Sudan
Eritrea
Eritrea visa for Sudanese citizens
Entry requirement
Sudanese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Eritrea.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
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.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Sudan
EritreaSudan Visa required 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.
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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Sudanese citizens can stay in Eritrea
No maximum stay in Eritrea is given in the data for Sudanese citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
How Sudanese citizens apply
Sudanese citizens receive the visa for Eritrea at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Sudan
Eritrean citizens need a visa for Sudan, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Sudanese citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Sudanese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Eritrea.
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 Sudan?
Eritrean citizens need a visa for Sudan, obtained before travel.
Can Sudanese citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; Sudanese citizens need a visa on arrival in Eritrea.
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.