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🇮🇳 Does an Indian need a visa for Eritrea 🇪🇷?
Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa for Eritrea, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Eritrea before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Indian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Eritrea or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Where to apply in India
If you live in India, visas for Eritrea are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of Eritrea in India · C-7/9, Vasant Vihar · eritreaembindia.com
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Eritrea at a glance
Capital: Asmara · Currency: Eritrean nakfa (ERN, Nfk) · Official languages: Arabic, English, Tigrinya · Calling code: +291
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Eritrea: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 31 July 2023). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (C); for type D, M plugs bring a travel adapter for Eritrea's sockets (C, L).
Your embassy in Eritrea
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Eritrea, contact the embassy of India:
- Embassy of India in Eritrea · House No. 6, City Centre Street · eoiasmara.gov.in
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Eritrea for Indian passport holders
- 🇲🇺 Mauritius — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇷🇼 Rwanda — Visa-free 30 days
- 🇰🇪 Kenya — ETA required
- 🇧🇮 Burundi — Visa on arrival
- 🇰🇲 Comoros — Visa on arrival
- 🇪🇹 Ethiopia — Visa on arrival
- 🇲🇬 Madagascar — Visa on arrival
- 🇸🇨 Seychelles — Visa on arrival 60 days
The other way round
🇪🇷 Eritrean passport holders visiting India: Eritrean passport holders need a visa for India, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Indian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Indian passport holders need a visa for Eritrea, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Eritrea before travelling.
Does an Eritrean need a visa for India?
Eritrean passport holders need a visa for India, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.