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Israel visa for Eritrean citizens
Entry requirement
Israel requires a visa from Eritrean citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Israel visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Israel visa?
B/2 visitor and tourist visa (incl. eVisa-B2 pilot)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Within the visa period, normally up to three months; longer only with a PIBA extension
- Fee
- ₪105
- Processing time
- eVisa-B2: usually within 10 days; at a mission it depends on the mission and any interview
For the tourist visa, Israel’s official sources give a standard fee of ₪105, and applications are made on israel-entry.piba.gov.il. Processing time, as Israel states it: eVisa-B2: usually within 10 days; at a mission it depends on the mission and any interview. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Within the visa period, normally up to three months; longer only with a PIBA extension.
Israeli missions in Eritrea
Israel has 1 mission in Eritrea, with its embassy in Asmara.
Israeli citizens travelling to Eritrea
IsraelEritrea Visa required Eritrea visa for citizens of Israel
Travel advice for Israel
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- 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.
For a trip from Eritrea to Israel, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Israel at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Israel (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Israel (updated 29 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Eritrean citizens can stay in Israel
How long Eritrean citizens may stay in Israel is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Eritrean citizens apply
The e-Visa for Israel is applied for online on its official government portal; Eritrean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Israel’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens
Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt and Palestine require Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Israeli citizens travelling to Eritrea
Eritrea requires Israeli citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Israel?
Israel requires a visa from Eritrean citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Israeli embassy in Eritrea?
The Israeli embassy in Eritrea is in Asmara.
How much does the Israel tourist visa cost?
Israel’s official sources give a standard fee of ₪105 for the tourist visa. Processing time: eVisa-B2: usually within 10 days; at a mission it depends on the mission and any interview.
Do Israeli citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Eritrea requires Israeli citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Eritrean citizens enter Israel visa-free?
No; Eritrean citizens need an e-Visa for Israel.
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.