Quick answer
To apply for an Eritrea business visa, you need to complete the B62.3 application form online, upload a passport-size photo, provide proof of residency (if non-US citizen), a passport valid for at least six months, a letter stating the purpose and duration of your trip, and proof of sufficient funds [2]. According to the embassy website, the fee ranges from $100 (single entry) to $300 (1 year) plus $13 photo printing and $10 service fees, and processing takes at least 15 business days [2]. However, a PDF requirement list states a single entry fee of $70, processing time of 10 days, and payment by money order or cashier's check [3]. All fees are nonrefundable [2][3]. After completing the online application and payment, you must mail your original passport to the Embassy of Eritrea in Washington, D.C. [4]. The visa is valid for three months from issue date to enter, and upon arrival typically valid for one month extendable [5]. Travelers from certain countries in South America and Africa must present a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate [1].
Key facts
| Visa validity | 3 months from issue date to enter; upon arrival 1 month (extendable)[5] |
| Processing time (embassy website) | Minimum 15 business days[2] |
| Processing time (PDF requirement list) | Minimum 10 business days[3] |
| Single entry fee (embassy website) | $100 USD[2] |
| Single entry fee (PDF requirement list) | $70 USD[3] |
| Multiple entry fees (embassy website) | $150 (3 months), $200 (6 months), $300 (1 year)[2] |
| Additional fees | $13 photo printing + $10 service fee (nonrefundable)[2][3] |
Requirements
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Passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the intended travel date.
Non-US citizens must provide a Permanent Resident Card as proof of residency.
One passport photo measuring 35mm x 45mm (1.38" x 1.77").
Required if applying for a Business visa.
Fee must be paid via money order, company check, or cashier's check.
Required if you have an inviting institution in Eritrea.
Provide a self-addressed prepaid return envelope or choose to hand pick your visa.
Required if applying for an Official visa.
Documents you'll need
- Visa application form B62.3 fully completed and signed online [2][3]
- Passport-size photograph (35x45mm) uploaded with online application [2][3]
- Proof of residency or permanent resident card (for non-US citizens) [2][3]
- Passport valid at least six months beyond travel dates [2][3]
- Letter stating purpose and duration of trip [2][3]
- Proof of sufficient funds to cover expenses [2][3]
- Payment of fees (see key facts for amounts; must be made online according to embassy website [2], or by money order/cashier's check per PDF [3])
- Self-addressed prepaid return envelope with tracking number (Express Mail, Priority Mail, FedEx, UPS, or DHL) [3]
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if traveling from listed countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guyana, Guyana, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago, Venezuela) [1]
This list adjusts automatically based on your nationality and category.
How to apply
Related visas
Sources
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- [1]
General entry requirement: Eritreans with ID no visa; non-Eritreans and Eritreans without ID need visa
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Cross-referenced - [2]
Yellow fever vaccination required for travelers from listed countries
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Cross-referenced - [3]
Business visa requirements from embassy website: form, photo, residency, passport validity, letter, funds, fees, processing 15 business days, mail passport
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Cross-referenced - [4]
Business visa requirements from PDF: different fees (single $70), processing 10 days, payment by money order/cashier's check, return envelope required
Eritrean Visa Application Form (B62.3) · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Needs verificationPDF lists single entry fee $70, processing 10 days, and requires self-addressed return envelope with tracking number, while embassy website lists $100 single entry fee and 15 business days processing.
- [5]
Application process steps: select visa type, complete online application, mail passport, travel upon receipt
Primary source · Last verified: Jul 23, 2026Cross-referenced
This page reflects Eritrea's officially published requirements as of the dates above. It is not legal advice, and final approval is solely at the discretion of Eritrea's immigration authorities. For a case-specific compliance check against your own documents, try VisaBook free.