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Eritrea visa for Indian citizens

Visa required

Indian citizens 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 Indian citizens apply for a visa for Eritrea

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

Measured from New Delhi, Eritrean embassies and consulates are closest in Beijing, China (3,783 km), Djibouti (4,006 km) and Tel Aviv, Israel (4,063 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of India is decided by Eritrea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Eritrean citizens travelling to India

EritreaIndia e-Visa India 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.

For a trip from India 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Indian citizens can stay in Eritrea

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

How Indian citizens apply

Eritrea has no embassy or career consulate in India. Indian citizens apply through a mission of Eritrea accredited to India from abroad; the official visa portal of Eritrea names the right place.

Eritrea’s neighbours for Indian citizens

Sudan requires Indian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Eritrean citizens travelling to India

Eritrean citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?

Indian citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Eritrea in India?

No. Eritrea has no embassy in India. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Beijing, China, 3,783 km from New Delhi.

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 India?

Eritrean citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Indian citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?

No; Indian 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.