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Eritrea
Eritrea visa for Lao citizens
Entry requirement
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Eritrea visa guide
Checked 31 October 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 Lao citizens apply for a visa for Eritrea
Eritrea has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Eritrea in Beijing2,782 km
2-10-1 Ta Yuan Diplomatic Compound, Beijing
- 4,141 km
- 6,406 km
The nearest Eritrean missions to Vientiane are in Beijing, China (2,782 km from Vientiane), Tokyo, Japan (4,141 km) and Djibouti (6,406 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Laos is decided by Eritrea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Laos
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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 Laos 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).
Good to know
How long Lao citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long Lao citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Lao citizens apply
Eritrea has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of Eritrea accredited to Laos from abroad; the official visa portal of Eritrea names the right place.
Eritrea’s neighbours for Lao citizens
Sudan requires Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Laos
Eritrean citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Lao citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
Is there an embassy of Eritrea in Laos?
No. Eritrea has no embassy in Laos. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Beijing, China, 2,782 km from Vientiane.
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 Laos?
Eritrean citizens receive their visa for Laos at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Lao citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; Lao 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.