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Passport/Visa

 Passport Required?Visa Required?Return Ticket Required?
BritishYesYes1
AustralianYesYes1
CanadianYesYes1
USAYesYes1
OtherEUYesYes1
JapaneseYesYes1


PASSPORTS: Passport valid for a minimum of three months beyond intended departure date required by all.

VISAS: Required by all except the following:
(a) nationals of Kenya and Uganda;
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country within six hours provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport transit lounge.


Types of visas and cost: Tourist: £25 (single-entry only). Business: £40 (single-entry); £55 (multiple-entry for up to three months); £80 (multiple-entry for up to six months); £135 (multiple-entry for up to 12 months, only available once in Eritrea). Transit: £15. An additional fee of £5 is payable for express service visas.

Validity: Single-entry business visas are valid for up to three months. Extensions are possible. Apply to the Foreign Ministry in Asmara.

Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Contact Addresses section.

Application requirements: (a) Application form. (b) Valid passport. (c) One passport-size photo. (d) Fee. (e) Yellow fever certificate, if travelling from an infected area. (f) Stamped, self-addressed registered envelope for postal applications. (g) 1. For Tourist visas, a valid air return ticket and proof of travellers cheques of minimum US$40 per day required on application, or for Business visas, a company letter stating the purpose of the visit.

Working days required: One to two.


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