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Eritrea
Eritrea visa for Thai citizens
Entry requirement
Thai citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- 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.
Where Thai citizens apply for a visa for Eritrea
Eritrea has no embassy or consulate in Thailand on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Eritrea in Beijing3,302 km
2-10-1 Ta Yuan Diplomatic Compound, Beijing
- 4,604 km
- 6,212 km
The nearest Eritrean missions to Bangkok are in Beijing, China (3,302 km from Bangkok), Tokyo, Japan (4,604 km) and Djibouti (6,212 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Thailand is decided by Eritrea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Thailand
EritreaThailand e-Visa Thailand 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 Thailand 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 Thai citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long Thai citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Thai citizens apply
Eritrea has no embassy or career consulate in Thailand. Thai citizens apply through a mission of Eritrea accredited to Thailand from abroad; the official visa portal of Eritrea names the right place.
Eritrea’s neighbours for Thai citizens
Sudan requires Thai citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Thailand
Eritrean citizens need a visa for Thailand, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Thai citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Thai citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Eritrea in Thailand?
No. Eritrea has no embassy in Thailand. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Beijing, China, 3,302 km from Bangkok.
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 Thailand?
Eritrean citizens need a visa for Thailand, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Thai citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; Thai 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.