🇸🇩 Sudan passport 🇪🇷 Eritrea
Visa on arrival
Issued at the border when you land — nothing to apply for in advance
Sudan passport holders do not need a visa in advance for Eritrea — a visa is issued on arrival at the border.
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay or fee for this route — check the official page before you travel.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Before you board
Check your passport's expiry date. We don't hold Eritrea's own validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay, some for three, some only for the length of your trip — and airlines refuse boarding on it. See the six-month passport rule, then confirm with the official sources.
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Getting a visa on arrival for Eritrea
What this usually involves for a visa on arrival — not a checklist researched for Sudan passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 5 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule (commonly six months beyond arrival)
- Completed arrival/VOA form (available on plane or at airport)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Cash for visa fee (check destination for accepted currencies)
Steps 4 steps
- Collect the Visa on Arrival form from the plane or airport counter
- Fill out the form and queue at the VOA desk
- Submit your documents and pay the visa fee
- Receive your visa stamp and proceed to immigration
About Eritrea
Africa's most isolated country — Modernist Italian architecture, Red Sea diving, and Danakil desert
- Capital
- Asmara
- Currency
- Eritrean Nakfa (Nkf)
- Language
- Tigrinya, Arabic, English
- Time zone
- EAT (UTC+3)
- Best time to visit
- October – April
Official sources
Always confirm with Eritrea's own government before you travel:
- Eritrea official visa information ↗ mfa.gov.er
- Eritrea embassies & consulates ↗ mfa.gov.er
Common questions
Do Sudan citizens need a visa to visit Eritrea?
Sudan passport holders do not need a visa in advance for Eritrea — a visa is issued on arrival at the border.
How long can Sudan passport holders stay in Eritrea?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check Eritrea's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a Eritrea visa cost for Sudan citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check Eritrea's official visa information before you apply.
How long does it take to get a Eritrea visa?
Processing time: Issued on arrival (typically 15–60 minutes).
How long must my passport be valid to enter Eritrea?
We don't hold Eritrea's own passport-validity rule. Many countries ask for six months beyond your stay; some ask for less. Check before you travel.
Does Eritrea give visas to Sudan citizens?
Yes — Eritrea issues Sudan citizens a visa on arrival at the border or airport, so no embassy application is needed beforehand.
Where can Sudan citizens find official Eritrea visa information?
On Eritrea's official site: https://www.mfa.gov.er