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Eritrea visa for Iranian citizens
Entry requirement
Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
- 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
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.
Where Iranian citizens apply for a visa for Eritrea
Eritrea has no embassy or consulate in Iran on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Eritrea in Tel Aviv1,585 km
נירים 3, Tel Aviv
- 2,804 km
- 2,916 km
The nearest Eritrean missions to Tehran are in Tel Aviv, Israel (1,585 km from Tehran), Djibouti (2,804 km) and Khartoum, Sudan (2,916 km). Eritrea sets which of its missions takes applications from Iran; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Iran
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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 Iran 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).
Good to know
How long Iranian citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long Iranian citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iranian citizens apply
Eritrea has no embassy or career consulate in Iran. Iranian citizens apply through a mission of Eritrea accredited to Iran from abroad; the official visa portal of Eritrea names the right place.
Eritrea’s neighbours for Iranian citizens
Sudan requires Iranian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Iran
Eritrean citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Iranian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
Is there an embassy of Eritrea in Iran?
No. Eritrea has no embassy in Iran. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Tel Aviv, Israel, 1,585 km from Tehran.
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 Iran?
Eritrean citizens receive their visa for Iran at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Iranian citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; Iranian 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.