Bhutan
Eritrea
Eritrea visa for Bhutanese citizens
Entry requirement
Bhutanese 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
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.
Where Bhutanese citizens apply for a visa for Eritrea
Eritrea has no embassy or consulate in Bhutan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Eritrea in Beijing2,825 km
2-10-1 Ta Yuan Diplomatic Compound, Beijing
- 4,781 km
- 5,145 km
The nearest Eritrean missions to Thimphu are in Beijing, China (2,825 km from Thimphu), Tokyo, Japan (4,781 km) and Djibouti (5,145 km). Eritrea sets which of its missions takes applications from Bhutan; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Bhutan
EritreaBhutan e-Visa Bhutan 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.
Bhutanese 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 Bhutanese citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long Bhutanese citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Bhutanese citizens apply
Eritrea has no embassy or career consulate in Bhutan. Bhutanese citizens apply through a mission of Eritrea accredited to Bhutan from abroad; the official visa portal of Eritrea names the right place.
Eritrea’s neighbours for Bhutanese citizens
Sudan requires Bhutanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Bhutan
Eritrean citizens need an e-Visa for Bhutan, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Bhutanese citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Eritrea in Bhutan?
No. Eritrea has no embassy in Bhutan. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Beijing, China, 2,825 km from Thimphu.
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 Bhutan?
Eritrean citizens need an e-Visa for Bhutan, applied for online before travel.
Can Bhutanese citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; Bhutanese 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.