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Eritrea
Eritrea visa for Burundian citizens
Entry requirement
Eritrea requires Burundian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 Burundian citizens apply for a visa for Eritrea
Eritrea has no embassy or consulate in Burundi on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 513 km
- Embassy of Eritrea in Juba938 km
Nimule Street, Juba
- 1,695 km
Measured from Gitega, Eritrean embassies and consulates are closest in Kampala, Uganda (513 km), Juba, South Sudan (938 km) and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (1,695 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Burundi is decided by Eritrea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Burundi
EritreaBurundi Visa on arrival Burundi 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.
Burundian 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Burundian citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long Burundian citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Burundian citizens apply
Eritrea has no embassy or career consulate in Burundi. Burundian citizens apply through a mission of Eritrea accredited to Burundi from abroad; the official visa portal of Eritrea names the right place.
Eritrea’s neighbours for Burundian citizens
Sudan requires Burundian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Burundi
Burundi issues Eritrean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Eritrea requires Burundian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Eritrea in Burundi?
No. Eritrea has no embassy in Burundi. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Kampala, Uganda, 513 km from Gitega.
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 Burundi?
Burundi issues Eritrean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Burundian citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; Burundian 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.