The Tourist Visa visa
Up to 30 daysThe tourist visa for Eritrea, allowing a stay of up to 30 days to explore Art Deco Asmara, the Red Sea port of Massawa and the Dahlak Archipelago.
About the Tourist Visa visa
Nearly all foreign nationals obtain the Eritrea tourist visa in advance from an Eritrean embassy, as there is no eVisa and no visa on arrival for the general public. We review every document so your application is approved without delays.
How Eritrea eVisa Process Works
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Fill Form
Complete the simple online form.
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Make Payment
Pay securely online.
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Upload Document
AI verifies your documents instantly.
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Submitted to Immigration
Sent to Eritrea Immigration.
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Get Your Visa
Delivered to your email.
Who is eligible
- Ethiopian and Sudanese citizens are exempt.
- Everyone else applies for the tourist visa at an embassy in advance.
Documents required for a Eritrea visa
Prepare the following documents and information to complete your application smoothly.
Passport valid for at least six months with a blank page.
01Valid passport with at least 6 months validity.
A recent passport-style photograph.
02White background, face centred, no glasses.
A completed application form and, where required, an invitation or tour operator letter.
03Clear, colour scan or photo.
A confirmed return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.
04Return ticket or confirmed itinerary.
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Processing time
The tourist visa is issued by an Eritrean embassy, typically within about ten days.
Extension
Tourist stays can be extended at the immigration office in Asmara before the visa expires.
Prices are all-inclusive and confirmed in the application — no hidden government or service fees added later.
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How we reviewed this page
VerifiedVisitsVisa follows strict sourcing guidelines. The Eritrea visa information on this page is verified against official government sources and reviewed by our visa specialists. We avoid using tertiary references and update this page as entry requirements change.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Official Eritrea visa portal
Official SourceOfficialEritrea Immigration
Immigration & entry-requirement notices
Official SourceOfficialIATA Travel Centre
Documentation database
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