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Eritrea visa for Belgian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Belgian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.

Where to apply
1 mission

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

For the tourist visa, Eritrea’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50, and applications are made on 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.

Eritrean missions in Belgium

Eritrea has 1 mission in Belgium, with its embassy in Brussels.

Eritrean citizens travelling to Belgium

EritreaBelgium Visa required Belgium 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.

Belgian 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 Belgian citizens can stay in Eritrea

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

How Belgian citizens apply

In Belgium, applications go to the Eritrean embassy in Brussels, or to a visa centre acting for Eritrea; fees, documents and processing times are published by Eritrea.

Eritrea’s neighbours for Belgian citizens

Sudan requires Belgian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Eritrean citizens travelling to Belgium

Eritrean citizens need a visa for Belgium, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Belgium and Eritrea.

Frequently asked questions

Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?

Belgian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.

Where is the Eritrean embassy in Belgium?

The Eritrean embassy in Belgium is in Brussels.

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 Belgium?

Eritrean citizens need a visa for Belgium, obtained before travel.

Can Belgian citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?

No; Belgian 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.