Eritrea
India
India visa for Eritrean citizens
Entry requirement
India requires a visa from Eritrean citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eoiasmara.gov.in
Which India visa?
India e-Visa (e-Tourist, e-Business, e-Medical and other sub-categories)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit
- Processing time
- Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours
India’s official site for the e-Visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Apply at least 4 days before arrival; document re-upload requests normally arrive within 24 hours. Longest stay on the e-Visa: e-Tourist 30 days, 1 year or 5 years (max. 180 days per calendar year for 1- and 5-year visas); e-Business up to 180 days per visit.
Indian missions in Eritrea
- Embassy of India in Asmara
City Centre Stree 173-5, House no. 6, Asmara, Eritrea
India has 1 mission in Eritrea, with its embassy in Asmara.
Indian citizens travelling to Eritrea
IndiaEritrea Visa required Eritrea visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- 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.
Eritrean citizens planning a trip to India can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Eritrean citizens can stay in India
Eritrean citizens may stay in India for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to India.
How Eritrean citizens apply
The e-Visa for India is applied for online on its official government portal; Eritrean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
India’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens
China requires Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Eritrea
Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for India?
India requires a visa from Eritrean citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.
How long can Eritrean citizens stay in India?
Eritrean citizens can stay in India for up to 30 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Indian embassy in Eritrea?
The Indian embassy in Eritrea is in Asmara.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Indian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
Can Eritrean citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Eritrean citizens need an e-Visa for India.
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.