Mauritius
Eritrea
Eritrea visa for Mauritian citizens
Entry requirement
Eritrea requires Mauritian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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 Mauritian citizens apply for a visa for Eritrea
Eritrea has no embassy or consulate in Mauritius on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Eritrea in Pretoria3,051 km
Cobham Street 1281, Pretoria
- 3,541 km
- 3,838 km
Measured from Port Louis, Eritrean embassies and consulates are closest in Pretoria, South Africa (3,051 km), Kampala, Uganda (3,541 km) and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (3,838 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Mauritius is decided by Eritrea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Mauritius
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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.
For a trip from Mauritius 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Mauritian citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long Mauritian citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Mauritian citizens apply
Eritrea has no embassy or career consulate in Mauritius. Mauritian citizens apply through a mission of Eritrea accredited to Mauritius from abroad; the official visa portal of Eritrea names the right place.
Eritrea’s neighbours for Mauritian citizens
Sudan requires Mauritian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Mauritius
Mauritius issues Eritrean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 60 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mauritian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Eritrea requires Mauritian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Eritrea in Mauritius?
No. Eritrea has no embassy in Mauritius. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 3,051 km from Port Louis.
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 Mauritius?
Mauritius issues Eritrean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 60 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Mauritian citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; Mauritian 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.