How Indian passport holders get a visa for Eritrea: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Sticker visa — Embassy of Eritrea in New Delhi
- Government fee: ~₹5,200 (Akbar Travels reference) for a tourist visa.
- Processing time: Up to 25 working days. Apply 4-6 weeks ahead.
- Maximum stay: Up to 30 days per entry, extendable on request.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 50/100
Documents you'll need
- Original passport valid 6+ months with 3 blank pages
- All old passports if any
- Two recent colour passport photographs
- Completed visa application form
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel bookings / itinerary
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory)
- Bank statements / proof of funds
- Employer NOC or business proof
- Cover letter
How & where to apply
All applications must be submitted to the Embassy of Eritrea in New Delhi. Eritrea has no eVisa system as of 2026 — full embassy paper process. Embassy of Eritrea — Visa info
Transit & connections
Airside transit through Asmara (ASM) for non-Eritrean destinations does not require entry.
How Eritrea compares in Africa
With an ease score of 50/100 this is a moderate-effort application for Indians — start early and follow the document checklist exactly. Eritrea requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇷 Eritrea | Sticker visa — Embassy of Eritrea in New Delhi | ~₹5,200 (Akbar Travels reference) for a tourist visa. | Up to 25 working days. Apply 4-6 weeks ahead. |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Visa-free — 60 days on arrival | No visa fee. MauPass digital declaration is free. | Stamp issued at SSR International Airport on arrival |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | Visa-free — Travel Authorisation required online | Standard: €10 (≈ ₹950) processed in 24h. Premium: €30 (≈ ₹2,850) processed in 6h. | Standard 24 hours, Premium 6 hours |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation online | USD 30 + USD 2 service fee = USD 32 (≈ ₹2,700) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 25 single-entry / USD 60 multiple-entry (≈ ₹2,100 / ₹5,000) | Usually 3–7 working days |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 50 single-entry (90 days) / USD 100 multiple-entry (12 months) — ≈ ₹4,200 / ₹8,400 | Usually 2–5 working days; apply at least 10 days before travel |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 62 (30 days single-entry) / USD 152 (90 days single-entry) — ≈ ₹5,200 / ₹12,800 | Standard 3 working days; same-day option available at higher fee |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
Travel within Eritrea requires additional permits from Eritrean authorities — many parts are off-limits without prior approval. Long processing time. Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://eoiasmara.gov.in/e-visa.php
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Eritrea?
Sticker visa — Embassy of Eritrea in New Delhi. Travel within Eritrea requires additional permits from Eritrean authorities — many parts are off-limits without prior approval. Long processing time. Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Eritrea visa?
Original passport valid 6+ months with 3 blank pages; All old passports if any; Two recent colour passport photographs; Completed visa application form; Confirmed return ticket; Hotel bookings / itinerary; Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory); Bank statements / proof of funds; Employer NOC or business proof; Cover letter
How long does a Eritrea visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Up to 25 working days. Apply 4-6 weeks ahead.. Government fee: ~₹5,200 (Akbar Travels reference) for a tourist visa.. Maximum stay: Up to 30 days per entry, extendable on request..
How do Indians apply for a Eritrea visa?
All applications must be submitted to the Embassy of Eritrea in New Delhi. Eritrea has no eVisa system as of 2026 — full embassy paper process. Official source: https://eoiasmara.gov.in/e-visa.php
Is a Eritrea visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 50/100 this is a moderate-effort application for Indians — start early and follow the document checklist exactly. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Eritrea visa online or on arrival?
Eritrea requires a full pre-travel application (embassy / visa application centre) for Indian passport holders.
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