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Eritrea visa for citizens of Timor-Leste

Visa required

Eritrea requires citizens of Timor-Leste to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Eritrea visa?

Tourist 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

All visa types for Eritrea

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.

Where citizens of Timor-Leste apply for a visa for Eritrea

Eritrea has no embassy or consulate in Timor-Leste on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Eritrean missions to Dili are in Tokyo, Japan (5,134 km from Dili), Beijing, China (5,474 km) and Djibouti (9,384 km). Eritrea sets which of its missions takes applications from Timor-Leste; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Eritrean citizens travelling to Timor-Leste

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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.

Citizens of Timor-Leste 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 citizens of Timor-Leste can stay in Eritrea

How long citizens of Timor-Leste may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of Timor-Leste apply

Eritrea has no embassy or career consulate in Timor-Leste. Citizens of Timor-Leste apply through a mission of Eritrea accredited to Timor-Leste from abroad; the official visa portal of Eritrea names the right place.

Eritrea’s neighbours for citizens of Timor-Leste

Sudan requires citizens of Timor-Leste to obtain a visa in advance.

Eritrean citizens travelling to Timor-Leste

Eritrean citizens receive their visa for Timor-Leste at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Eritrea?

Eritrea requires citizens of Timor-Leste to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Eritrea in Timor-Leste?

No. Eritrea has no embassy in Timor-Leste. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Tokyo, Japan, 5,134 km from Dili.

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 Timor-Leste?

Eritrean citizens receive their visa for Timor-Leste at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Can citizens of Timor-Leste enter Eritrea visa-free?

No; citizens of Timor-Leste 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.