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title: United States visa for citizens of Eritrea
description: Entry to the United States is currently not permitted for citizens of Eritrea.
canonical: https://nowah.xyz/visa/united-states/eritrea
lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# United States visa for citizens of Eritrea

Entry to the United States is currently not permitted for citizens of Eritrea.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Not permitted
- **How to apply:** Entry currently not allowed

## Good to know

- Effective June 9, 2025, U.S. visas will no longer be issued to citizens of 12 countries, including Eritrea.
- No visa application pathway is available for Eritrean passport holders to the United States.

## Common refusal reasons

- **U.S. visa issuance suspended for Eritrean citizens as of June 9, 2025.** — No current pathway; check for future policy changes or alternative destinations.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Eritrea need a visa for the United States?

Entry to the United States is currently not permitted for citizens of Eritrea.

## More

- [United States visa for every passport](/visa/united-states)
- [Every destination for Eritrea passport holders](/visa/passport/eritrea)