Ivory Coast
Eritrea
Eritrea visa for Ivorian citizens
Entry requirement
Ivorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- 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
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 Ivorian citizens apply for a visa for Eritrea
Eritrea has no embassy or consulate in Ivory Coast on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Eritrea in Juba4,085 km
Nimule Street, Juba
- 4,234 km
- 4,263 km
Measured from Yamoussoukro, Eritrean embassies and consulates are closest in Juba, South Sudan (4,085 km), Khartoum, Sudan (4,234 km) and Kampala, Uganda (4,263 km). Eritrea sets which of its missions takes applications from Ivory Coast; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
EritreaIvory Coast Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Ivory Coast 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 Ivory Coast 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).
Good to know
How long Ivorian citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long Ivorian citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Ivorian citizens apply
Eritrea has no embassy or career consulate in Ivory Coast. Ivorian citizens apply through a mission of Eritrea accredited to Ivory Coast from abroad; the official visa portal of Eritrea names the right place.
Eritrea’s neighbours for Ivorian citizens
Sudan requires Ivorian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Ivory Coast
Eritrean citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Ivory Coast, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ivorian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Ivorian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
Is there an embassy of Eritrea in Ivory Coast?
No. Eritrea has no embassy in Ivory Coast. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Juba, South Sudan, 4,085 km from Yamoussoukro.
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 Ivory Coast?
Eritrean citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Ivory Coast, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Ivorian citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; Ivorian 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.