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Eritrea visa for Australian citizens

Visa required

Australian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Eritrea visa?

Tourist visa

Key facts

Maximum stay
Typically one month after arrival, extendable at Immigration in Asmara
Fee
US$50
Processing time
At least 15 business days (Washington, Frankfurt); ten working days (Geneva)

Apply on Embassy of the State of Eritrea in Washington – Visa

All visa types for Eritrea

Eritrea’s tourist visa costs US$50 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is us.embassyeritrea.org. Processing time, as Eritrea states it: At least 15 business days (Washington, Frankfurt); ten working days (Geneva). Longest stay on the tourist visa: Typically one month after arrival, extendable at Immigration in Asmara.

Where Australian citizens apply for a visa for Eritrea

Eritrea has no embassy or consulate in Australia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Eritrean missions to Canberra are in Tokyo, Japan (7,946 km from Canberra), Beijing, China (9,010 km) and Pretoria, South Africa (10,816 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Australia is decided by Eritrea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Eritrean citizens travelling to Australia

EritreaAustralia e-Visa Australia visa for citizens of Eritrea

Travel advice for Eritrea

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Australian citizens planning a trip to Eritrea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Eritrea at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 30 July 2023), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Eritrea (updated 12 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Eritrea (updated 16 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Australian citizens can stay in Eritrea

How long Australian citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Australian citizens apply

Eritrea has no embassy or career consulate in Australia. Australian citizens apply through a mission of Eritrea accredited to Australia from abroad; the official visa portal of Eritrea names the right place.

Eritrea’s neighbours for Australian citizens

Sudan requires Australian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Eritrean citizens travelling to Australia

Eritrean citizens need a visa for Australia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Australian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?

Australian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.

Is there an embassy of Eritrea in Australia?

No. Eritrea has no embassy in Australia. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Tokyo, Japan, 7,946 km from Canberra.

How much does the Eritrea tourist visa cost?

Eritrea’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the tourist visa. Processing time: At least 15 business days (Washington, Frankfurt); ten working days (Geneva).

Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Australia?

Eritrean citizens need a visa for Australia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Can Australian citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?

No; Australian citizens need a visa for Eritrea obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.