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Eritrea visa for Montenegrin citizens

Visa required

Montenegrin citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.

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

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 Montenegrin citizens apply for a visa for Eritrea

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

The nearest Eritrean missions to Podgorica are in Rome, Italy (561 km from Podgorica), Frankfurt am Main, Germany (1,177 km) and Brussels, Belgium (1,466 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Montenegro is decided by Eritrea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Eritrean citizens travelling to Montenegro

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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.

Montenegrin citizens planning a trip to Eritrea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Montenegrin citizens can stay in Eritrea

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

How Montenegrin citizens apply

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

Eritrea’s neighbours for Montenegrin citizens

Sudan requires Montenegrin citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Eritrean citizens travelling to Montenegro

Montenegro requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Montenegro and Eritrea.

Frequently asked questions

Do Montenegrin citizens need a visa for Eritrea?

Montenegrin citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Eritrea in Montenegro?

No. Eritrea has no embassy in Montenegro. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Rome, Italy, 561 km from Podgorica.

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 Montenegro?

Montenegro requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Montenegrin citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?

No; Montenegrin 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.