Eritrea
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Eritrean citizens
Entry requirement
Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom’s tourist visa costs £135 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in Eritrea
- Embassy of the United Kingdom in Asmara Today · Closed
The United Kingdom has 1 mission in Eritrea, with its embassy in Asmara.
British citizens travelling to Eritrea
United KingdomEritrea Visa required Eritrea visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 the United Kingdom, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Eritrean citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Eritrean citizens may stay in the United Kingdom 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 British embassy in Asmara, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens
Ireland requires Eritrean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Eritrea
British citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Eritrea and the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Where is the British embassy in Eritrea?
The British embassy in Eritrea is in Asmara.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
British citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.
Can Eritrean citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Eritrean citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom 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.