Eritrea Travel Visa

Eritrea Visa Application Form and Documents

In this section, we look at all the forms and documents you must prepare before applying for a travel document at the embassy or consulate of Eritrea. It’s essential you provide all the documents and information required for your application to be successful, so read this section carefully. You can even use it as a checklist to be sure you have not missed anything.

Standard Visa

You must provide the following as part of your application:

• A fully completed and signed application form (you can download it here).
• Your original passport with at least 2 blank pages and 6 months validity remaining on it.
• 1 passport size photograph.
• The processing fee for your application (cheque, transfer order).
• Booking confirmations for your accommodation.
• A bank statement or other means of proving you possess sufficient funds to cover the cost of your trip.
• A travel itinerary.
• A return or onward flight ticket.
• Travel insurance details.
• Self-addressed and prepaid envelope (for postal applications).

VoA

• A valid passport with at least 6 months validity from the arrival date.
• 1 passport-size photograph.
• Confirmation of return flights.
• Accommodation bookings.

Application Form

The application form is a simple 1-page document that you will need to complete with some basic personal details and general information about your trip. At the top of the page, you will also find a checklist of the documents you must include in your application. This is the main information you will be asked:

Personal Details:

• Your full name
• Your date of birth
• Your current nationality
• Your nationality at birth
• Your place of birth
• Your gender
• Your current address
• Your phone number
• Your email address
• Your occupation
• Your marital status

Passport details:

• Your passport type (e.g. standard, service, diplomatic)
• Your passport issue date
• Your passport expiry date
• Your passport number
• Your passport place of issue

Trip details:

• Type of permit required
• Arrival date
• Length of stay
• Address of your accommodation
• Phone number of accommodation
• Details of any previous visits to Eritrea
• Emergency contact during your trip

Yellow Fever

Some nationalities must also show proof of having been vaccinated against yellow fever, so you may need to get vaccinated before your trip.

Here’s the list of countries that must obtain a yellow fever vaccination certificate:

Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Colombia
Ecuador
French Guiana
Guyana
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Suriname
Trinidad & Tobago
Venezuela

Eritrea Visa Status Check

Once you have submitted your application, you will need to wait around 10 business days for your document to be processed. If this time has passed, and you have not heard anything from the embassy, you may wish to check on the progress of your application. In this case, you will need to reach out to the embassy processing your application.

To minimise the risk of your application being delayed or rejected, please ensure you have completed the form correctly and didn’t miss any of the supporting documents. Remember, it’s always a good idea to allow extra time, so you can receive your travel document before your departure, even if there are delays.

How Much Does an Eritrea Visa Cost?

The cost of your travel permit will depend on the type of travel document you are applying for. Please find the fees for the main tourism visas below:

• 30-day visa: 50 USD

In addition to the fee above, you may also need to pay processing fees if you decide to apply through an agency or third party.

More Eritrea Visa Questions and Information

Now that you are all clued-up on the ins and outs of Eritrea’s visa policies, you are ready to explore this magnificent African country. You can use the ‘questions and answers’ section below as an additional source of information.