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Eritrea visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Canadian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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.
Eritrean missions in Canada
- Consulate General of Eritrea in Toronto
317-120 Carlton Street, Toronto M5A 4K2
Eritrea has 1 mission in Canada. Consulates: Toronto.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Canada
EritreaCanada Visa required Canada 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 Canada 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 Canadian citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long Canadian citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Canadian citizens apply
In Canada, applications go to Eritrea’s consulate in Toronto, or to a visa centre acting for Eritrea; fees, documents and processing times are published by Eritrea.
Eritrea’s neighbours for Canadian citizens
Sudan requires Canadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Canada
Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada. The rule is the same in both directions between Canada and Eritrea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Canadian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
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 Canada?
Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Can Canadian citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; Canadian 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.