Djibouti
Eritrea
Eritrea visa for Djiboutian citizens
Entry requirement
Djiboutian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Eritrea visa guide
Checked 7 November 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 Djibouti
Eritrea has 1 mission in Djibouti, with its embassy in Djibouti.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Djibouti
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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.
Djiboutian 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 Djiboutian citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long Djiboutian citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Djiboutian citizens apply
In Djibouti, applications go to the Eritrean embassy in Djibouti, or to a visa centre acting for Eritrea; fees, documents and processing times are published by Eritrea.
Eritrea’s neighbours for Djiboutian citizens
Ethiopia admits Djiboutian citizens visa-free. Sudan requires Djiboutian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Djibouti
Eritrean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Djibouti, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Djiboutian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Djiboutian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
Where is the Eritrean embassy in Djibouti?
The Eritrean embassy in Djibouti is in Djibouti.
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 Djibouti?
Eritrean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Djibouti, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Djiboutian citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; Djiboutian citizens need a visa for Eritrea obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.