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Eritrea visa for Ghanaian citizens
Entry requirement
Eritrea requires Ghanaian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- 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
Eritrea’s tourist visa costs US$50 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is 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.
Where Ghanaian citizens apply for a visa for Eritrea
Eritrea has no embassy or consulate in Ghana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Eritrea in Juba3,523 km
Nimule Street, Juba
- 3,687 km
- 3,745 km
Measured from Accra, Eritrean embassies and consulates are closest in Juba, South Sudan (3,523 km), Kampala, Uganda (3,687 km) and Khartoum, Sudan (3,745 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Ghana is decided by Eritrea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Ghana
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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.
Before travelling from Ghana 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 Ghanaian citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long Ghanaian citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ghanaian citizens apply
Eritrea has no embassy or career consulate in Ghana. Ghanaian citizens apply through a mission of Eritrea accredited to Ghana from abroad; the official visa portal of Eritrea names the right place.
Eritrea’s neighbours for Ghanaian citizens
Sudan requires Ghanaian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Ghana
Eritrean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ghana, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Eritrea requires Ghanaian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Eritrea in Ghana?
No. Eritrea has no embassy in Ghana. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Juba, South Sudan, 3,523 km from Accra.
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 Ghana?
Eritrean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Ghana, valid for stays of up to 30 days.
Can Ghanaian citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; Ghanaian 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.