United Arab Emirates
Eritrea
Eritrea visa for Emirati citizens
Entry requirement
Emirati citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Eritrea visa guide
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.
Where Emirati citizens apply for a visa for Eritrea
Eritrea has no embassy or consulate in United Arab Emirates on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 1,856 km
- Embassy of Eritrea in Tel Aviv2,094 km
נירים 3, Tel Aviv
- 2,387 km
Measured from Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City, Eritrean embassies and consulates are closest in Djibouti (1,856 km), Tel Aviv, Israel (2,094 km) and Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (2,387 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of the United Arab Emirates is decided by Eritrea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Eritrean citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
EritreaUnited Arab Emirates e-Visa United Arab Emirates 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.
Emirati 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 Emirati citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long Emirati citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Emirati citizens apply
Eritrea has no embassy or career consulate in the United Arab Emirates. Emirati citizens apply through a mission of Eritrea accredited to the United Arab Emirates from abroad; the official visa portal of Eritrea names the right place.
Eritrea’s neighbours for Emirati citizens
Sudan admits Emirati citizens visa-free.
Eritrean citizens travelling to the United Arab Emirates
Eritrean citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Emirati citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Emirati citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of Eritrea in the United Arab Emirates?
No. Eritrea has no embassy in the United Arab Emirates. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Djibouti, 1,856 km from Abu Dhabi Island and Internal Islands City.
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 the United Arab Emirates?
Eritrean citizens need a visa for the United Arab Emirates, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Emirati citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; Emirati 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.