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Eritrea visa for citizens of Guinea-Bissau

Visa required

Citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Eritrea visa?

Tourist 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

All visa types for Eritrea

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 citizens of Guinea-Bissau apply for a visa for Eritrea

Eritrea has no embassy or consulate in Guinea-Bissau on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Eritrean missions to Bissau are in Rome, Italy (4,309 km from Bissau), Paris, France (4,432 km) and London, the United Kingdom (4,627 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Guinea-Bissau is decided by Eritrea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Eritrean citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau

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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.

For a trip from Guinea-Bissau to Eritrea, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 citizens of Guinea-Bissau can stay in Eritrea

How long citizens of Guinea-Bissau may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of Guinea-Bissau apply

Eritrea has no embassy or career consulate in Guinea-Bissau. Citizens of Guinea-Bissau apply through a mission of Eritrea accredited to Guinea-Bissau from abroad; the official visa portal of Eritrea names the right place.

Eritrea’s neighbours for citizens of Guinea-Bissau

Sudan requires citizens of Guinea-Bissau to obtain a visa in advance.

Eritrean citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau issues Eritrean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Eritrea?

Citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Eritrea in Guinea-Bissau?

No. Eritrea has no embassy in Guinea-Bissau. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Rome, Italy, 4,309 km from Bissau.

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 Guinea-Bissau?

Guinea-Bissau issues Eritrean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can citizens of Guinea-Bissau enter Eritrea visa-free?

No; citizens of Guinea-Bissau 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.