Eritrea Tourist Visa for Egyptians
| Entry | Embassy visa |
|---|---|
| Visa type | Eritrean Tourist/Visit Visa (paper) issued by the Eritrean Embassy in Cairo |
| Processing time | Usually 10 working days to 4 weeks depending on the mission (not confirmed for Cairo; some secondary sources mention at least 15 working days) |
| Length of stay | 30 days from the entry date (single entry); an extension can be requested at the immigration office in Asmara |
| Validity | About 90 days from the issue date (according to other Eritrean missions; not confirmed for Cairo) |
| Service price | EGP 8,800 |
| Embassy fees | 50 USD |
| Last reviewed | 2026-10-14 |
Documents required
- Egyptian passport valid for 6 months after the travel date, with blank pages (3 pages preferred)
- Completed and signed Eritrean visa application form (B62 / FV62-2024)
- Copy of the passport data page
- Recent passport-size photo with white background
- Preliminary travel program showing the arrival date in Eritrea
- Flight booking or travel route
- Hotel booking or proof of accommodation
- Proof of financial means (recent bank statement)
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (for travelers arriving from risk countries)
- Invitation letter from a tour operator or host in Eritrea (may be required, not confirmed)
- Visa fees (payment method to be confirmed by the embassy)
How to apply from Egypt
- Contact the Eritrean Embassy in Cairo (6 El Fallah St., Mohandessin, Giza) to confirm the documents and fees and to book an appointment
- Fill in the application form, sign it, and prepare the documents
- Submit the application at the embassy; a short interview may be held
- After approval, hand over the original passport and photo and pay the fees
- Collect the passport with the visa, then obtain domestic travel permits from the Ministry of Tourism in Asmara if needed
FAQ
Do Egyptians need a visa for Eritrea?Yes — Embassy visa.How long does the Eritrea Tourist Visa take?Usually 10 working days to 4 weeks depending on the mission (not confirmed for Cairo; some secondary sources mention at least 15 working days)How much is the Eritrea Tourist Visa?Our service starts from EGP 8,800; embassy fees (50 USD) are paid by the applicant.What documents do I need for the Eritrea Tourist Visa?Egyptian passport valid for 6 months after the travel date, with blank pages (3 pages preferred); Completed and signed Eritrean visa application form (B62 / FV62-2024); Copy of the passport data page; Recent passport-size photo with white background; Preliminary travel program showing the arrival date in Eritrea; Flight booking or travel route; Hotel booking or proof of accommodation; Proof of financial means (recent bank statement).Where can I apply for the Eritrea Tourist Visa in Egypt?Online on the Panama Jack website or at our office, 51 Ahmed Orabi St, Mohandessin, Giza — we prepare the file and follow it up until the visa is issued.
Related visas
Afghanistan visaEmbassy visaAfghanistan visaEmbassy visaAngola visaAngola visaAustria visaEmbassy visaAustria visaEmbassy visaAustralia visaEmbassy visaAzerbaijan visaEmbassy visaBangladesh visaEmbassy visaBelgium visaEmbassy visaBelgium visaEmbassy visaBurkina Faso visa
Panama Jack Tours — a travel agency licensed by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism (licence no. أ397) · 51 Ahmed Orabi St, Mohandessin, Giza, Egypt · 01008575664 · WhatsApp +201132796207
Prices and requirements may change with hotels and embassy decisions. · All visas · Makkah & Madinah hotels · Umrah · Website
Honeymoon · Immigration · Scholarships · Medical tourism · Egypt security approval · Saudi visit barcode