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Eritrea visa for citizens of the Republic of the Congo

Visa required

Eritrea requires citizens of the Republic of the Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.

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

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.

Where citizens of the Republic of the Congo apply for a visa for Eritrea

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

The nearest Eritrean missions to Brazzaville are in Kampala, Uganda (1,991 km from Brazzaville), Juba, South Sudan (2,077 km) and Pretoria, South Africa (2,759 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the Republic of the Congo is decided by Eritrea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Eritrean citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo

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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.

Citizens of the Republic of the Congo 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 citizens of the Republic of the Congo can stay in Eritrea

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

How citizens of the Republic of the Congo apply

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

Eritrea’s neighbours for citizens of the Republic of the Congo

Sudan requires citizens of the Republic of the Congo to obtain a visa in advance.

Eritrean citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo

Eritrean citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between the Republic of the Congo and Eritrea.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for Eritrea?

Eritrea requires citizens of the Republic of the Congo to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Eritrea in the Republic of the Congo?

No. Eritrea has no embassy in the Republic of the Congo. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Kampala, Uganda, 1,991 km from Brazzaville.

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 Republic of the Congo?

Eritrean citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo, obtained before travel.

Can citizens of the Republic of the Congo enter Eritrea visa-free?

No; citizens of the Republic of the Congo 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.