Eritrea visa for United States citizens

For Eritrean citizens considering travel to the United States, it is crucial to understand the current visa banned status. Due to specific information-sharing deficiencies, a Presidential Proclamation, initially issued in 2020, restricts most non-immigrant and immigrant visas for Eritrean nationals, meaning traditional visa application routes for entry are unavailable. This effectively renders any discussion of typical stay durations or associated costs moot for the foreseeable future. Consequently, prospective travelers cannot simply apply for common visa types, and even if they could, the journey would involve multiple lengthy connections, with flight times often exceeding 20 hours due to the significant geographic distance between Asmara and major U.S. hubs.

Visa required· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Funds proof
Required
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

BusinessBusiness Visa (1 Year)
$300multiple-entryvalid 1y
BusinessBusiness Visa (3 Months)
$150multiple-entryvalid 3mo
BusinessBusiness Visa (6 Months)
$200multiple-entryvalid 6mo
BusinessBusiness Visa (Single Entry)
$100valid 3mo
WorkEmployment Visa
$100valid 3mo
FamilyFamily Visit Visa
30d$70valid 3mo
OtherOfficial Visa
$0
StudentStudent Visa
$50
TouristTourist Visa (1 Year)
30d$300multiple-entryvalid 1y
TouristTourist Visa (3 Months)
30d$150multiple-entryvalid 3mo
TouristTourist Visa (6 Months)
30d$200multiple-entryvalid 6mo
TouristTourist Visa (90 Day, Single Entry)
30d$100valid 3mo
TransitTransit Visa
3d$30valid 1y
TouristVisa on Arrival (Ethiopian and Sudanese nationals residing in UAE)
30dvalid 2mo
OtherGeneral Entry Visa
30d$100valid 3mo
FamilyFamily Visit Visa
30dvalid 3mo
BusinessBusiness or Employment Visa
$100valid 3mo
TransitTransit Visa (up to 3 days stay)
3d$30valid 1y

Permit required to leave capital.

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