General Information:

  • Eritreans 18 years or above are required to obtain a national ID.
  • Children 17 years and younger born to Eritrean parents can obtain an Underage ID in lieu of a visa.
  • Eritreans 18 – 35 year old with no National ID can apply for a temporary ID in lieu of a visa but must also apply for a National ID.

ID Requirements:

  • Applications for the Eritrean National ID must be completed online, and fingerprint verification requires setting an appointment with the Embassy of Eritrea or a local community representative.  You must have the following items:
    • Birth certificate (Copy) – If the birth cirtificate is not available, you must complete supplimental witness verification form.
    • Parent’s Eritrean National ID (Copies)
    • Four Photos
      • Size: 35 x 45mm or 1.38′ x 1.77′
      • White background
      • Centered and facing straight forward
      • Hair off your face so forehead and ears fully visible
      • Open eyes, closed mouth
      • Natural expression (no smile, laugh or frown)
      • Prescription glasses only
      • Only religious hats or scarfs are allowed
  • Passport (Copy of profile page)
  • Permanent Residence Card or I-94 as proof of residence in the U.S.
  • Copies of both parents Eritrean National ID (if parents’ Eritrean National ID information is not available, client must complete witness form)
  • National ID Fee is $25  (everyone 21 years and older must pay $15 per year in addition to the $25 fee).
  • Photo Printing fee $13
  • Service fee $10
  • Payments must be made online using the payment methods available during checkout.
  • Fees are nonrefundable

Applications for the Eritrean National ID Replacement must be completed online, and fingerprint verification requires setting an appointment with the Embassy of Eritrea or a local community representative.  You must have the following items:

  • Old Eritrean national ID (Copies)
  • Four Photos
    • Size: 35 x 45mm or 1.38′ x 1.77′
    • White background
    • Centered and facing straight forward
    • Hair off your face so forehead and ears fully visible
    • Open eyes, closed mouth
    • Natural expression (no smile, laugh or frown)
    • Prescription glasses only
    • Only religious hats or scarfs are allowed
  • Passport (Copy of profile page)
  • Permanent Residence Card (Green Card) or I-94 as proof of residence in the U.S.
  • National ID Replacement Fee is $25
  • Photo Printing fee $13
  • Services Fee $10
  • Payments must be made online using the payment methods available during checkout.
  • Fees are nonrefundable

  • Complete the online Underage ID Application Form online
  • Birth certificate (Copy)
  • Parent’s Eritrean National ID (Copies)
  • Passport with at least 6 months validity beyond travel dates (Copy)
  • Passport size Photos (35 x 45mm or 1.38″ x 1.77″) upload with the online application
  • Consent from both parents.  A parent with sole custody must provide legal supporting documents or a Power of Attorney.
  • Underage ID fee $20
  • Photo Printing fee $13
  • Service fee $10

  • Completed Application for National ID
  • Passport with at least 6 months validity beyond travel dates (Copy)
  • Passport Photos (35 x 45mm or 1.38″ x 1.77″) upload witht the online application form
  • Temporary ID fee $10
  • Photo Printing fee $13
  • Processing fee $10
  • All fees are non-refundable

FAQ – Visiting Eritrea

Yes. Only one parent is required to have an Eritrean ID but consent from both parents is required.

No. At least one parent must have an Eritrean National ID in order for a child to receive an Underage ID.

You can only apply for Temporary ID once you turn 18, therefore you should apply for an Underage ID.

Underage IDs are valid until your Passport Expiration Date.

Temporary ID is valid for one year from the date of issue.

Temporary ID can only be used in lieu of a visa to travel to Eritrea. You cannot get any other services with a Temporary ID.

It usually takes 10 business days, however we encourage everyone to apply well in advance to avoid unnecessary delays.

You cannot pay for the Recovery and Rehabilitation Tax unless you already have an Eritrean ID.  Paying the Recovery and Rehabilitation Tax is not a requirement to obtain or apply for Eritrean National ID.

Apply Here
Consular Affairs Processing System (CAPS)

Instructions :

  1.  Select the ID  type and read the corresponding requirement.
  2.  Prepare the necessary documents.
  3. Complete the National ID form online
  4. Set finger print verification appointment with the Embassy of Eritrea or a local community representative through CAPS online portal
  5. Pay the required fees online