Eritrea
Russia
Russia visa for Eritrean citizens
Entry requirement
Russia requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eritrea.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Russian missions in Eritrea
- Embassy of Russia in Asmara
21 Zobel Street, Asmara
Russia has 1 mission in Eritrea, with its embassy in Asmara.
Russian citizens travelling to Eritrea
RussiaEritrea Visa required Eritrea visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Russia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Eritrean citizens can stay in Russia
How long Eritrean citizens may stay in Russia 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 Russian embassy in Asmara, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens
China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Norway, Azerbaijan and North Korea require Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Eritrea
Russian citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Eritrea and Russia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Russia?
Russia requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Russian embassy in Eritrea?
The Russian embassy in Eritrea is in Asmara.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Russian citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.
Can Eritrean citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Eritrean citizens need a visa for Russia 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.