Visa for Eritrea
Gather, complete, and submit the requirements below.
Eritrea Tourist Visa Requirements
Original, signed U. S. Passport
with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Eritrea, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Eritrea. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry andexit stamps or visa issuance.
Visa Application Form.
Please download, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
2 Recent Passport-type photograph
(2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
Itinerary.
Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
Eritrea Business Visa Requirements
Original, signed U. S. Passport
with at least 6 months of remaining validity beyond stay in Eritrea, with adequate unused visa pages to allow for entry and exit stamps upon arrival and departure from Eritrea. Note* Amendment pages in the back of your passport are NOT to be used for entry and exit stamps or visa issuance.
Visa Application Form.
Please download, print, complete and sign the Visa application.
2 Recent Passport-type photograph
(2″ x 2″) in color, front view with white background.
Business Letter.
A business letter from the sending company in the US. The letter should be printed on the company letterhead stationery, addressed to “The Consulate of Eritrea, Visa Section”, and signed by a senior manager, Vice-President or above. The business letter must adhere to the following guidelines:
- Briefly introduce the applicant and specify employment status/position held in the company by applicant.
- State the nature of the business to be conducted (ie. business meetings, contract negotiations, etc.) and the names and addresses of companies to be contacted in Eritrea.
- Specify the Type and desired Validity of the visa (ie. a one year multiple entry business visa).
- Guarantee of sufficient funds for travel.
- Sample Company Letter of Guarantee
Itinerary.
Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary.
Visa Eritrea Instructions
Visa Eritrea Embassy
Please send the passport(s) and all completed documents to the address below:
Visa DC, 13800 Coppermine Road Herndon VA. 20171-9998
Eritrea Visa Service Fees
| Fee Type | Duration | Processing | Regular Service: | Rush Service fee: | Consular Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | – | $98.00 | $98.00 | $196 | ||
| Regular – Tourist single | 5-15 Business days | $98.00 | $98.00 | $50 | $246 | |
| Expedite – Tourist single | 5-15 Business days | $98.00 | $98.00 | $50 | $246 | |
| Regular – Business single | 5-15 Business days | $98.00 | $98.00 | $60 | $256 | |
| Expedite – Business single | 5-15 Business days | $98.00 | $98.00 | $70 | $266 |
Other Information
FedEx Options
- $29.50 Fed Ex Letter (Not Including AL +HI – USA ONLY)
- $75.00 Fed Ex Envelope (First Overnight – Overweight package)
- $48.50 Fed Ex (Saturday Delivery – USA ONLY)