United Kingdom
Eritrea
Eritrea visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Eritrea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at eritreanembassyuk.org.uk
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 the United Kingdom
- Embassy of Eritrea in London
White Lion Street 96, N1 9PF London
Eritrea has 1 mission in the United Kingdom, with its embassy in London.
Eritrean citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
EritreaUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom 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.
British 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long British citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long British citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How British citizens apply
In the United Kingdom, applications go to the Eritrean embassy in London, or to a visa centre acting for Eritrea; fees, documents and processing times are published by Eritrea.
Eritrea’s neighbours for British citizens
Sudan requires British citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom. The rule is the same in both directions between the United Kingdom and Eritrea.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
British citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.
Where is the Eritrean embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Eritrean embassy in the United Kingdom is in London.
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 Kingdom?
Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Can British citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; British 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.