EritreaBusiness and self-employment

Eritrea business visa: requirements and fees

Business visa

In short

A business visa is for meetings and commercial visits hosted by a registered company or partner in Eritrea. It costs USD 100 for a single entry at the Washington Embassy, or EUR 90 at the Frankfurt Consulate General, with multiple-entry visas for three months, six months and one year. Some missions process it only after the host has started the request with the immigration authorities in Eritrea.

Apply on Embassy of the State of Eritrea in Washington – Visa checked 25 October 2026

Key facts

Maximum stay
Typically one month per stay, extendable in Asmara
Validity
Single entry, or multiple entries for three months, six months or one year
Fee
US$100Single entry, Washington; USD 150 / 200 / 300 for 3, 6, 12 months. Frankfurt: EUR 90 / 140 / 180 / 270
Processing time
At least 15 business days
Work
No; employment requires an employment visa
Where to apply
Eritrean mission covering your country of residence

Who applies

The business visa is for travellers invited by a host or registered company in Eritrea. The Embassy in New Delhi asks business applicants to have their host organisation or business partner in Eritrea start the visa request with the Department of Immigration, and does not process business visas until that department has approved them.

Documents

Washington and Frankfurt ask for form B62.3 completed and signed online with a 35 x 45 mm photo, proof of residence, a passport valid six months beyond the trip, a letter stating the purpose and length of the trip, and proof of sufficient funds.

The Geneva mission also asks for an invitation letter from the host or registered company in Eritrea stating the purpose and duration of the visit, the sponsor's name and contacts, a copy of its business registration in Eritrea, and a job letter from your employer stating your position and length of employment.

Required documents

Identity

  • Passport valid six months beyond the trip
  • Form B62.3 with uploaded 35 x 45 mm photo

Money

  • Proof of sufficient funds

Work

  • Letter stating purpose and length of the trip
  • Invitation from the Eritrean host with its business registration

Other

  • Proof of residence in the mission's country

Fees by number of entries

In Washington a single-entry business visa costs USD 100, and multiple-entry visas cost USD 150 for three months, USD 200 for six months and USD 300 for one year, plus USD 13 photo printing and a USD 10 service fee. In Frankfurt the same categories cost EUR 90, EUR 140, EUR 180 and EUR 270. Payment is online and non-refundable.

Application and processing

Submit form B62.3 and the fee through the mission's online system, then mail your original passport. Processing takes at least 15 business days. The visa is valid for three months from issue; each stay is typically one month and can be extended at Immigration in Asmara.

  1. Ask your Eritrean host to prepare an invitation and, where required, start the request with Immigration in Eritrea.
  2. Choose single or multiple entry and complete form B62.3 online.
  3. Upload your photo and pay the fee online.
  4. Mail your original passport to the mission.
  5. Travel within three months of issue once the visa is returned.
  6. If you need more time once in Eritrea, visit the Immigration office in Asmara before the stay ends.

Validity and extensions

All Eritrean visas are valid for three months from the date of issue, so you must arrive within three months. Once you are in Eritrea the visa is typically valid for one month and can be extended or renewed by visiting the Immigration office in Asmara; the New Delhi embassy adds that whether an extension is possible depends on the type of visa. Multiple-entry business visas are sold for three months, six months or one year.

Which mission to use

Apply to the Eritrean mission responsible for the country where you live: Washington asks non-US citizens for proof of residence or a permanent resident card, Frankfurt asks for a German residence permit or registration certificate, and New Delhi handles residents of India and several neighbouring Asian countries only. Where there is no Eritrean mission in your country, contact the one accredited to it.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a one-year multiple-entry business visa for Eritrea?

Yes. The Washington Embassy issues it for USD 300 and the Frankfurt Consulate General for EUR 270.

Does my Eritrean partner have to do anything?

Yes. You need an invitation from the host, and the New Delhi Embassy only processes business visas after the host has obtained approval from the immigration department in Eritrea.

Can I work on a business visa?

No. Taking up a job requires the separate employment visa, which needs a letter from the sponsoring employer.

How much is a single-entry Eritrean business visa?

USD 100 in Washington, plus USD 13 photo printing and a USD 10 service fee, or EUR 90 in Frankfurt.

What if there is no Eritrean mission in my country?

Apply through the Eritrean mission accredited to your country of residence and check its residency requirement and business-visa documents before sending your passport.

Official sources

Summarised from the official sources above. Rules, fees and processing times change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before you apply.

Other visa types for Eritrea

Visits and short stays

  • Tourist visa Maximum stay: Typically one month after arrival, extendable at Immigration in Asmara
  • Family and friends visit visa Maximum stay: Typically one month after arrival, extendable at Immigration in Asmara
  • Transit visa Validity: Three months from the date of issue

Study and training

  • Student visa Maximum stay: Typically one month after arrival, extendable at Immigration in Asmara

Work

  • Work visa Maximum stay: Typically one month after arrival, extendable at Immigration in Asmara

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