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Eritrea visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
French citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Eritrea visa guide
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 missions in France
- Embassy of Eritrea in Paris
1, rue de Staël, 75015 Paris
Eritrea has 1 mission in France, with its embassy in Paris.
Eritrean citizens travelling to France
EritreaFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Eritrea
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.
Before travelling from France to Eritrea, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long French citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long French citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How French citizens apply
In France, applications go to the Eritrean embassy in Paris, or to a visa centre acting for Eritrea; fees, documents and processing times are published by Eritrea.
Eritrea’s neighbours for French citizens
Sudan requires French citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to France
France requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between France and Eritrea.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
French citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.
Where is the Eritrean embassy in France?
The Eritrean embassy in France is in Paris.
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 France?
France requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can French citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; French citizens need a visa for Eritrea 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.