Israel visa requirements for Eritreans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Eritreans visiting Israel

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Israeli Visa.


  • Original Eritrean international passport with a validity of a minimum of 6 months beyond your stay in Israel. The must-have one blank page for a visa stamp.
  • One copy of the visa application form that has been completed with all relevant information by the applicant. The application form must also be duly signed.
  • Two recent identical 5x5 passport-sized photographs. The photograph must be in colour and captured with a white background.
  • Ensure that your passport is clipped to the visa application and not glued or stapled.
  • Computer-generated flight itinerary from an airline or travel agency in Israel.
  • Confirmed hotel reservation of each night of the applicant’s stay in Israel.
  • Bank account statement from the previous six months before the period of visa application.
  • Travel health insurance which is valid for the duration of your stay in Israel

Israel Visa for Eritreans

Facts about Israel


Tourists who visit Israel confess to the feeling terrible about leaving the country, this is a testament to the fun time they have during their time in Israel. The historical and religious sites in the country are top attractions for tourists who visit the country. Other top attractions in the country are the beach resorts, hiking trails, national parks, and nature reserves. With the plethora of attractions available in the country, tourists are assured of having an exciting time all through their stay. Birders and ornithologists usually take joy in the annual migrations that funnel through Eilat and the Hula Valley as Israel is among the world’s leading destinations for birdwatching.
 
The tourism industry is one of the most important industries in Israel. Tourists have been discouraged by the security problems that would not just go away but the number of tourist visits to the country has picked up recently. In 2017, 3.6 million tourists visited Israel, which was a 25% increase from the number of tourists in the country the previous year. The tourism industry contributed NIS20 billion to the Israeli economy during this period.
 
During your time in Israel, avoid taking photos of people in Muslim and Orthodox Jewish areas. Crimes which involve smuggling and trafficking of illegal drugs can lead to you being sentenced to prison for a long period of time.

Types of Israel Visa


Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 5 working days 90 days
Business visa 5 working days 90 days
Student visa Within 2 weeks 1 year
Work visa Within 2 weeks Limited period of work

General Requirements for Israel Visa


  • Original Eritrean international passport with a validity of a minimum of 6 months beyond your stay in Israel. The must-have one blank page for a visa stamp.
  • One copy of the visa application form that has been completed with all relevant information by the applicant. The application form must also be duly signed.
  • Two recent identical 5x5 passport-sized photographs. The photograph must be in colour and captured with a white background.
  • Ensure that your passport is clipped to the visa application and not glued or stapled.
  • Computer-generated flight itinerary from an airline or travel agency in Israel.
  • Confirmed hotel reservation of each night of the applicant’s stay in Israel.
  • Bank account statement from the previous six months before the period of visa application.
  • Travel health insurance which is valid for the duration of your stay in Israel

Israel Visa Fees


Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

24.00 (USD)

Business visa

24.00 (USD)

Student visa

A/2

47.00 (USD)

Work visa

B1

47.00 (USD)

Israel Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Eritrea


Location

Address

Asmara

Israeli Embassy in Asmara, Eritrea POB 5600 Asmara, Eritrea

information@asmara.mfa.gov.il, isrembasy@eol.com.er

(+291) (1) 188521 (+291) (1) 188626

Frequently Asked Questions


Do I need to file for Israeli visa before visiting the country?

You should consult the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs to find out is you are required a visa from your country to visit Israel.


What is the Israeli electrical outlet?

The electric voltage in Israel meet the standard of European outlets used mostly by the hotels and locations. However, always travel with your electronic adapters when traveling to the country.


Is Israel safe to visit as a tourist?

Over four million visitors are visiting the country yearly and without being harmed. If the country is not safe, it will not be experiencing a magnitude of such visitors