General Information:
- Eritreans holding a National ID do not require a visa to enter Eritrea. (Must be original, copy is not acceptable)
- A Visa is required for Non-Eritreans and Eritreans without a National ID.
- Travelers from the countries listed below are required to present their Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate upon entry to Eritrea.
- Argentina
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Ecuador
- French Guyana
- Guyana
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Suriname
- Trinidad & Tobago
- Venezuela
Visa Requirements:
- Visa application form B62.3 fully completed and signed online
- Passport size photograph (35 x 45mm or 1.38″ x 1.77″) uploaded with the online visa application form
- Proof of Residency or Permanent Resident Card – for non-US citizens
- Passport must be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip.
- Letter stating purpose and duration of your trip
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover all expenses
- Fee:
- Single $70 USD
- 3 Months $100 USD
- 6 Months $200 USD
- 1 Year $300 USD
- Photo Printing fee $13
- Services Fee $10
- Payments must be made online using the payment methods available during checkout
- All fees are nonrefundable.
- Minimum of 15 business days are required for processing.
- Requirements may change at any time
- Mail original passport to:
Embassy of Eritrea
1708 New Hampshire Ave NW
Washington, DC 20009
- Visa application form B62.3 fully completed and signed online
- Passport photo (35 x 45mm or 1.38″ x 1.77″) upload with the online visa application form
- Proof of residency or Permanent Resident Card – for non-US citizens
- Passport must be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip.
- A letter of employment from your sponsoring entity stating your role and the duration of your employment.
- Fee is $70
- Photo Printing fee $13
- Services Fee $10
- Payments must be made online using the payment methods available during checkout.
- All fees are non-refundable.
- Minimum of 15 business days required for processing.
- Requirements can change at any time.
- Mail original passport to:
Embassy of Eritrea
1708 New Hampshire Ave NW
Washington, DC 20009
- Visa application form B62.3 fully completed and signed online
- Passport-size photograph upload with the online visa application form
- Proof of residency permit (Green Card) – for non-US citizens
- Passport must be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover all expenses
- Reference in Eritrea. Your reference needs to be a resident in Eritrea and able to go to Asmara Immigration to follow up on your visa request.
- Fee: $50
- Photo Printing fee $13
- Services Fee $10
- Payments must be made online using the payment methods available during checkout
- All fees are non-refundable.
- Applications must be signed by the Applicant or Parent/Legal Guardian in case of minors and children under 17 years old.
- All applicants born to Eritrean parent or parents and under the age of 24 must present copies of birth certificate and parents’ Eritrean ID.
- Minimum of 15 business days required for processing.
- Requirements can change at any time.
- Mail original passport to:
Embassy of Eritrea
1708 New Hampshire Ave NW
Washington, DC 20009
- Visa application form B62.3 fully completed and signed online
- Passport-size photograph upload with the online visa application form
- Proof of local residency (G4 Visa) for non-US Citizens
- Passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip.
- Diplomatic note or note verbale stating purpose and duration of your stay
- Gratis (no fee)
- Minimum of 15 days are required for processing.
- Requirements can change at any time.
- Mail passport to:
Embassy of Eritrea
1708 New Hampshire Ave NW
Washington, DC 20009
- Visa application form B62.3 fully completed and signed online
- Passport Photo (35 x 45mm or 1.38″ x 1.77″) upload with the online visa application form
- Proof of residency or Permanent Resident Card – for non-US citizens
- Passport must be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip.
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover all expenses
- Fee: $50
- Photo Printing fee $13
- Services Fee $10
- Payments must be made online using the payment methods available during checkout.
- All fees are non-refundable.
- Minimum of 15 business days required for processing.
- Requirements can change at any time.
- Mail original passport to:
Embassy of Eritrea
1708 New Hampshire Ave NW
Washington, DC 20009
- Visa application form B62.3 fully completed and signed online.
- Passport Photo (35 x 45mm or 1.38″ x 1.77″) upload with the online visa application form.
- Proof of residency or Permanent Resident Card – for non-US citizens.
- Passport must be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip.
- Letter from school stating purpose and duration of your stay
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover all expenses
- Fee: $50
- Photo Printing fee $13
- Service fee: $10
- Payments must be made online using the payment methods available during checkout.
- All fees are non-refundable.
- Minimum of 15 days required for processing
- Requirements can change at any time.
- Mail original passport to:
Embassy of Eritrea
1708 New Hampshire Ave NW
Washington, DC 20009
- Visa application form B62.3 fully completed and signed online
- Passport Photo (35 x 45mm or 1.38″ x 1.77″) upload with online application visa
- Passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip.
- Proof of residency or Permanent Resident Card – for non-US citizens.
- Applicants 17 years and younger must present copies of birth certificates.
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover all expenses
- Fee: $50
- Photo Printing fee $13
- Services Fee $10
- Payments must be made online using the payment methods available during checkout.
- All fees are nonrefundable.
- Minimum of 15 business days required for processing.
- Applications must be signed by the Applicant or Parent/Legal Guardian in case of minors and children under 17 years old.
- Requirements can change at any time.
- Mail original passport to:
Embassy of Eritrea
1708 New Hampshire Ave NW
Washington, DC 20009
- Visa application form B62.3 fully completed and signed online
- Passport Photo (35 x 45mm or 1.38″ x 1.77″) upload with the online visa application form
- Proof of residency or Permanent Resident Card – for non-US citizens
- Passport be valid at least six months beyond the dates of your trip
- Air ticket itinerary and proof of visa for final destination
- Fee: $30
- Photo Printing fee $13
- Services Fee $10
- Payments must be made online using the payment methods available during checkout
- All fees are nonrefundable
- Minimum of 15 business days required for processing.
- Requirements can change at any time.
- Mail original passport to:
Embassy of Eritrea
1708 New Hampshire Ave NW
Washington, DC 20009
FAQ – Visiting Eritrea
All visas are valid for three months from date of issue, i.e. your arrival date in Eritrea must be within three months of the date of issue. Once you arrive in Eritrea, your visa is typically valid for one month but can be extended/renewed by visiting Immigration in Asmara.
Yes. Everyone must present either their original Eritrean National ID or a valid entry visa upon entry to Eritrea.
Instructions:
- Select the visa type and read the corresponding requirement.
- Complete and submit the visa application form and fee online.
- Mail original passport to Embassy of Eritrea in Washington, D.C.
- Travel upon receipt of your visa.