Bahrain
Eritrea
Eritrea visa for Bahraini citizens
Entry requirement
Bahraini citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Eritrea visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Eritrea 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
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 Bahraini citizens apply for a visa for Eritrea
Eritrea has no embassy or consulate in Bahrain on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Eritrea in Tel Aviv1,663 km
נירים 3, Tel Aviv
- 1,802 km
- 2,210 km
The nearest Eritrean missions to Manama are in Tel Aviv, Israel (1,663 km from Manama), Djibouti (1,802 km) and Khartoum, Sudan (2,210 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Bahrain is decided by Eritrea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Bahrain
EritreaBahrain e-Visa Bahrain 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.
Before travelling from Bahrain to Eritrea, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Bahraini citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long Bahraini citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Bahraini citizens apply
Eritrea has no embassy or career consulate in Bahrain. Bahraini citizens apply through a mission of Eritrea accredited to Bahrain from abroad; the official visa portal of Eritrea names the right place.
Eritrea’s neighbours for Bahraini citizens
Sudan requires Bahraini citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Bahrain
Bahrain requires a visa from Eritrean citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Bahraini citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Eritrea in Bahrain?
No. Eritrea has no embassy in Bahrain. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Tel Aviv, Israel, 1,663 km from Manama.
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 Bahrain?
Bahrain requires a visa from Eritrean citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Bahraini citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; Bahraini 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.