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Eritrea
Eritrea visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Ethiopian citizens receive their visa for Eritrea at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Eritrea visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Typically one month after arrival, extendable at Immigration in Asmara
- Fee
- US$50
- Processing time
- At least 15 business days (Washington, Frankfurt); ten working days (Geneva)
Apply on Embassy of the State of Eritrea in Washington – Visa
For the tourist visa, Eritrea’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50, and applications are made on us.embassyeritrea.org. Processing time, as Eritrea states it: At least 15 business days (Washington, Frankfurt); ten working days (Geneva). Longest stay on the tourist visa: Typically one month after arrival, extendable at Immigration in Asmara.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Ethiopia
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Travel advice for Eritrea
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Ethiopian citizens planning a trip to Eritrea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Eritrea at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 30 July 2023), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Eritrea (updated 12 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Eritrea (updated 16 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Ethiopian citizens can stay in Eritrea
Ethiopian citizens may stay in Eritrea for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Eritrea.
How Ethiopian citizens apply
Ethiopian citizens receive the visa for Eritrea at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Eritrea’s neighbours for Ethiopian citizens
Sudan requires Ethiopian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Ethiopia
Eritrean citizens need a visa for Ethiopia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Ethiopian citizens receive their visa for Eritrea at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
How long can Ethiopian citizens stay in Eritrea?
Ethiopian citizens can stay in Eritrea for up to 30 days with a visa on arrival.
How much does the Eritrea tourist visa cost?
Eritrea’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the tourist visa. Processing time: At least 15 business days (Washington, Frankfurt); ten working days (Geneva).
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Eritrean citizens need a visa for Ethiopia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; Ethiopian citizens need a visa on arrival in Eritrea.
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.