Eritrea
Eritrea visa and entry requirements for US, UK, Canadian, Australian, NZ and Irish citizens
US, UK, Canadian, Australian, New Zealand and Irish citizens need a visa before travelling to Eritrea. Apply at an Eritrean embassy. Confirm requirements with the mission handling your application.
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Key facts
- Visa requiredcheck
- Yes for listed passports
- Visa type
- Tourist (single-entry)
- Stay length
- Up to 30 days (check)
- Fee
- About US$ 100 (check)
Quick answer
All listed citizens need a visa arranged in advance. Apply at an Eritrean embassy and confirm the current requirements with that mission.
Visa details and entry rules
Eritrea issues tourist visas through its diplomatic missions. Confirm the form, documents and fee with the mission handling your application.
Electronic travel authorisation
Check with an Eritrean mission whether an electronic travel authorisation is available.
Questions people ask
Do US, UK, Canadian, Australian, NZ and Irish citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Yes. Eritrea requires a tourist visa for all those passports; there is no visa-on-arrival or e-TA.
How long can I stay in Eritrea without a visa?
A visa is required. Ask the Eritrean mission handling your application about stay length.
Do I need an electronic travel authorisation before flying to Eritrea?
No. Eritrea does not have an e-TA system; a physical visa must be obtained in advance.
What passport validity is required?
Passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the intended departure date and have a blank page for the visa.
Can I pay the visa fee with a credit card?
Visa fees are usually payable in cash (US$ or EUR) at the embassy; check the specific mission for any card acceptance.
Verify with the official source
Draft, not field-verified
- officialU.S. Department of State – Eritrea travel information
- officialUK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – Eritrea
- officialGovernment of Canada – Travel advice and advisories: Eritrea
- officialAustralian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Eritrea
- officialNew Zealand SafeTravel – Eritrea
- officialIrish Department of Foreign Affairs – Eritrea
Deep dive
Every source; changeable facts are marked check
Sources
- officialU.S. Department of State – Eritrea travel information
- officialUK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – Eritrea
- officialGovernment of Canada – Travel advice and advisories: Eritrea
- officialAustralian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade – Eritrea
- officialNew Zealand SafeTravel – Eritrea
- officialIrish Department of Foreign Affairs – Eritrea
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