Eritrea

Questions & Answers about Eritrea Visa

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Eritrea visa

To obtain a visa to Eritrea, you need to follow these steps:
  • Contact the Eritrean embassy or consulate in your country for specific visa requirements.
  • Complete the visa application form accurately and legibly.
  • Provide a valid passport with a minimum of six months validity remaining.
  • Submit two recent passport-sized photographs.
  • Include the required visa fee payment in the accepted form of payment.
  • Provide a copy of your round-trip flight itinerary.
  • Show proof of accommodation arrangements during your stay in Eritrea.
  • Submit a letter of invitation from a host or sponsor in Eritrea if applicable.
  • Provide a certificate of vaccination for yellow fever.
  • Present any other documents requested by the Eritrean embassy or consulate.
  • Once you have prepared all the required documents, submit your application to the Eritrean embassy or consulate in person or via mail.

  • A completed visa application form
  • Valid passport with at least six months of validity remaining
  • Two recent passport-sized photographs
  • Proof of travel arrangements (itinerary, flight bookings, etc.)
  • Proof of accommodation arrangements (hotel reservations, invitation letter, etc.)
  • Copy of yellow fever vaccination certificate
  • Proof of financial means to cover the trip expenses
  • Visa fee payment

The cost of a visa to Eritrea is as follows:
  • Single-entry visa: $50
  • Multiple-entry visa: $70

No, it is not possible to get a visa on arrival in Eritrea.

The processing time for a visa to Eritrea varies depending on the type of visa and the applicant's nationality. However, here is a general list of items that can affect the processing time:
  • Completeness of the visa application form
  • Required supporting documents
  • Background checks and verification
  • Workload and efficiency of the processing embassy or consulate
  • Applicant's individual circumstances

To apply for a visa to Eritrea, you will need the following documents:
  • A completed visa application form
  • A valid passport with a minimum of six months validity
  • A recent passport-sized photograph
  • Proof of travel arrangements or flight itinerary
  • Evidence of accommodation arrangements in Eritrea
  • A copy of your bank statements to show sufficient funds for your stay
  • Proof of travel insurance
  • A letter of invitation from a host or sponsor in Eritrea (if applicable)
  • An employment letter or proof of business activities (if applicable)

Unfortunately, as of my knowledge update in September 2021, I do not have information regarding the specific visa extension rules in Eritrea. It is advisable to consult with the relevant Eritrean embassy or immigration authorities for the most accurate and up-to-date information on visa extensions.

The allowed duration and purpose of stay on a visa to Eritrea are as follows:
  • Duration: Dependent on the type of visa obtained
  • Purpose: Tourism, business, employment, education, or visiting family and friends

  • Passport validity for at least six months
  • Letter of invitation from a host in Eritrea
  • Proof of financial means to cover expenses
  • Recent passport-sized photograph
  • Completed visa application form
  • Visa fee payment