Eritrea
General visa requirements for travelling to Eritrea. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Business visa (Business Entry Visa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Processing time
- Varies by mission
- Fee
- Varies by mission
- Validity
- As granted
- Entry
- Single entry
Business travel requires advance consular processing.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Business travel requires prior visa.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Business invitation/supporting documents
Work / Immigration visa (Student/Work Long-Stay Authorization)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 365 days
- Processing time
- Varies by case
- Fee
- Varies by case
- Validity
- According to approved status
- Entry
- Single entry
Long-stay routes should be confirmed with Eritrean mission authorities before travel.
Eligibility
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Employment
Long-stay study/work requires approved status.
Required status: Approved long-stay authorization
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
Tourist visa (Tourist Entry Visa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Processing time
- Varies by mission
- Fee
- Varies by mission
- Validity
- As granted
- Entry
- Single entry
Travelers should obtain visas in advance through Eritrean consular channels.
Eligibility
-
Purpose of visit
Tourist travel requires prior visa.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 1; Validity months: 6
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Eritrea visa application; Form url: https://www.eritrea.be/consular-services/visa/