Eritrea
Turkey
Turkey visa for Eritrean citizens
Entry requirement
Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Turkey visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at asmara-be.mfa.gov.tr
Which Turkey visa?
Sticker visa for tourism and business visits (Turkish mission)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
- Processing time
- Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry.
Processing time, as Turkey states it: Apply at least one month before travel, as recommended by the Ministry. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per visa; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
Turkish missions in Eritrea
Turkey has 1 mission in Eritrea, with its embassy in Asmara.
Turkish citizens travelling to Eritrea
TurkeyEritrea Visa required Eritrea visa for citizens of Turkey
Travel advice for Turkey
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 Turkey, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 20 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Eritrean citizens can stay in Turkey
How long Eritrean citizens may stay in Turkey 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 Turkish embassy in Asmara, or to a visa centre acting for Turkey; fees, documents and processing times are published by Turkey.
Turkey’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens
Greece, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Bulgaria require Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Turkish citizens travelling to Eritrea
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea. The rule is the same in both directions between Eritrea and Turkey.
Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Turkey?
Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Turkey.
Where is the Turkish embassy in Eritrea?
The Turkish embassy in Eritrea is in Asmara.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Turkish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
Can Eritrean citizens enter Turkey visa-free?
No; Eritrean citizens need a visa for Turkey obtained in advance.
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.