EritreaIreland

Ireland visa for Eritrean citizens

Visa required

Eritrean citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Ireland visa?

Short stay 'C' visit visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.
Fee
€60
Processing time
Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

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All visa types for Ireland

Ireland’s tourist visa costs €60 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is visas.inis.gov.ie. Processing time, as Ireland states it: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days; the immigration officer at the border writes the permitted date on the landing stamp and may give less.

Where Eritrean citizens apply for a visa for Ireland

Ireland has no embassy or consulate in Eritrea on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Irish missions to Asmara are in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (703 km from Asmara), Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (1,313 km) and Kampala, Uganda (1,809 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Eritrea is decided by Ireland, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Irish citizens travelling to Eritrea

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Travel advice for Ireland

  • 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 Ireland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Ireland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 19 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Ireland (updated 4 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Ireland (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Eritrean citizens can stay in Ireland

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

How Eritrean citizens apply

Ireland has no embassy or career consulate in Eritrea. Eritrean citizens apply through a mission of Ireland accredited to Eritrea from abroad; the official visa portal of Ireland names the right place.

Ireland’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens

The United Kingdom requires Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Irish citizens travelling to Eritrea

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Ireland?

Eritrean citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Ireland in Eritrea?

No. Ireland has no embassy in Eritrea. The nearest Irish embassy is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 703 km from Asmara.

How much does the Ireland tourist visa cost?

Ireland’s official sources give a standard fee of €60 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decisions are made in date order; the general guide is about 8 weeks from the date the visa office receives the file, longer if documents are missing or need checking.

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Eritrea?

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

Can Eritrean citizens enter Ireland visa-free?

No; Eritrean citizens need a visa for Ireland obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.