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Eritrea visa for Beninese citizens
Entry requirement
Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
- 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 Beninese citizens apply for a visa for Eritrea
Eritrea has no embassy or consulate in Benin on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Eritrea in Juba3,214 km
Nimule Street, Juba
- 3,398 km
- 3,418 km
The nearest Eritrean missions to Porto-Novo are in Juba, South Sudan (3,214 km from Porto-Novo), Kampala, Uganda (3,398 km) and Khartoum, Sudan (3,418 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Benin is decided by Eritrea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Benin
EritreaBenin Visa-free, 90 days Benin 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.
For a trip from Benin to Eritrea, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Beninese citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long Beninese citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Beninese citizens apply
Eritrea has no embassy or career consulate in Benin. Beninese citizens apply through a mission of Eritrea accredited to Benin from abroad; the official visa portal of Eritrea names the right place.
Eritrea’s neighbours for Beninese citizens
Sudan requires Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Benin
Eritrean citizens can visit Benin without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Beninese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
Is there an embassy of Eritrea in Benin?
No. Eritrea has no embassy in Benin. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Juba, South Sudan, 3,214 km from Porto-Novo.
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 Benin?
Eritrean citizens can visit Benin without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Beninese citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; Beninese 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.