Eritrea
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia visa for Eritrean citizens
Entry requirement
Eritrean citizens need an e-Visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Saudi Arabia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at er.saudiembassy.sa
Which Saudi Arabia visa?
Tourist eVisa (visit visa for tourism, electronic)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in Saudi Arabia
- Fee
- US$80
- Processing time
- From about one minute up to 3 business days, according to KSA Visa
All visa types for Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s e-Visa costs US$80 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is ksavisa.sa. Processing time, as Saudi Arabia states it: From about one minute up to 3 business days, according to KSA Visa. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 90 days in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi missions in Eritrea
- Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Asmara
Symbol Area - Ras Demaira Street -Street no.748, Asmara
Saudi Arabia has 1 mission in Eritrea, with its embassy in Asmara.
Saudi citizens travelling to Eritrea
Saudi ArabiaEritrea Visa required Eritrea visa for citizens of Saudi Arabia
Travel advice for Saudi Arabia
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the 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.
For a trip from Eritrea to Saudi Arabia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Saudi Arabia at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Saudi Arabia (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Saudi Arabia (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Eritrean citizens can stay in Saudi Arabia
How long Eritrean citizens may stay in Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia is applied for online on its official government portal; Eritrean citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Saudi Arabia’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens
Yemen, Jordan and Kuwait require Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Saudi citizens travelling to Eritrea
Saudi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Eritrean citizens need an e-Visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for online before travel.
Where is the Saudi embassy in Eritrea?
The Saudi embassy in Eritrea is in Asmara.
How much does the Saudi Arabia e-Visa cost?
Saudi Arabia’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80 for the e-Visa. Processing time: From about one minute up to 3 business days, according to KSA Visa.
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Saudi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
Can Eritrean citizens enter Saudi Arabia visa-free?
No; Eritrean citizens need an e-Visa for Saudi Arabia.
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.