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REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-U.S. CITIZENS TO OBTAIN A VISA TO ENTER ERITREA
Passport
Please send TDS your current valid and signed passport. It must not expire within 6 months and must have at least one blank visa page. If your passport expires within 6 months, you must renew your passport and then we will secure your visa with the new passport.
Photo
Please send 1 recent professional passport-type photograph.
Digital and non-passport photographs are not acceptable.
Proof of US Status
Photocopy of Alien Registration Card (Green Card) -or- evidence of legal status in USA (valid visa plus I-94 in passport)
Proof of Departure
Please send a copy of your round trip airline tickets, or itinerary or e-ticket, or letter of confirmation from a travel agent. The itinerary must show the applicant's name, date of arrival and departure from the country, and flight information. The Embassy does not recommend purchasing your ticket prior to a visa being issued.
Bank Statement
A copy of the applicant's recent bank statement or evidence of adequate finance, such as a letter from a bank, or money market statement. It is advisable to erase account numbers.
Business Letter
A business letter of responsibility (sample) is required, to be typewritten on your company letterhead and addressed to:
Embassy of the State of Eritrea, Visa Section, Washington DC
The letter must explain all of the following:
Nature of business to be performed
Name and address of reference to be visited
This letter should request Multiple Entries visa if required
Guarantee of return transportation and sufficient funds for the visit
The letter should be signed by an officer of the company other than the applicant.
Required for business travel.
TDS Service Fee
| Type | Price | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|
| Regular | $50.00 | 5-15 Business Days |
| Rush | $75.00 | 1-10 Business Days |
Consular Fees
| Type | Entry | Price | Period of stay | Validity | Processing Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | Single | $40.00 | Up to 30 Days |
3 Months |
5-15 Business Days |
| Rush | Single | $50.00 | Up to 30 Days |
3 Months |
1-10 Business Days |
Application Form
Application Form
Supplemental Application Form
Travel Request Form is an additional application form required when travelling to Eritrea.
Shipping Address
Please forward the completed requirements detailed above to:
TRAVEL DOCUMENT SYSTEMS, INC.,
925 Fifteenth Street N.W. Suite 300
Washington D.C. 20005
URGENT APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SHIPPED TO TDS USING ONLY THE FEDEX COMPANY
FedEx Fees
| FedEx Return Shipping |  |
|---|---|
| Continental USA Only | Price |
| Next Business Day - up to 3 passports | $23.00 |
| Next Business Day - 4 or more passports | $26.00 |
| Saturday Delivery | $39.00 |
| Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, USVI | Price |
| Next Day Letter (No Saturday Delivery) | $39.00 |
| International | Price |
| Call for a quote. | Call. |
Additional Helpful Information
Visa Requirements, processing times, validity of the visa, and Embassy visa fees are subject to change without prior notice.
The visa issued is valid for multiple entries for three months from the date of issue for a stay in Eritrea of up to 30 days.
Your application will be hand carried to the Embassy, and is currently processed in 5-15 business days.
