Eritrea

Eritrea Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

Many nationalities enter Eritrea visa-free — check your passport in seconds, or let us confirm it.

Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately

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Eritrea visa at a glance

Government visa fee: US$50–70 (approx.)
Processing time: Typically 7-25 working days (varies by mission)
Validity: As granted by the embassy (short stay, commonly 30 days)
Maximum stay: 30 days
Visa required?: Indian passport holders and other nationals (obtained before travel)
Arrival card: Arrival card

Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for Eritrea?

Travellers from Uganda, Kenya (limited). can generally enter Eritrea without a visa. Indian passport holders and other nationals (obtained before travel)

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from Uganda, Kenya (limited). do not require a visa for Eritrea for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (MFA Singapore travel page (Eritrea)) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Eritrea visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Visa on arrival: No e-Visa: No

Tourist visa (embassy)

Official fee: US$50–70 (approx.)

Validity: As granted by the embassy (short stay, commonly 30 days)
Max stay: 30 days
Time to approval: Typically 7-25 working days (varies by mission)
Processing time: Typically 7-25 working days (varies by mission)
Where to apply: Eritrean embassy/consulate

Who needs it: Indian passport holders and other nationals (obtained before travel)

Visa-free: Uganda, Kenya (limited).

Required documents

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
2 recent passport photos (white background, 35x45 mm)
Completed visa application form
Confirmed return/onward flight booking
Hotel/accommodation reservation or host invitation letter
Yellow fever vaccination certificate (commonly required)

Arrival card: Arrival card

Extra charges: Embassy/agency service fees may apply

Travel outside Asmara requires permits.

Source: MFA Singapore travel page (Eritrea) · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

Eritrea visa — frequently asked questions

No. Eritrea does not operate a genuine government e-visa; apply at an embassy or consulate.

No. Visa on arrival is not available; secure the visa in advance.

Yes, Indians must obtain an embassy visa before travel.

Typically 7-25 working days depending on the mission.

Passport, photos, application form, return ticket, accommodation and often a yellow fever certificate.

Travel outside Asmara often requires a separate internal travel permit.

Tourist visas are commonly issued for around 30 days.

At the nearest Eritrean embassy or consulate; some offer an online consular processing system.

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