Somalia
Eritrea
Eritrea visa for Somali citizens
Entry requirement
Somali 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
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 Somali citizens apply for a visa for Eritrea
Eritrea has no embassy or consulate in Somalia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 1,064 km
- 1,092 km
- 1,429 km
The nearest Eritrean missions to Mogadishu are in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (1,064 km from Mogadishu), Djibouti (1,092 km) and Kampala, Uganda (1,429 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Somalia is decided by Eritrea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Somalia
EritreaSomalia e-Visa Somalia 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 Somalia 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Somali citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long Somali citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Somali citizens apply
Eritrea has no embassy or career consulate in Somalia. Somali citizens apply through a mission of Eritrea accredited to Somalia from abroad; the official visa portal of Eritrea names the right place.
Eritrea’s neighbours for Somali citizens
Sudan requires Somali citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Somalia
Eritrean citizens need a visa for Somalia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Somali citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Somali citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
Is there an embassy of Eritrea in Somalia?
No. Eritrea has no embassy in Somalia. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 1,064 km from Mogadishu.
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 Somalia?
Eritrean citizens need a visa for Somalia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Somali citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; Somali 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.