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Eritrea
Eritrea visa for Rwandan citizens
Entry requirement
Eritrea requires Rwandan 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
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 Rwandan citizens apply for a visa for Eritrea
Eritrea has no embassy or consulate in Rwanda on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 379 km
- Embassy of Eritrea in Juba774 km
Nimule Street, Juba
- 1,554 km
The nearest Eritrean missions to Kigali are in Kampala, Uganda (379 km from Kigali), Juba, South Sudan (774 km) and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (1,554 km). Eritrea sets which of its missions takes applications from Rwanda; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Rwanda
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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.
Rwandan 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Rwandan citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long Rwandan citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Rwandan citizens apply
Eritrea has no embassy or career consulate in Rwanda. Rwandan citizens apply through a mission of Eritrea accredited to Rwanda from abroad; the official visa portal of Eritrea names the right place.
Eritrea’s neighbours for Rwandan citizens
Sudan requires Rwandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Rwanda
Eritrean citizens can visit Rwanda without a visa for up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Eritrea requires Rwandan citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Eritrea in Rwanda?
No. Eritrea has no embassy in Rwanda. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Kampala, Uganda, 379 km from Kigali.
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 Rwanda?
Eritrean citizens can visit Rwanda without a visa for up to 30 days.
Can Rwandan citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; Rwandan 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.