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Eritrea Visa Guide

Asmara ยท ERN

Updated Mar 2026

Processing Time

Instant

Validity

30 days stay

Fee

ERN 250 (approx โ‚น3,500)

Overview

Eritrea offers a tourist visa on arrival for Indian citizens. The visa is valid for 30 days and can be extended for an additional 30 days. Indians can apply for a tourist visa at the Asmara International Airport. The visa fee is payable in cash only. It is recommended to have a confirmed return flight ticket and hotel booking confirmation to avoid any issues.

Required Documents

  • 1Valid Indian passport (min 6 months validity, 2 blank pages)
  • 2Completed visa application form (from official website)
  • 3Recent passport photograph (exact size 35x45mm, white background)
  • 4Confirmed return flight tickets
  • 5Hotel booking confirmation
  • 6Bank statement last 3 months (min balance)
  • 7Employment proof / ITR / salary slips
  • 8Travel insurance
  • 9Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if traveling from or through a yellow fever endemic area)

Application Process

  1. 1

    Apply for a tourist visa on arrival

    Indians can apply for a tourist visa on arrival at the Asmara International Airport. The visa fee is payable in cash only.

  2. 2

    Submit required documents

    Submit the required documents, including a valid passport, completed visa application form, recent passport photograph, confirmed return flight tickets, and hotel booking confirmation.

  3. 3

    Pay the visa fee

    Pay the visa fee in cash only.

  4. 4

    Collect the visa

    Collect the visa from the immigration officer at the airport.

  5. 5

    Check the visa validity

    Check the visa validity and ensure it is for 30 days stay.

Tips for Approval

  • โœ“It is recommended to have a confirmed return flight ticket and hotel booking confirmation to avoid any issues.
  • โœ“Indians can also apply for a tourist visa at the Eritrean embassy in New Delhi.
  • โœ“The visa fee is payable in cash only, so it is recommended to have the exact amount in ERN.
  • โœ“The immigration officer may ask for additional documents, so it is recommended to have all required documents ready.

Common Rejection Reasons

  • โœ•Incomplete or incorrect documents
  • โœ•Insufficient funds in the bank statement
  • โœ•Unconfirmed return flight tickets or hotel booking confirmation

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