São Tomé and Príncipe
Eritrea
Eritrea visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Eritrea visa guide
Checked 7 November 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 citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply for a visa for Eritrea
Eritrea has no embassy or consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Eritrea in Juba2,808 km
Nimule Street, Juba
- 2,877 km
- 3,304 km
Measured from São Tomé, Eritrean embassies and consulates are closest in Juba, South Sudan (2,808 km), Kampala, Uganda (2,877 km) and Khartoum, Sudan (3,304 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of São Tomé and Príncipe is decided by Eritrea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Eritrean citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
EritreaSão Tomé and Príncipe e-Visa São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé and Príncipe 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).
Good to know
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Eritrea
How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply
Eritrea has no embassy or career consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe. Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply through a mission of Eritrea accredited to São Tomé and Príncipe from abroad; the official visa portal of Eritrea names the right place.
Eritrea’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Sudan requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
Eritrean citizens need an e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Eritrea?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Eritrea in São Tomé and Príncipe?
No. Eritrea has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Juba, South Sudan, 2,808 km from São Tomé.
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 São Tomé and Príncipe?
Eritrean citizens need an e-Visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, applied for online before travel.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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.