Seychelles
Eritrea
Eritrea visa for citizens of the Seychelles
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Seychelles 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
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 Seychelles apply for a visa for Eritrea
Eritrea has no embassy or consulate in Seychelles on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 2,261 km
- 2,392 km
- 2,598 km
Measured from Victoria, Eritrean embassies and consulates are closest in Djibouti (2,261 km), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2,392 km) and Kampala, Uganda (2,598 km). Eritrea sets which of its missions takes applications from the Seychelles; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Eritrean citizens travelling to the Seychelles
EritreaSeychelles Visa-free, 90 days Seychelles 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.
For a trip from the Seychelles to Eritrea, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Seychelles can stay in Eritrea
How long citizens of the Seychelles 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 Seychelles apply
Eritrea has no embassy or career consulate in the Seychelles. Citizens of the Seychelles apply through a mission of Eritrea accredited to the Seychelles from abroad; the official visa portal of Eritrea names the right place.
Eritrea’s neighbours for citizens of the Seychelles
Sudan requires citizens of the Seychelles to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to the Seychelles
The Seychelles admits Eritrean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Seychelles need a visa for Eritrea?
Citizens of the Seychelles must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
Is there an embassy of Eritrea in the Seychelles?
No. Eritrea has no embassy in the Seychelles. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Djibouti, 2,261 km from Victoria.
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 Seychelles?
The Seychelles admits Eritrean citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Seychelles enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; citizens of the Seychelles 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.