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Eritrea visa for Japanese citizens
Entry requirement
Japanese citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Eritrea visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eritreaembassy-japan.org
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.
Eritrean missions in Japan
Eritrea has 1 mission in Japan, with its embassy in Tokyo.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Japan
EritreaJapan Visa required Japan 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 Japan 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 Japanese citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long Japanese citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Japanese citizens apply
In Japan, applications go to the Eritrean embassy in Tokyo, or to a visa centre acting for Eritrea; fees, documents and processing times are published by Eritrea.
Eritrea’s neighbours for Japanese citizens
Sudan requires Japanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Japan
Eritrean citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Japan and Eritrea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Japanese citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.
Where is the Eritrean embassy in Japan?
The Eritrean embassy in Japan is in Tokyo.
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 Japan?
Eritrean citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.
Can Japanese citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; Japanese 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.