Business & investor visas
Eritrean Business Visa
For foreign nationals travelling to Eritrea for business activities (not employment), this visa suits meetings, negotiations and similar commercial visits rather than taking up a local job.
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Business fee tiers (USD 100/150/200/300 + USD 13 + USD 10) are from the Washington DC embassy and vary by mission (the Australian consulate lists AUD 170/240); confirm entry/validity options with the applicant's local Eritrean mission.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Eritrea government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Business Visa
- Route type
- Business visitor visa
- Validity
- 3 months from date of issue
- Length of stay
- Typically 1 month from arrival; extendable in Asmara
- Entries
- Single-entry or multi-period options available
- Cost
- Single entry USD 100; 3 months USD 150; 6 months USD 200; 1 year USD 300 (plus USD 13 photo and USD 10 service fee) at the Embassy of Eritrea, Washington DC
- Fees vary by mission
- Processing time
- Minimum 15 business days
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals attending business meetings or conducting commercial activity in Eritrea
- Business travellers invited by an Eritrean company or organisation
Requirements
- Completed visa application form B62.3
- Passport valid for at least six months
- Passport-size photograph
- Invitation letter from an Eritrean company/organisation or a letter stating the purpose and duration of the trip
- Proof of sufficient funds
What you can do
- Undertake business activities such as meetings and negotiations
- Not permitted: taking up paid employment (an employment visa is required for that)
How to apply
- Obtain an invitation letter from your Eritrean business contact
- Complete and submit form B62.3 online and pay the applicable fee for the entry/validity option
- Mail your original passport to the relevant Eritrean mission
- Travel once the visa is issued
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.