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Austria visa for Eritrean citizens

Visa required

Austria requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Austria visa?

Schengen visa (type C) for individual tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Fee
€90
Processing time
Normally within 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in individual cases.

All visa types for Austria

For the tourist visa, Austria’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Processing time, as Austria states it: Normally within 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in individual cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Austrian missions in Eritrea

Austria has 1 mission in Eritrea. Consulates: Asmara.

Austrian citizens travelling to Eritrea

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Travel advice for Austria

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Before travelling from Eritrea to Austria, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Austria at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 20 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Austria (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Austria (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Eritrean citizens can stay in Austria

How long Eritrean citizens may stay in Austria is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Eritrean citizens apply

In Eritrea, applications go to Austria’s consulate in Asmara, or to a visa centre acting for Austria; fees, documents and processing times are published by Austria.

Austria and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by Austria lets Eritrean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Austria when it is the main destination of the trip.

Austria’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens

Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Italy, Slovenia and Liechtenstein require Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Austrian citizens travelling to Eritrea

Eritrea requires Austrian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Eritrea and Austria.

Frequently asked questions

Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Austria?

Austria requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

How much does the Austria tourist visa cost?

Austria’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally within 15 calendar days; up to 45 days in individual cases.

Do Austrian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?

Eritrea requires Austrian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Eritrean citizens enter Austria visa-free?

No; Eritrean citizens need a visa for Austria 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.