Eritrea
France
France visa for Eritrean citizens
Entry requirement
France requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at er.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
France’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Eritrea
- Embassy of France in Asmara
Warsay street, Saba Building, 8ème étage, Asmara
France has 1 mission in Eritrea, with its embassy in Asmara.
French citizens travelling to Eritrea
FranceEritrea Visa required Eritrea visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 France, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Eritrean citizens can stay in France
How long Eritrean citizens may stay in France 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 French embassy in Asmara, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Eritrean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Eritrea
French citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea. The rule is the same in both directions between Eritrea and France.
Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for France?
France requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the French embassy in Eritrea?
The French embassy in Eritrea is in Asmara.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
French citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
Can Eritrean citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Eritrean citizens need a visa for France 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.