Visa guide · added October 2026

Eritrea Visa Guide

Indian passport holders need a visa for Eritrea and must get it before travel through an Eritrean embassy. Eritrea has no e-visa. The fee and processing time in India should be confirmed with the Embassy of Eritrea in New Delhi.

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Visa facts checked against official sources on 6 October 2026

Do Indians need a visa for Eritrea?

Indian passport holders need a visa for Eritrea and must get it before travel through an Eritrean embassy. Eritrea has no e-visa. The fee and processing time in India should be confirmed with the Embassy of Eritrea in New Delhi.

Eritrea visa options for Indians

OptionWho it is forStay and validityOfficial fee
Tourist visaTourism and visitsSet by the embassyUS$50 plus US$23 in charges at the Embassy in Washington

Eritrea visa fees

OptionOfficial fee
Tourist visaUS$50 plus US$23 in charges at the Embassy in Washington

The figures shown are those published by the Embassy of Eritrea in Washington: a US$50 visa fee, a US$13 photo printing fee and a US$10 service fee, all non-refundable. We could not confirm the fee charged in India from an official page.

Documents required

The official source lists these documents:

  • Visa application form B62.3, completed and signed
  • Passport photograph, 35 x 45 mm
  • Passport valid for at least six months beyond your trip
  • Proof of sufficient funds to cover all expenses

How to apply

1

Contact the Embassy of Eritrea in New Delhi to confirm the fee, form and how to submit in India.

2

Complete visa application form B62.3 and prepare your photograph, passport and proof of funds.

3

Submit the application to the embassy and pay the fee as instructed.

4

Collect your visa before you travel.

Processing time

A minimum of 15 business days at the Embassy in Washington; confirm the time in India with the Embassy in New Delhi.

Frequently asked questions

Indian passport holders need a visa for Eritrea and must get it before travel through an Eritrean embassy. Eritrea has no e-visa. The fee and processing time in India should be confirmed with the Embassy of Eritrea in New Delhi.

Tourist visa: US$50 plus US$23 in charges at the Embassy in Washington. The figures shown are those published by the Embassy of Eritrea in Washington: a US$50 visa fee, a US$13 photo printing fee and a US$10 service fee, all non-refundable. We could not confirm the fee charged in India from an official page.

A minimum of 15 business days at the Embassy in Washington; confirm the time in India with the Embassy in New Delhi.

Contact the Embassy of Eritrea in New Delhi to confirm the fee, form and how to submit in India. Complete visa application form B62.3 and prepare your photograph, passport and proof of funds. Submit the application to the embassy and pay the fee as instructed. Collect your visa before you travel.

From the official sources listed at the end of this page, checked on 6 October 2026. Visa rules and fees change, so confirm them on the official site before you apply.

Official sources

The visa facts on this page come from these official pages, checked on 6 October 2026. Rules and fees can change, so confirm them before you apply.

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