Eritrea
Egypt
Egypt visa for Eritrean citizens
Entry requirement
Eritrean citizens need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Egypt visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Egypt visa?
Tourist visa issued by an Egyptian embassy or consulate
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.
Processing time, as Egypt states it: Set by each mission. The Egyptian consulate in Washington allows at least 10 business days, and 6 to 8 weeks for nationalities needing prior security approval.
Egyptian missions in Eritrea
- Embassy of Egypt in Asmara
5.Marsa Fatma Street, Asmara
Egypt has 1 mission in Eritrea, with its embassy in Asmara.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Eritrea
EgyptEritrea Visa required Eritrea visa for citizens of Egypt
Travel advice for Egypt
- 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.
Before travelling from Eritrea to Egypt, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Egypt at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 14 July 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Egypt (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Egypt (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Eritrean citizens can stay in Egypt
How long Eritrean citizens may stay in Egypt 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 the Egyptian embassy in Asmara, or to a visa centre acting for Egypt; fees, documents and processing times are published by Egypt.
Egypt’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens
Sudan and Palestine require Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Egyptian citizens travelling to Eritrea
Egyptian citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Eritrea and Egypt.
Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Egypt?
Eritrean citizens need a visa for Egypt, obtained before travel.
Where is the Egyptian embassy in Eritrea?
The Egyptian embassy in Eritrea is in Asmara.
Do Egyptian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Egyptian citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.
Can Eritrean citizens enter Egypt visa-free?
No; Eritrean citizens need a visa for Egypt 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.