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Eritrea
Eritrea visa for Swedish citizens
Entry requirement
Swedish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Eritrea visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eritrean-embassy.se
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
For the tourist visa, Eritrea’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50, and applications are made on 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 Sweden
- Embassy of Eritrea in Stockholm
Stjärnvägen 2B, 181 23 Lidingö, Stockholm
Eritrea has 1 mission in Sweden, with its embassy in Stockholm.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Sweden
EritreaSweden Visa required Sweden 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 Sweden 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 Swedish citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long Swedish citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Swedish citizens apply
In Sweden, applications go to the Eritrean embassy in Stockholm, or to a visa centre acting for Eritrea; fees, documents and processing times are published by Eritrea.
Eritrea’s neighbours for Swedish citizens
Sudan requires Swedish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Sweden
Eritrean citizens need a visa for Sweden, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Sweden and Eritrea.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Swedish citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
Where is the Eritrean embassy in Sweden?
The Eritrean embassy in Sweden is in Stockholm.
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 Sweden?
Eritrean citizens need a visa for Sweden, obtained before travel.
Can Swedish citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; Swedish 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.