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Eritrea visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
Eritrea requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 China
- Embassy of Eritrea in Beijing
2-10-1 Ta Yuan Diplomatic Compound, Beijing
Eritrea has 1 mission in China, with its embassy in Beijing.
Eritrean citizens travelling to China
EritreaChina Visa required China 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.
Chinese 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Chinese citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long Chinese citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Chinese citizens apply
In China, applications go to the Eritrean embassy in Beijing, or to a visa centre acting for Eritrea; fees, documents and processing times are published by Eritrea.
Eritrea’s neighbours for Chinese citizens
Sudan requires Chinese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to China
China requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between China and Eritrea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Eritrea requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Eritrean embassy in China?
The Eritrean embassy in China is in Beijing.
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 China?
China requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Chinese citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; Chinese 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.