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Eritrea
Eritrea visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
US 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 us.embassyeritrea.org
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 States
- Embassy of Eritrea in Washington D.C.
New Hampshire Avenue Northwest 1708, 20009 Washington
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Eritrea has 1 mission in the United States, with its embassy in Washington D.C.
Eritrean citizens travelling to the United States
EritreaUnited States No admission United States 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.
For a trip from the United States to Eritrea, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 US citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long US citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How US citizens apply
In the United States, applications go to the Eritrean embassy in Washington D.C., or to a visa centre acting for Eritrea; fees, documents and processing times are published by Eritrea.
Eritrea’s neighbours for US citizens
Sudan requires US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to the United States
Eritrean citizens are currently not admitted to the United States, according to the visa data used here.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
US citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.
Where is the Eritrean embassy in the United States?
The Eritrean embassy in the United States is in Washington D.C.
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 States?
Eritrean citizens are currently not admitted to the United States, according to the visa data used here.
Can US citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; US 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.