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title: Eritrea visa for citizens of Chad
description: "Citizens of Chad need a visa for Eritrea and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $50 + $10 service fee. Processing: 15 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Eritrea visa for citizens of Chad

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

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Tourist Visa
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 15 days
- **Government fee:** $50 + $10 service fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Proof of sufficient funds to cover all expenses

## How to apply

1. **Select visa type and read requirements** — Choose the appropriate visa category (e.g., Tourist) on the embassy website.
2. **Complete online visa application form (B62.3)** — Fill out and sign the form on the Consular Affairs Processing System (CAPS) portal.
3. **Pay visa fee and service fees online** — Pay the required fees (e.g., $50 tourist visa + $13 photo printing + $10 service fee) via the online portal.
4. **Upload required documents** — Upload passport photo and any other required documents as part of the online application.
5. **Mail original passport to embassy** — Send your original passport to the Embassy of Eritrea in Washington, D.C. (address provided).
6. **Wait for processing** — Processing takes a minimum of 15 business days. Passport will be returned with visa.
7. **Receive visa and travel** — Once visa is issued, travel to Eritrea within 3 months of issue date.

## Documents checklist

- **Visa application form B62.3 fully completed and signed online** (Identity): Must be submitted online via CAPS portal
- **Passport-size photograph (35x45mm or 1.38x1.77 inches)** (Identity): Upload with online application
- **Passport (valid at least 6 months beyond trip dates)** (Travel): Original must be mailed to embassy after online submission
- **Proof of residency or Permanent Resident Card (for non-US citizens)** (Identity): For applicants applying from the US
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statements, pay stubs, or sponsor letter
- **Birth certificate (for applicants 17 years and younger)** (Identity, optional): Required for minors under 17
- **Parental/legal guardian consent (for minors)** (Supporting, optional): Application must be signed by parent/guardian for children under 17
- **Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate** (Health): Required if traveling from or through listed countries (see list)

## Proof of funds

- Bank statements
- Sponsor letter
- Pay stubs

Proof of sufficient funds to cover all expenses during stay

## Good to know

- All fees are non-refundable.
- Requirements may change at any time; confirm with embassy before applying.
- Original passport must be mailed to the embassy; keep a copy for your records.
- Visa is valid for 3 months from date of issue; entry must occur within that window.
- Max stay in Eritrea is typically 30 days for tourist visa (extendable in Asmara).

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrectly filled application form** — Double-check all fields and sign the form before submission.
- **Passport validity less than 6 months beyond travel dates** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months after planned departure from Eritrea.
- **Insufficient proof of funds** — Provide clear bank statements or sponsor letter showing adequate funds.
- **Missing required documents (e.g., Yellow Fever certificate, birth certificate for minors)** — Review the checklist for your visa type and submit all required documents.
- **Failure to pay all fees** — Pay the visa fee, photo printing fee, and service fee online before mailing passport.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Eritrea visa cost for citizens of Chad?

Government fee: $50 + $10 service fee.

### How long does Eritrea visa processing take?

Typically 15 days.

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

Visa application form B62.3 fully completed and signed online; Passport-size photograph (35x45mm or 1.38x1.77 inches); Passport (valid at least 6 months beyond trip dates); Proof of residency or Permanent Resident Card (for non-US citizens); Proof of sufficient funds; Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate; and 2 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- Eritrea Visa Requirements for Chad Citizens 2026 | Documents, Fees ... (eammu.com, third-party site)
- Visa - Eritrean Embassy (us.embassyeritrea.org, third-party site)
- Chad to Eritrea Visa Requirements 2026 - Tsavaro (explore.tsavaro.com, third-party site)

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