Eritrea
Passports
Passport valid for
a minimum of three months beyond intended departure date required by all.Visas
Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Kenya and Uganda;
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country within six hours, provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport transit lounge.Types of visas and cost
Tourist: £25 (single-entry only). Business: £40 (single-entry); £55 (multiple-entry for up to three months); £80 (multiple-entry for up to six months). Transit: £10. An additional fee of £5 is payable for Express Service visas.Validity
Single-entry business visas: up to one month. Extensions are possible. Apply to the Foreign Ministry in Asmara. Apply on arrival in Eritrea. Transit visas: 24 hours.Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information.Application requirements
(a) Application form. (b) Valid passport. (c) One passport-size photo. (d) Fee. (e) Yellow fever certificate, if arriving within six days of visiting an infected area (except for passengers in transit and not leaving the airport). (f) Stamped, self-addressed registered envelope for postal applications. Tourist: (a)-(f) and, (g) A valid onward ticket and travel documents. (h) Proof of traveller's cheques of minimum US$40 per day, or bank statement. Business: (a)-(f) and, (g) Company letter stating the purpose of the visit.Working days required
One. Five hours for Express Service.
May now be required - check with the embassy before entry
US$20.
Embassy of the State of Eritrea in the UK
96 White Lion Street, London N1 9PF, UK
Tel: (020) 7713 0096.
Email: eriemba@freeuk.com
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1300 (visa application); 1400-1600 (visa collection).
The Eritrean Consulate is based at the Embassy. Embassy of the State of Eritrea in the USA
1708 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
Tel: (202) 319 1991.Travel Advice
Travelers are advised against all travel to the border areas with Ethiopia and Sudan. This advice includes Tesseney, near the Sudan border. Travelers are also advised against travel in the area north of Afabet in the Sahel region and along the Agordat to Hawashayt road in the west of the country where there have been reports of landmine incidents.
Travelers should be aware that there is a continuing threat to Western targets from terrorism in Eritrea as there is in other countries in East Africa and the Horn.
Travelers should be aware that travel options to and from Asmara are limited following the cancellation of scheduled flights between Asmara and Nairobi.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice: British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
