DR Congo
Eritrea
Eritrea visa for citizens of DR Congo
Entry requirement
Eritrea requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 citizens of DR Congo apply for a visa for Eritrea
Eritrea has no embassy or consulate in DR Congo on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 1,989 km
- Embassy of Eritrea in Juba2,077 km
Nimule Street, Juba
- Embassy of Eritrea in Pretoria2,751 km
Cobham Street 1281, Pretoria
Measured from Kinshasa, Eritrean embassies and consulates are closest in Kampala, Uganda (1,989 km), Juba, South Sudan (2,077 km) and Pretoria, South Africa (2,751 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of DR Congo is decided by Eritrea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Eritrean citizens travelling to DR Congo
EritreaDR Congo e-Visa DR Congo 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 DR Congo 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of DR Congo can stay in Eritrea
How long citizens of DR Congo may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of DR Congo apply
Eritrea has no embassy or career consulate in DR Congo. Citizens of DR Congo apply through a mission of Eritrea accredited to DR Congo from abroad; the official visa portal of Eritrea names the right place.
Eritrea’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo
Sudan requires citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to DR Congo
DR Congo requires a visa from Eritrean citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Eritrea?
Eritrea requires citizens of DR Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Eritrea in DR Congo?
No. Eritrea has no embassy in DR Congo. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Kampala, Uganda, 1,989 km from Kinshasa.
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 DR Congo?
DR Congo requires a visa from Eritrean citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.
Can citizens of DR Congo enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; citizens of DR Congo 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.