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Eritrea visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerian 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 Nigerian citizens apply for a visa for Eritrea
Eritrea has no embassy or consulate in Nigeria on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Eritrea in Juba2,702 km
Nimule Street, Juba
- 2,816 km
- 2,944 km
Measured from Abuja, Eritrean embassies and consulates are closest in Juba, South Sudan (2,702 km), Khartoum, Sudan (2,816 km) and Kampala, Uganda (2,944 km). Eritrea sets which of its missions takes applications from Nigeria; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Nigeria
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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.
Nigerian 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).
Good to know
How long Nigerian citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long Nigerian citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nigerian citizens apply
Eritrea has no embassy or career consulate in Nigeria. Nigerian citizens apply through a mission of Eritrea accredited to Nigeria from abroad; the official visa portal of Eritrea names the right place.
Eritrea’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens
Sudan requires Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Nigeria
Eritrean citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
Is there an embassy of Eritrea in Nigeria?
No. Eritrea has no embassy in Nigeria. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Juba, South Sudan, 2,702 km from Abuja.
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 Nigeria?
Eritrean citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Nigerian citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; Nigerian 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.