NigerEritrea

Nigerien passport ยท policy checked 17 Jul 2026

Visa required

Apply before you travel.

30

days

on a tourist visa

50

USD ยท visa fee

15-28

days

processing time

Embassy

apply in advance

How Nigerien citizens apply for a Eritrea visa

  1. Lodge your application at the Eritrea embassy or consulate that serves your region, with the completed form and required documents. Apply here โ†—

Eritrea visa cost for Nigerien citizens

USD 50

Tourist visa (embassy sticker visa)

  • Tourist visa (embassy sticker visa)

    Valid 3 months from issue; 30-day stay on arrival (extendable in Asmara)

    USD 50

Eritrea visa types for Nigerien citizens

Tourist VisaTourist

30 dayssingle entry15-28d processingvalid 90d

Allows foreign nationals to visit Eritrea for tourism purposes. Valid for one month from arrival; may be extended in Asmara.

Fee is USD 50 per US Embassy (Washington D.C.) plus $23 in additional fees ($13 photo printing + $10 service fee). Australian consulate charges AUD 90 (adult) / AUD 45 (under 18). Validity 90 days from issue; upon arrival, permitted stay is one month. Urgent processing available (+AUD 20 surcharge at Melbourne consulate). Minors under 17 require birth certificate copies.

Official page โ†—
Business VisaBusiness

15-28d processingvalid 90d

Allows foreign nationals to enter Eritrea for business activities. Available in durations of up to 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, or 1 year.

Fee tiers at US Embassy: $100 (single/1 month), $150 (3 months), $200 (6 months), $300 (1 year) plus $23 additional fees. Australian consulate charges AUD 170 (up to 1 month), AUD 240 (up to 3 months). Requires employment/business letter and proof of funds.

Official page โ†—
Transit VisaTransit

single entry15-28d processingvalid 90d

Allows foreign nationals to transit through Eritrea en route to a final destination.

Requires air ticket and proof of valid visa for final destination country. Additional $23 in fees ($13 photo printing + $10 service fee) at US embassy.

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Family Visit VisaFamily

30 dayssingle entry15-28d processingvalid 90d

Allows foreign nationals (or Eritreans without valid national ID) to visit family members resident in Eritrea.

Requires details of Eritrean reference/host resident in Eritrea. Australian consulate charges AUD 120 (adult) / AUD 60 (under 18). Minors under 24 born to Eritrean parents must include copies of birth certificates. Additional $23 in fees at US embassy.

Official page โ†—
Student VisaStudent

30 dayssingle entry15-28d processingvalid 90d

Allows foreign nationals to enter Eritrea to undertake study at an Eritrean educational institution.

Requires acceptance/enrollment letter from Eritrean school and proof of financial support. Additional $23 in fees ($13 photo printing + $10 service fee) at US embassy.

Official page โ†—
Employment VisaWork

30 dayssingle entry15-28d processingvalid 90d

Allows foreign nationals to enter Eritrea for employment purposes under a specific Eritrean employer sponsorship.

Requires sponsorship letter from Eritrean employer detailing role and duration. Australian consulate charges AUD 170. Additional $23 in fees ($13 photo printing + $10 service fee) at US embassy.

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Official VisaDiplomatic

15-28d processing

Issued to holders of G4 visas, diplomats, or those invited by Eritrean government ministries or organizations for official purposes.

Gratis (no fee). Requires diplomatic note from sponsoring ministry or organization. At US Embassy, available only to G4 visa holders. At Australian consulate, available to government/organizational invitees.

Official page โ†—
Other VisaOther

15-28d processingvalid 90d

Miscellaneous visa category for purposes not covered by the named categories above.

Listed as a separate fee category on the US Embassy visa page at $70. No further description provided by the embassy. Additional $23 in fees apply.

Official page โ†—

Eritrea visa policy, fees & entry rules in full โ†’

Eritrea visa for Nigerien citizens - FAQ

Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for Eritrea?

Yes - Nigerien citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a Eritrea embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.

What documents do Nigerien citizens need for Eritrea?

A passport valid well beyond your planned stay (commonly three to six months, depending on the destination), proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Eritrea visa category - check the official portal for the exact passport-validity rule.

Check entry with visas you already hold โ†’What โ€œvisa requiredโ€ means โ†’