Eritrea visa requirements for Mauritians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Mauritians visiting Eritrea

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

  • A signed Mauritius passport with 2 clear pages for visa stamping and validity of at least six months beyond the trip date
  • Two copies of an appropriately filled application form
  • Two professional passport photographs
  • Copy of return tickets
  • Airline itinerary
  • Certificate of vaccination
  • Letter of invitation
  • Proof of financial resources sufficient for the duration of the trip
  • Cover letter
  • Proof of civil status (single, married, divorced, etc)
  • Receipt of payments
  • Physical interview

Eritrea Visa for Mauritians

Facts about Eritrea

Eritrea is home to a large number of wildlife and the regulations enforced by the Eritrean government has helped to steadily increase the number of wildlife animals. There are various species of mammals and 560 species of birds. While in the country you can see wonderful animals like the Abyssinia hare, African wild cat, Black-backed jackal, African golden wolf, Lions, African bush elephants and a host of others. Other attractions in Eritrea include Tank Graveyard, Opera house, Imperial Palace, etc. Tourists are sure to enjoy their time in the country.
 
Tourism in Eritrea is not as dominant as it used to be in the previous century. Although, the government is putting in a very big effort to develop the country’s tourism and make it better than what it was.
 
Visitors are not allowed to take photographs of military and government buildings. If you want to exchange money, it should be done at a state foreign currency exchange Himbol branch, it is illegal to do it anywhere else. All foreign currencies in excess of $10,000 should be declared on entry into Eritrea.

Types of Eritrea Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 30 days 90 days
Business visa 30 days 90 days

General Requirements for Eritrea Visa

  • A signed Mauritius passport with 2 clear pages for visa stamping and validity of at least six months beyond the trip date
  • Two copies of an appropriately filled application form
  • Two professional passport photographs
  • Copy of return tickets
  • Airline itinerary
  • Certificate of vaccination
  • Letter of invitation
  • Proof of financial resources sufficient for the duration of the trip
  • Cover letter
  • Proof of civil status (single, married, divorced, etc)
  • Receipt of payments
  • Physical interview
Eritrea Tourist visa Eritrea Business visa

Eritrea Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Tourist visa is issued to those who intend to visit Eritrea for tourism or relaxation purposes.
  • Holders of this visa can visit friends and families, attend events, carnivals, and go sight-seeing
  • You are required to have an accommodation and submit a proof which could be a hotel reservation or an invitation letter if you will be staying with a relative or friend
  • The invitation letter should carry information such as the name, address and contact of the host and should state the relationship between both parties
  • Yellow fever vaccination is required
  • Studying, manual labor or taking up any form of employment is not allowed with this visa
  • Children should have the original copy of their birth certificate
  • Proof of all fees paid for the application is required
  • Ensure you leave Eritrea before your visa expires
  • Overstaying your visa is a huge offense and carries serious consequences

Eritrea Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Business visa is issued for business activities.
  • Mauritians can attend conferences with this visa.
  • If you are self employed, you are to submit a copy of your business registration certificate and tax clearance
  • Employed applicants are required to submit a letter from their employer stating that the employer is aware of their trip and that the applicant will return to home country at the end of the trip
  • Holders of this visa are not allowed to take up any form of employment during their stay in Eritrea
  • If you will be working with more than one company during the trip, an invitation letter from each company is required 
  • The business invitation letter typed on the company’s letterhead should explain the purpose of the trip, guarantee financial responsibility, transportation and contain a recent bank statement
  • Proof of previous business deals closed is required if there is any
  • A physical interview at the embassy  or consulate is required

Eritrea Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

28.00 (USD)

Business visa

44.00 (USD)

Eritrea Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Mauritius

Location

Address

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Eritrea referred to as the North Korea of Africa?
Although rules in Eritrea are less stringent than those in North Korea, there are however similarities between these countries that has earned Eritrea the name North Korea of Africa. Both countries run a one-rule party system that grants very minimal press freedom. The Government carries the load of affairs in the country, in other words, there are no private sectors in the countries.
How is the weather in Eritrea?

The weather of Eritrea is based on the major zones which are Central highland, the coastal region, and western lowland. In the central highlands, the hottest month is May and there are two rainy seasons: short rains in March and April and main rains from June-September. The coastal region is hot from June to September and it rarely rains there. Western lowland has the same rainy seasons as Central highlands and is hot during the months of April to June

Do lots of tourists visit Eritrea?

Due to the wars Eritrea has had to fight in recent times and its de-facto system of Government, the tourism sector is in a struggling stage and records a regular decrease in the percentage of tourist visits .

Apart from Asamara, are there other places in Eritrea worth visiting?

Eritrea has a small population of about 6 million people and has had to deal with political regression and the likes but is still a breath-taking country to visit. Other than the capital city Asamara, other places worth visiting include Massawa, Keren, Sanfe, Imperial Palace etc

Is Eritrea an Arab nation?

No. Eritrea is not an Arab nation but it is one of the observers in the Arab league. Eritrea officially joined the team of Arab observers in 2003 adopting Arabic as a second language.