Japan to Eritrea visa requirements

Yes, Japanese passport holders need a visa to enter Eritrea. It must be obtained in advance from an Eritrean diplomatic mission (the Embassy of Eritrea in Tokyo). There is no visa-on-arrival or eVisa for Japanese citizens. As of 2026, a Japanese ordinary passport holder must obtain a tourist visa before traveling to Eritrea. Eritrea operates a restrictive visa policy: only a handful of nationalities (e.g. Kenya, Uganda visa-free; Ethiopia, Sudan visa-on-arrival) enjoy concessions, and Japan is not among them. There is no general eVisa or visa-on-arrival channel for Japanese tourists. Applications are submitted in person or by mail to an Eritrean diplomatic mission, with the Embassy of Eritrea in Tokyo (Shirokanedai, Minato-ku) being the relevant mission for residents of Japan. The standard tourist visa is single-entry, valid three months from the date of issue, and permits a stay of up to one month, extendable at the Immigration office in Asmara. Applicants need a passport valid at least six months with blank pages, the completed application form (B62.3), a passport photo, proof of funds, and a copy of the air ticket/itinerary. Processing typically requires a minimum of about 15 business days, so travelers should apply well ahead of departure. Note that Eritrea also requires foreign visitors to obtain separate internal travel permits to leave the Asmara area; confirm current security and travel-advisory conditions before booking.