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Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for Eritrea. Fee: USD 50 (~USD 50). Processing: 4-8 weeks. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Visa required. Apply at Eritrean Embassy New Delhi. Tourist visa: USD 50 (single entry, 30 days). Travel permits also needed for movement outside Asmara. Long processing times (4-8 weeks).
Visa types: Tourist Visa (sticker via embassy); Business Visa; Long-stay Visa; Work Permit; Student Visa; Transit; Diplomatic/Official. Travel permits also needed for movement outside Asmara. Apply at Eritrean Embassy New Delhi.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 30 days (Tourist single entry).
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months, 2 blank pages); Visa application form; 2 recent photos (35x45mm); Hotel booking OR invitation letter; Return ticket; Bank statement; Yellow Fever certificate if from endemic area; Travel insurance; Itinerary detailing all locations to be visited (for inland travel permits); Allow 4-8 weeks processing.
Visa types (2)
Visa required. Apply at Eritrean Embassy New Delhi. Tourist visa: USD 50 (single entry, 30 days). Travel permits also needed for movement outside Asmara. Long processing times (4-8 weeks).
Eritrea Business Visa. RESTRICTIVE. Limited commercial activity. Mining (gold, copper) main sector. Verify current diplomatic relations and security advisory.
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections: (1) Long processing time (4-8 weeks) - last-minute apps refused; (2) Travel permits required for movement outside Asmara - often missed in itinerary; (3) Tightly controlled visa policy; (4) Lack of clear travel purpose; (5) Limited tourist infrastructure - independent travel discouraged.
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