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Eritrea visa for Chadian citizens
Entry requirement
Chadian 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
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 Chadian citizens apply for a visa for Eritrea
Eritrea has no embassy or consulate in Chad on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 1,931 km
- Embassy of Eritrea in Juba1,992 km
Nimule Street, Juba
- 2,338 km
The nearest Eritrean missions to N'Djamena are in Khartoum, Sudan (1,931 km from N'Djamena), Juba, South Sudan (1,992 km) and Kampala, Uganda (2,338 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Chad is decided by Eritrea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Chad
EritreaChad e-Visa Chad 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 Chad 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 Chadian citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long Chadian citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Chadian citizens apply
Eritrea has no embassy or career consulate in Chad. Chadian citizens apply through a mission of Eritrea accredited to Chad from abroad; the official visa portal of Eritrea names the right place.
Eritrea’s neighbours for Chadian citizens
Sudan requires Chadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Chad
Eritrean citizens need an e-Visa for Chad, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chadian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Chadian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
Is there an embassy of Eritrea in Chad?
No. Eritrea has no embassy in Chad. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Khartoum, Sudan, 1,931 km from N'Djamena.
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 Chad?
Eritrean citizens need an e-Visa for Chad, applied for online before travel.
Can Chadian citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; Chadian 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.