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title: Eritrea visa for citizens of Sudan
description: "Citizens of Sudan can get a visa on arrival in Eritrea. Stay up to 30 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Eritrea visa for citizens of Sudan

Citizens of Sudan can get a visa on arrival in Eritrea.

*Not yet cross-checked · last checked 2026-06-27. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay (exact amount not specified)

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Eritrean Port of Entry** — Enter via airport or land border where visa on arrival is issued.
2. **Complete Visa Application Form** — Fill out the visa application form provided at the immigration counter.
3. **Submit Documents and Pay Fee** — Present your passport, photos, onward ticket, and pay the visa fee in cash.
4. **Receive Visa** — Immigration officer stamps visa into passport; typically issued within minutes.
5. **Proceed to Immigration Clearance** — After visa is issued, proceed to passport control for entry.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry and have at least one blank visa page.
- **Passport-sized Photographs** (Identity): Two recent passport-size photos (specifications unknown).
- **Visa Application Form (on arrival)** (Identity): Completed at port of entry.
- **Return or Onward Ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward/return travel.
- **Proof of Accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter (may be requested).
- **Proof of Sufficient Funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested to show ability to pay for stay.
- **Fee Payment (cash only typically)** (Financial): Visa fee is paid in local currency or USD at the border (amount not specified).

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival policy may be subject to sudden changes; confirm with nearest Eritrean embassy before travel.
- Cash payment expected; carry sufficient USD or local currency (Nakfa) for the visa fee.
- Visa on arrival may only be available at Asmara International Airport and certain land borders – check beforehand.
- Sudanese passport holders may face additional scrutiny; ensure all documents are complete.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **Missing required documents (e.g., no onward ticket, no photos)** — Prepare all documents listed above before traveling.
- **Incorrect or insufficient visa fee** — Carry exact amount in acceptable currency (likely USD or Nakfa).

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Sudan can get a visa on arrival in Eritrea. Visa type: Visa on Arrival.

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Valid Passport; Passport-sized Photographs; Visa Application Form (on arrival); Return or Onward Ticket; Fee Payment (cash only typically); Proof of Accommodation; and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

## More

- [Eritrea visa for every passport](/visa/eritrea)
- [Every destination for Sudan passport holders](/visa/passport/sudan)