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How to get a Eritrea visa from Nigeria
Visa types, fees, processing times and application requirements for Nigerian passport holders travelling to Eritrea.
Visa types & fees
2 visa options for travelling to Eritrea.
Business visa
Tourist visa
Application requirements
Documents Nigerian applicants need to provide.
- A passport valid for at least 6 months after return date.
- A duly completed visa application form.
- One recent passport photograph taken in a white background.
- Hotel reservation for the whole duration of the intended stay.
- Bank statement spanning 3 months prior to the period of application. The bank statement should show proof of available funds to cover travel expenses.
- Valid travel insurance.
- A detailed travel itinerary.
- Return or onward ticket.
Visa type details
Tourist visa
- This is the type of visa issued to persons who intend to visit Eritrea for tourism purposes.
- You can also visit relatives and friends with this visa during your time in the country.
- If you will be staying with family or friend, an invitation letter from your host in Eritrea is required.
- The home address and telephone number of the host should be included in the letter, as well as a valid means of identification.
- You cannot study or work on a tourist visa.
- Children should have the original copy of their birth certificate.
- Vaccination against yellow fever is required.
- You are requested to exit the country once your visa expires.
Business visa
- This is the type of visa issued to Nigerians traveling to Eritrea for business purposes.
- Travelers are free to attend business meetings and conferences while on this visa.
- Holders of this visa cannot get paid for any of the services they render while in the country.
- You cannot take up any course of learning or be enrolled in any of the schools in the country with this visa.
- An official letter of invitation from your partner company in Eritrea is required. The letter must indicate your job position, the address of the company, duration, and purpose of the business trip.
- If you are meeting with more than one company, a letter of invitation from each company should be submitted during the visa application process.
- Your current employer should give you a certificate confirming that he/she is aware of your business travel.
- This letter should be presented at the embassy or consulate while applying for your visa.
- You must not overstay on this visa.
- Overstaying is an offense and carries serious consequences.
Where to apply
Eritrea embassy & visa application centers in Nigeria.
Abuja
| Day | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| Tue | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| Wed | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| Thu | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| Fri | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| Sat | — | — |
| Sun | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to go to Eritrea?
Eritrea is generally safe and you can walk about at night and anywhere in the cities and not worry about crime. There are sometimes children that aggressively beg but usually leave you alone if you are stern with them.
What currency is used in Eritrea?
The currency in use in Eritrea is the Eritrean nakfa.
Is there an Eritrean embassy in Nigeria?
Yes. Eritrea maintains an embassy in Abuja, Nigeria.
Where is Eritrea located in Africa?
Eritrea is located in the Horn of Africa in East Africa. It is bordered to the northeast and east by the Red Sea, Sudan to the west, Ethiopia to the south, and Djibouti to the southeast.