Cameroon
Eritrea
Eritrea visa for Cameroonian citizens
Entry requirement
Cameroonian 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 Cameroonian citizens apply for a visa for Eritrea
Eritrea has no embassy or consulate in Cameroon on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Eritrea in Juba2,230 km
Nimule Street, Juba
- 2,375 km
- 2,646 km
The nearest Eritrean missions to Yaoundé are in Juba, South Sudan (2,230 km from Yaoundé), Kampala, Uganda (2,375 km) and Khartoum, Sudan (2,646 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Cameroon is decided by Eritrea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Cameroon
EritreaCameroon e-Visa Cameroon 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.
Cameroonian 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 Cameroonian citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long Cameroonian citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Cameroonian citizens apply
Eritrea has no embassy or career consulate in Cameroon. Cameroonian citizens apply through a mission of Eritrea accredited to Cameroon from abroad; the official visa portal of Eritrea names the right place.
Eritrea’s neighbours for Cameroonian citizens
Sudan requires Cameroonian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Cameroon
Eritrean citizens need an e-Visa for Cameroon, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Eritrea in Cameroon?
No. Eritrea has no embassy in Cameroon. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Juba, South Sudan, 2,230 km from Yaoundé.
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 Cameroon?
Eritrean citizens need an e-Visa for Cameroon, applied for online before travel.
Can Cameroonian citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; Cameroonian 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.