Netherlands
Eritrea
Eritrea visa for Dutch citizens
Entry requirement
Dutch citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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
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.
Eritrean missions in the Netherlands
- Embassy of Eritrea in The Hague
Javastraat 58, 2585AR 's-Gravenhage
Eritrea has 1 mission in the Netherlands, with its embassy in The Hague.
Eritrean citizens travelling to the Netherlands
EritreaNetherlands Visa required Netherlands 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.
Before travelling from the Netherlands 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Dutch citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long Dutch citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Dutch citizens apply
In the Netherlands, applications go to the Eritrean embassy in The Hague, or to a visa centre acting for Eritrea; fees, documents and processing times are published by Eritrea.
Eritrea’s neighbours for Dutch citizens
Sudan requires Dutch citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to the Netherlands
Eritrean citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between the Netherlands and Eritrea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Dutch citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
Where is the Eritrean embassy in the Netherlands?
The Eritrean embassy in the Netherlands is in The Hague.
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 the Netherlands?
Eritrean citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel.
Can Dutch citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; Dutch 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.