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Eritrea visa for Israeli citizens
Entry requirement
Israeli citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Eritrea visa guide
Checked 7 November 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.
Eritrean missions in Israel
- Embassy of Eritrea in Tel Aviv
נירים 3, Tel Aviv
Eritrea has 1 mission in Israel, with its embassy in Tel Aviv.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Israel
EritreaIsrael e-Visa Israel 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 Israel 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 Israeli citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long Israeli citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Israeli citizens apply
In Israel, applications go to the Eritrean embassy in Tel Aviv, or to a visa centre acting for Eritrea; fees, documents and processing times are published by Eritrea.
Eritrea’s neighbours for Israeli citizens
Sudan requires Israeli citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Israel
Israel requires a visa from Eritrean citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Israeli citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Israeli citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
Where is the Eritrean embassy in Israel?
The Eritrean embassy in Israel is in Tel Aviv.
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 Israel?
Israel requires a visa from Eritrean citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Israeli citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; Israeli citizens need a visa for Eritrea obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.