Eritrea Visa and Passport Requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes Yes
British Yes Yes Yes
Canadian Yes Yes Yes
EU Yes Yes Yes
USA Yes Yes Yes

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Passports

To enter Eritrea, all nationals referred to in the chart above require a passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond their intended departure date and have two clear pages that are side-by-side.

Visas

Visas for Eritrea are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Business travellers require a letter of invitation.

Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Eritrea.

Visa note

Outstaying visas in Ertirea is a serious offence.

Types and cost

Tourist visa: £25; single-entry business visa: £40.

Validity

Single-entry visas are normally valid for three months.

Application to

Consulate (or consular section at embassy).

Working days

Allow 10 to 15 days for visa processing. An express service is available for an additional charge.

Sufficient funds

You must provide proof of sufficient funds to cover the duration of your stay with your visa application.

Embassies and tourist offices

British Embassy in Eritrea
Telephone: + 291 1 20 28 39 Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/world/organisations/british-embassy-asmara Opening times: Mon-Thurs 0800-1630; Fri 0800-1230.
Embassy of the State of Eritrea in the USA
Telephone: 202 319 1991 Website: http://www.embassyeritrea.org Opening times: Mon-Fri 0900-1600.
Embassy of the State of Eritrea in the UK
Telephone: (020) 7713 0096. Website: http://eritrea.embassyhomepage.com/ Opening times: Mon-Fri 0930-1300 (visa application); 1400-1600 (visa collection).

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Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.