Iraq
Eritrea
Eritrea visa for Iraqi citizens
Entry requirement
Eritrea requires Iraqi 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 Iraqi citizens apply for a visa for Eritrea
Eritrea has no embassy or consulate in Iraq on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Eritrea in Tel Aviv910 km
נירים 3, Tel Aviv
- 2,305 km
- 2,419 km
The nearest Eritrean missions to Baghdad are in Tel Aviv, Israel (910 km from Baghdad), Khartoum, Sudan (2,305 km) and Djibouti (2,419 km). Eritrea sets which of its missions takes applications from Iraq; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Iraq
EritreaIraq e-Visa Iraq 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 Iraq 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Iraqi citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long Iraqi citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Iraqi citizens apply
Eritrea has no embassy or career consulate in Iraq. Iraqi citizens apply through a mission of Eritrea accredited to Iraq from abroad; the official visa portal of Eritrea names the right place.
Eritrea’s neighbours for Iraqi citizens
Sudan requires Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Iraq
Eritrean citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Eritrea requires Iraqi citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Eritrea in Iraq?
No. Eritrea has no embassy in Iraq. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Tel Aviv, Israel, 910 km from Baghdad.
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 Iraq?
Eritrean citizens need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for online before travel.
Can Iraqi citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; Iraqi 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.