Work visas
Eritrean Employment Visa
For foreign nationals coming to Eritrea to take up employment, this is the route that authorises you to live in the country and work for an employer there.
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Employment fee (USD 100 + USD 13 + USD 10) is from the Washington DC embassy and varies by mission; longer-term work stay conditions and any separate work-permit requirement should be confirmed with the Department of Immigration and Nationality.
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
- Employment Visa
- Route type
- Work / employment visa
- Validity
- 3 months from date of issue
- Length of stay
- Typically 1 month from arrival; extendable in Asmara
- Cost
- USD 100 embassy fee plus USD 13 photo and USD 10 service fee (Embassy of Eritrea, Washington DC)
- Fees vary by mission
- Processing time
- Minimum 15 business days
Who it is for
- Foreign nationals with an offer of employment from an entity in Eritrea
- Workers sponsored by an Eritrean company or organisation
Requirements
- Completed visa application form B62.3
- Passport valid for at least six months
- Passport-size photograph
- Letter of employment from the sponsoring entity stating your role and the duration
What you can do
- Enter Eritrea to take up the employment specified by your sponsor
- Extend or renew your permitted stay at the Immigration Office in Asmara
How to apply
- Obtain a letter of employment from your Eritrean sponsor
- Complete and submit form B62.3 online and pay the fee
- 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.