South Sudan
Eritrea
Eritrea visa for South Sudanese citizens
Entry requirement
Eritrea requires South Sudanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- 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.
Eritrean missions in South Sudan
- Embassy of Eritrea in Juba
Nimule Street, Juba
Eritrea has 1 mission in South Sudan, with its embassy in Juba.
Eritrean citizens travelling to South Sudan
EritreaSouth Sudan e-Visa South Sudan 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.
South Sudanese 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).
Good to know
How long South Sudanese citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long South Sudanese citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South Sudanese citizens apply
In South Sudan, applications go to the Eritrean embassy in Juba, or to a visa centre acting for Eritrea; fees, documents and processing times are published by Eritrea.
Eritrea’s neighbours for South Sudanese citizens
Sudan requires South Sudanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to South Sudan
South Sudan requires a visa from Eritrean citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South Sudanese citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Eritrea requires South Sudanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Eritrean embassy in South Sudan?
The Eritrean embassy in South Sudan is in Juba.
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 South Sudan?
South Sudan requires a visa from Eritrean citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can South Sudanese citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; South Sudanese citizens 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.