Eritrea
Germany
Germany visa for Eritrean citizens
Entry requirement
Germany requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at asmara.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
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 the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Germany’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Eritrea
Germany has 1 mission in Eritrea, with its embassy in Asmara.
German citizens travelling to Eritrea
GermanyEritrea Visa required Eritrea visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Eritrean citizens planning a trip to Germany can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Eritrean citizens can stay in Germany
How long Eritrean citizens may stay in Germany 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 German embassy in Asmara, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets Eritrean citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Eritrea
German citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Eritrea and Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Germany?
Germany requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the German embassy in Eritrea?
The German embassy in Eritrea is in Asmara.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
German citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.
Can Eritrean citizens enter Germany visa-free?
No; Eritrean citizens need a visa for Germany 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.