Tucked along the Red Sea’s coastline, Eritrea boasts a unique blend of cultural heritage and natural beauty. From the historic streets of Asmara to the pristine beaches of the Dahlak Archipelago, Eritrea captivates visitors with its timeless charm. This guide offers comprehensive visa-related facts for UAE residents and citizens planning to discover this East African gem.

Here are the key types of visas offered by Eritrea for your respective travel purposes:

• The validity period of this type of visa is up to 60 days, allowing a single entry within this duration. The permissible stay is up to 30 days.

• The validity period of this visa ranges from 90 days months to 1 year, allowing a single entry, double entry or multiple entries during this period. The permissible stay is up to 30 days.

• The validity period of this visa is up to 90 days. The permissible stay is up to 30 days.

• The validity period of this visa is up to 90 days.

• The validity period of this type of visa ranges from 3 days to 1 year, allowing a single entry, double entry or multiple entries during the stipulated period. The permissible stay is up to 3 days.

Note: Official Visa application is made directly to the Eritrean Immigration Office in Asmara by invitation through the concerned Ministry/Organisation/Company in Eritrea.

• Passport with a minimum validity of 6 months beyond your intended stay in Eritrea
• Photocopy of your Eritrean visa
• Copy of your Emirates ID or other proof of residency in the UAE
• A passport-size photo adhering to Eritrean visa photo requirements
• Confirmation of your accommodation arrangements in Eritrea
• Copy of your return or onward flight itinerary
• Proof of financial means

The processing time for an Eritrean visa varies based on the visa type, travel purpose and the complexity of the application. Generally, visa applications take a minimum of 18 days to process. It is advisable to plan well in advance and submit the necessary documents within the standard processing time frame.

Follow the steps below while applying for an Eritrean visa:

• Contact or visit the nearest Eritrean Embassy or Consulate and book a visa appointment.
• Fill out the Eritrea visa application form.
• Submit the required documents and pay the visa fee.
• Attend the interview, if applicable, at the nearest embassy or consulate.

• Nationals of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Columbia, Ecuador, French Guyana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago and Venezuela are required to have a yellow fever card while applying for a visa.
• Visit Eritrea during the dry season, which is from October to April, as the temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is minimal, which makes it an ideal time to explore Eritrea’s landscapes, historical sites and coastal regions.

Citizens of Sudan and Ethiopia residing in the UAE are eligible for a visa on arrival. This visa can be obtained at the port of entry in Eritrea. You will need a passport with a minimum validity of 6 months from the date of arrival, passport-size photographs and proof of accommodation. This is a single-entry visa with a validity of 60 days and allows you to stay for a maximum of 30 days.

Note: Information on this page is provided by a third-party source and updated to the best of flydubai's knowledge. Due to the rapidly changing nature of regulations, flydubai cannot guarantee its accuracy and can accept no liability for any inaccuracies or omissions.