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title: Eritrea visa for citizens of Canada
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# Eritrea visa for citizens of Canada

Citizens of Canada need a visa for Eritrea and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Tourist visa · 1 month
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statements or equivalent showing sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Contact Eritrean embassy** — Reach out to the Embassy of Eritrea in your jurisdiction to schedule an appointment.
2. **Prepare application documents** — Gather all required documents as per embassy checklist.
3. **Submit application in person** — Visit the embassy at appointed time and submit original documents and application.
4. **Provide biometrics** — Have your fingerprints and photograph taken at the embassy.
5. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the applicable visa fee (may be cash or money order).
6. **Wait for processing** — Embassy will process your visa; no exact timeline given.
7. **Collect passport with visa** — Return to embassy to pick up your passport with visa sticker.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Canadian passport with at least 6 months validity** (Identity): Must have at least two blank visa pages
- **Completed visa application form** (Identity): Obtain from Eritrean embassy
- **Two recent passport-size photographs** (Identity): White background, 4x6 cm
- **Flight itinerary to Eritrea** (Travel): Show entry and exit dates
- **Hotel reservation or letter of invitation** (Travel): Must cover entire stay
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements or recent pay stubs
- **Travel health insurance covering Eritrea** (Supporting): Minimum coverage of USD 30,000
- **Copy of Canadian residency or citizenship proof** (Identity): If passport issued outside Canada
- **Visa fee payment receipt** (Supporting): As per embassy instructions
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of exit from Eritrea

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for duration of stay
- Bank statements
- Pay stubs
- Sponsor letter

Must show you can support yourself in Eritrea.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only possible at Asmara International Airport with prior government authorization, not recommended for Canadian tourists.
- Processing times may be unpredictable; apply well in advance.
- All documents must be in English or accompanied by a certified translation.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double-check all entries and ensure form is fully completed.
- **Insufficient funds proof** — Provide clear bank statements for at least last three months.
- **No confirmed return ticket** — Ensure you have a booked return flight before applying.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Canada need a visa for Eritrea?

Citizens of Canada need a visa for Eritrea and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Tourist visa · 1 month.

### How long can citizens of Canada stay in Eritrea?

Up to 30 days.

### What documents do citizens of Canada need for Eritrea?

Valid Canadian passport with at least 6 months validity; Completed visa application form; Two recent passport-size photographs; Flight itinerary to Eritrea; Hotel reservation or letter of invitation; Proof of sufficient funds; and 4 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Eritrea?

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Eritrea visa for every passport](/visa/eritrea)
- [Every destination for Canada passport holders](/visa/passport/canada)