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Eritrea visa for Italian citizens

Visa required

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

Where to apply
2 missions

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.

Eritrean missions in Italy

All missions of Eritrea in Italy

Eritrea has 2 missions in Italy, with its embassy in Rome. Consulates: Milan.

Eritrean citizens travelling to Italy

EritreaItaly Visa required Italy 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.

Italian citizens planning a trip to Eritrea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Italian citizens can stay in Eritrea

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

How Italian citizens apply

In Italy, applications go to the Eritrean embassy in Rome and the consulate in Milan, or to a visa centre acting for Eritrea; fees, documents and processing times are published by Eritrea.

Eritrea’s neighbours for Italian citizens

Sudan requires Italian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Eritrean citizens travelling to Italy

Eritrean citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Italy and Eritrea.

Frequently asked questions

Do Italian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?

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

Where is the Eritrean embassy in Italy?

The Eritrean embassy in Italy is in Rome; there is also a consulate in Milan.

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 Italy?

Eritrean citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.

Can Italian citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?

No; Italian 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.