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Eritrea visa for Jamaican citizens

Visa required

Eritrea requires Jamaican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 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.

Where Jamaican citizens apply for a visa for Eritrea

Eritrea has no embassy or consulate in Jamaica on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Eritrean missions to Kingston are in Washington D.C., the United States (2,326 km from Kingston), Toronto, Canada (2,864 km) and London, the United Kingdom (7,537 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Jamaica is decided by Eritrea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Eritrean citizens travelling to Jamaica

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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 Jamaica 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Jamaican citizens can stay in Eritrea

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

How Jamaican citizens apply

Eritrea has no embassy or career consulate in Jamaica. Jamaican citizens apply through a mission of Eritrea accredited to Jamaica from abroad; the official visa portal of Eritrea names the right place.

Eritrea’s neighbours for Jamaican citizens

Sudan requires Jamaican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Eritrean citizens travelling to Jamaica

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for Eritrea?

Eritrea requires Jamaican citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Eritrea in Jamaica?

No. Eritrea has no embassy in Jamaica. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Washington D.C., the United States, 2,326 km from Kingston.

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 Jamaica?

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

Can Jamaican citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?

No; Jamaican 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.