival registration or entry card is recorded as required for this route.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Eritrea?
A visa is required to travel to Eritrea. You must obtain a physical visa in advance from an Eritrean embassy or consulate before you travel.
Can I get the Eritrean visa when I land?
You obtain the required Eritrean visa at an embassy or consulate. Eritrea does not issue the required physical visa on arrival for this route.
What travel document and passport validity do I need?
Your Lithuania passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended date of entry into Eritrea. Only a passport is accepted as a travel document for this route.
Where do I apply for the Eritrean visa if there is no embassy in Lithuania?
Eritrea has no embassy in Lithuania. The nearest Eritrean embassy for Lithuanian travellers is in Egypt; you must apply through an Eritrean embassy or consulate such as that one.
Do I need any vaccinations for Eritrea?
No vaccinations are mandatory for entry to Eritrea. The listed recommended vaccinations are yellow fever, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid and rabies.
Do I need travel insurance to enter Eritrea?
Travel insurance is recommended for travel to Eritrea but it is not a condition of entry.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Apply before you travel
Apply before you book. Processing times vary, and a refusal cannot be appealed at the border.
- 2Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Egypt — worth having if your documents are lost.
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Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
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More about Eritrea
Africa
- Capital
- Asmara
- Currency
- Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
- Known for
- Ancient Obelisks, Red Sea coast, Rock-hewn churches
- Food
- Injera, Doro Wat, Tibs
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Lithuania embassy in Egypt