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Eritrea visa for Zambian citizens

Visa required

Zambian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.

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 Zambian citizens apply for a visa for Eritrea

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

The nearest Eritrean missions to Lusaka are in Pretoria, South Africa (1,148 km from Lusaka), Kampala, Uganda (1,813 km) and Juba, South Sudan (2,281 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Zambia is decided by Eritrea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Eritrean citizens travelling to Zambia

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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.

Before travelling from Zambia 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Zambian citizens can stay in Eritrea

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

How Zambian citizens apply

Eritrea has no embassy or career consulate in Zambia. Zambian citizens apply through a mission of Eritrea accredited to Zambia from abroad; the official visa portal of Eritrea names the right place.

Eritrea’s neighbours for Zambian citizens

Sudan requires Zambian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Eritrean citizens travelling to Zambia

Eritrean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zambia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?

Zambian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.

Is there an embassy of Eritrea in Zambia?

No. Eritrea has no embassy in Zambia. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 1,148 km from Lusaka.

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 Zambia?

Eritrean citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zambia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Zambian citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?

No; Zambian 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.