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title: Eritrea visa for citizens of Venezuela
description: "Citizens of Venezuela need a visa for Eritrea and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $50. Processing: 14–30 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Eritrea visa for citizens of Venezuela

Citizens of Venezuela 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 · Single entry
- **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:** 14–30 days
- **Government fee:** $50
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statements for last 3 months showing sufficient balance

## How to apply

1. **Contact the nearest Eritrean embassy or consulate** — Identify the embassy with jurisdiction over Venezuela (e.g., in Brazil or Cuba) and schedule an appointment.
2. **Obtain and complete visa application form** — Download form from embassy website or collect in person; fill accurately in block capitals.
3. **Gather required documents** — Assemble all original and photocopied documents as per checklist.
4. **Attend in-person appointment at embassy** — Submit application and documents at the embassy during your scheduled appointment.
5. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the USD 50 fee (or equivalent in local currency) as directed by the embassy.
6. **Wait for processing** — Processing takes 2–4 weeks; embassy may contact you for additional information.
7. **Collect passport with visa** — Return to the embassy in person or via courier (if arranged) to receive your passport and visa.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity and blank pages)** (Travel): Original and copy of bio-data page
- **Completed visa application form** (Supporting): Download from embassy website or get at counter
- **Two recent passport-size photographs** (Supporting): White background, 35x45mm
- **Round-trip flight itinerary** (Travel): Confirmed booking with itinerary showing entry and exit
- **Hotel reservation or letter of invitation** (Travel): For entire stay in Eritrea
- **Bank statements (last 3 months)** (Financial): Must show sufficient funds to cover stay
- **Employment letter or proof of status** (Employment): If employed: letter from employer; if self-employed: business registration
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required for all travellers
- **Travel health insurance** (Supporting): Valid for entire stay in Eritrea
- **Copy of previous visas (if any)** (Supporting, optional): Particularly for travel to Africa
- **Certificate of no criminal record** (Supporting, optional): May be requested for long stays or for certain nationals

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of USD 500 for duration of stay
- Bank statements (last 3 months)
- Salary slips

Must be in English or Spanish; official translation may be needed.

## Good to know

- Eritrea requires all travellers to obtain a visa prior to travel; no visa on arrival for Venezuelan passport holders.
- Visa approval is not guaranteed; embassy may request additional documents.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for travellers from/through endemic zones.
- It is advisable to apply at least 4 weeks before intended travel.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double-check form for accuracy and completeness before submission.
- **Insufficient funds or unclear source of income** — Provide clear bank statements for at least 3 months and a strong employment/income letter.
- **Lack of return ticket or accommodation proof** — Secure confirmed round-trip flight and hotel reservation or invitation letter.
- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Ensure passport has at least 6 months remaining from date of entry.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $50.

### How long does Eritrea visa processing take?

Typically 14–30 days.

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

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity and blank pages); Completed visa application form; Two recent passport-size photographs; Round-trip flight itinerary; Hotel reservation or letter of invitation; Bank statements (last 3 months); and 5 more.

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

At least 6 months.

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- [Eritrea visa for every passport](/visa/eritrea)
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