Tourist Visa
Allows foreign nationals to visit Eritrea for tourism purposes. Valid for one month from arrival; may be extended in Asmara.
30 days single entry 15-28d processing valid 90d
Details Allows foreign nationals to visit Eritrea for tourism purposes. Valid for one month from arrival; may be extended in Asmara.
30 days single entry 15-28d processing valid 90d
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. Apply here β Business Visa
Allows foreign nationals to enter Eritrea for business activities. Available in durations of up to 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, or 1 year.
15-28d processing valid 90d
Details Allows foreign nationals to enter Eritrea for business activities. Available in durations of up to 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, or 1 year.
15-28d processing valid 90d
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. Apply here β Transit Visa
Allows foreign nationals to transit through Eritrea en route to a final destination.
single entry 15-28d processing valid 90d
Details Allows foreign nationals to transit through Eritrea en route to a final destination.
single entry 15-28d processing valid 90d
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.
Apply here β Employment Visa
Allows foreign nationals to enter Eritrea for employment purposes under a specific Eritrean employer sponsorship.
30 days single entry 15-28d processing ~$100 valid 90d
Details Allows foreign nationals to enter Eritrea for employment purposes under a specific Eritrean employer sponsorship.
30 days single entry 15-28d processing ~$100 valid 90d
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. Apply here β Student Visa
Allows foreign nationals to enter Eritrea to undertake study at an Eritrean educational institution.
30 days single entry 15-28d processing ~$50 valid 90d
Details Allows foreign nationals to enter Eritrea to undertake study at an Eritrean educational institution.
30 days single entry 15-28d processing ~$50 valid 90d
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.
Apply here β Family Visit Visa
Allows foreign nationals (or Eritreans without valid national ID) to visit family members resident in Eritrea.
30 days single entry 15-28d processing ~$70 valid 90d
Details Allows foreign nationals (or Eritreans without valid national ID) to visit family members resident in Eritrea.
30 days single entry 15-28d processing ~$70 valid 90d
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. Apply here β Official Visa
Issued to holders of G4 visas, diplomats, or those invited by Eritrean government ministries or organizations for official purposes.
Details 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. Apply here β Other Visa
Miscellaneous visa category for purposes not covered by the named categories above.
15-28d processing ~$70 valid 90d
Details Miscellaneous visa category for purposes not covered by the named categories above.
15-28d processing ~$70 valid 90d
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. Apply here β