Papua New GuineaEritrea
Papua New Guinean 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 Papua New Guinean citizens apply for a Eritrea visa
- 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 Papua New Guinean 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 Papua New Guinean 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 โBusiness 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 โTransit 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.
Official page โFamily 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 โStudent 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 โEmployment 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.
Official page โOfficial 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 โOther 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 โEritrea visa for Papua New Guinean citizens - FAQ
Do Papua New Guinean citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Yes - Papua New Guinean citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a Eritrea embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.
What documents do Papua New Guinean 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.
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