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Singapore to Eritrea visa requirements

No. A Singapore ordinary passport holder needs a visa to enter Eritrea. There is no visa-free entry, no visa on arrival and no public eVisa. You must obtain a tourist (sticker) visa in advance from an Eritrean embassy or consulate before you travel. Eritrea requires Singapore citizens to hold a visa obtained in advance. Eritrea does not operate a tourist eVisa portal or a general visa-on-arrival scheme, so the visa must be issued as a sticker by an Eritrean diplomatic mission. Applicants complete the official B62.3 form (typically through the embassy's Consular Affairs Processing System), pay the fees, and mail the original passport for stamping. The base visa fee is around USD 50 plus service and photo charges. The visa is valid for three months from the date of issue and permits a stay of up to about 30 days, extendable locally through Eritrean Immigration. Processing takes a minimum of 15 business days. There is no Eritrean embassy or consulate in Singapore, so applicants must apply through the nearest accredited mission, which adds courier time. Eritrea is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply. Beyond the visa, travel to Eritrea also requires internal travel permits for destinations outside Asmara, arranged after arrival. Because there is no confirmed no-visa channel, the conservative and correct verdict is visa-required.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Consular (embassy) tourist visa - sticker; no eVisa or VOA
Maximum stay
Up to 30 days (extendable locally)
per entry
Entries
Single entry (typical for tourist visas)
from issue date
Visa fee
~USD 50 base + USD 10 service + USD 13 photo (~USD 73 total)
consular fee only
Processing time
Minimum 15 business days (plus courier time)
standard track
Validity
3 months from date of issue
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm you must apply in advance
Eritrea grants no visa-free entry, no visa on arrival and no tourist eVisa to Singapore passport holders. Plan to obtain a sticker visa from an Eritrean mission before departure.
· Apply before travel· No VOA / eVisa
/02
Identify the nearest Eritrean mission
There is no Eritrean embassy or consulate in Singapore. Contact the nearest accredited Eritrean mission (e.g. in the region or one handling mail-in applications) to confirm jurisdiction and current procedure.
· No mission in Singapore· Confirm jurisdiction
/03
Complete the B62.3 application form
Fill in and sign the official Eritrean visa application form (B62.3), generally submitted through the embassy's online Consular Affairs Processing System (CAPS).
· Form B62.3· Online CAPS submission
/04
Assemble supporting documents
Prepare your passport (valid 6+ months), passport photos, proof of sufficient funds, flight and accommodation bookings, and proof of residency if applying outside your country of citizenship.
· 6-month passport validity· Funds + bookings
/05
Pay fees and mail your passport
Pay the visa, service and photo fees (nonrefundable) online, then mail your original passport to the embassy for the visa sticker. Use a trackable courier.
· Nonrefundable fees· Mail original passport
/06
Receive visa and arrange travel permits
Allow at least 15 business days for processing. After arrival in Eritrea, obtain internal travel permits from Immigration for any destinations outside Asmara.
· 15+ business days· Internal travel permits
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items
Personalized checklist
Singapore -> Eritrea · Consular (embassy) tourist visa - sticker; no eVisa or VOA
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Deadline reminderAdd a date before export
RequiredSingapore passport valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredAt least 2 blank visa pages
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredCompleted and signed B62.3 visa application form
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
required
RequiredRecent passport photo (35 x 45mm)
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RequiredRound-trip / onward flight reservation
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredConfirmed accommodation booking in Eritrea
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredProof of sufficient funds for the trip
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
required
RequiredVisa and service fees paid (nonrefundable)
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
required
RecommendedTrackable courier for mailing the original passport
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
recommended
RecommendedPlan for internal travel permits for areas outside Asmara
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Official sourcesEmbassy of Eritrea - Visa information (official)Embassy of Eritrea - Visa Application Form B62.3 (official PDF)Eritrea visa requirements for Singaporean citizens (Visa List)
Application link included: Embassy of Eritrea - Visa information (official)
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Tourist visa base feeUSD 50Standard single-entry tourist visa; nonrefundable
Service / processing feeUSD 10Charged per application by the mission
Photo printing feeUSD 13Applied where the mission prints the photo
Courier / return postage~USD 20-50Trackable two-way courier for the original passport (varies)
Total estimateUSD 73 — USD 125incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard embassy processing
Minimum 15 business days
Official processing time once the embassy receives the complete application and passport; add courier transit each way.
Authorised visa agency
15-25 business days
A visa service submits paperwork to an Eritrean mission on your behalf; convenient but does not bypass the minimum embassy processing time.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
No visa-free or visa-on-arrival access
Eritrea does not grant Singapore citizens visa-free entry or visa on arrival; a visa must be secured before travel.
High
/02
No tourist eVisa portal
Eritrea has no public electronic visa system for tourists, so applications go through a diplomatic mission.
High
/03
No Eritrean mission in Singapore
Applicants must use the nearest accredited Eritrean embassy or consulate, often by mail, adding logistics and time.
Medium
/04
Long processing window
A minimum of 15 business days plus courier transit means travelers must plan well ahead.
Medium
/05
Internal travel permits required
Travel outside Asmara needs separate permits from Eritrean Immigration after arrival.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30 · major
SG to Eritrea route verified
Confirmed via the Eritrean Embassy visa page and visa databases that Singapore ordinary passport holders require an advance consular (sticker) tourist visa; no eVisa or visa on arrival exists, and there is no Eritrean mission in Singapore.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can a Singapore passport holder get a visa on arrival in Eritrea?—
No. Eritrea does not offer visa on arrival to Singapore citizens. You must obtain a visa in advance from an Eritrean embassy or consulate before you travel.
Is there an Eritrea eVisa for tourists?+
How long does the Eritrea tourist visa take to process?+
How long can I stay in Eritrea on a tourist visa?+
Where do Singaporeans apply, since there is no Eritrean embassy in Singapore?+
Do I need anything beyond the visa to travel inside Eritrea?+
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