Eritrea Visa Guide
Asmara ยท ERN
Processing Time
Instant
Validity
30 days stay
Fee
ERN 250 (approx โน3,500)
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
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
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
Pay the visa fee
Pay the visa fee in cash only.
- 4
Collect the visa
Collect the visa from the immigration officer at the airport.
- 5
Check the visa validity
Check the visa validity and ensure it is for 30 days stay.
Tips for Approval
- โIt is recommended to have a confirmed return flight ticket and hotel booking confirmation to avoid any issues.
- โIndians can also apply for a tourist visa at the Eritrean embassy in New Delhi.
- โThe visa fee is payable in cash only, so it is recommended to have the exact amount in ERN.
- โThe immigration officer may ask for additional documents, so it is recommended to have all required documents ready.
Common Rejection Reasons
- โIncomplete or incorrect documents
- โInsufficient funds in the bank statement
- โUnconfirmed return flight tickets or hotel booking confirmation
Official Government Website
https://www.gov.ie/foreign-travel-advice/eritrea๐ Helpful Links for Your Trip
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