What is the Eritrea tourist visa process from India?
The Embassy of the State of Eritrea in New Delhi states that tourist visa applicants should first send the required documents to the embassy by email. Its current published checklist includes a copy of the passport valid for at least six months from the request date, a completed Entry Visa Application Form, the applicant’s CV and travel history.
After the initial application is successfully processed, the embassy says it will contact the applicant with payment instructions and information on sending the passport for the visa sticker. The embassy also states that the entry visa is valid for one month from the date of entry, with extensions depending on visa type.
Documents to prepare
- Passport copy with at least six months validity from the request date
- Completed Eritrea Entry Visa Application Form
- Applicant CV
- Travel history as requested by the New Delhi Embassy
- Accurate travel purpose and intended dates
- Passport submission only when instructed by the embassy after processing
- Payment only according to embassy instructions after approval
- Any additional evidence requested by the embassy for the specific case
Follow the New Delhi Embassy’s staged process
Do not send payment or the original passport based on an unofficial instruction. The embassy’s published process starts with the required documents by email, then the embassy contacts successful applicants about payment and passport submission for the visa sticker.
Build a consistent visitor file
Names, passport details, dates, accommodation, transport, leave dates, funding and sponsorship should remain consistent across the application and supporting evidence. If one part of the trip changes, update every affected document before submission.
For supporting evidence, see our bank-statement guide, cover-letter guide and day-by-day itinerary generator.
Discuss my Eritrea fileCommon mistakes to avoid
- Using requirements from an Eritrean embassy in another country instead of New Delhi
- Sending a passport with insufficient validity
- Leaving out the CV or travel history requested by the embassy
- Paying before receiving the embassy’s current payment instruction
- Assuming visa validity and permitted stay are the same concept
Frequently asked questions
Where do Indian applicants apply for an Eritrea tourist visa?
The Embassy of the State of Eritrea in New Delhi publishes the tourist-visa process for applicants in India.
What does the New Delhi Embassy ask for initially?
Its published tourist checklist asks for a passport copy valid for at least six months from the request date, a completed Entry Visa Application Form, CV and travel history.
When do I send the passport and pay the visa fee?
The embassy says it will contact the applicant after successful processing with payment information and instructions for sending the passport for the visa sticker.
How long is the Eritrea entry visa valid after entry?
The New Delhi Embassy states that an entry visa is valid for one month from the date of entry, with extension depending on the visa type.
Can HEBVIZA guarantee the visa?
No. HEBVIZA can prepare and review documents; the Embassy and Eritrean authorities decide the application.
Official verification sources
Last content review: 22 September 2026. Visa, entry, appointment and processing rules can change. Verify the official source again immediately before submission or travel.