Eritrea has a distinctive bilateral arrangement with Sudan: Sudanese nationals can obtain a visa on arrival directly at the port of entry (airport or land crossing), without needing to submit an advance application at the embassy. This privilege applies specifically to Sudanese and Ethiopian passport holders, unlike most other nationalities.
The Faster Route: Visa on Arrival
Thanks to the bilateral relationship between the two countries, you can travel to Eritrea and obtain your visa directly at the entry point, saving you the waiting time and advance paperwork. We still recommend ensuring your passport is valid for at least 6 months and carrying supporting documents with you.
How Baeed Helps You
Even though visa-on-arrival is available, we provide you at Baeed with a service to prepare your travel file with confidence:
- Reviewing your documents to ensure they meet entry requirements before you travel
- Preparing a purpose-of-visit letter or hotel/flight bookings that may be requested at the port of entry
- Advising on the latest updates to border policy, since rules can change without prior notice
- Assisting you if you exceptionally need an advance visa for any reason (such as extended stays or work purposes)
Our goal is for you to arrive at the entry point confident and prepared, with no surprises or delays.
Requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months
- Recent passport photo
- Travel ticket (round-trip preferred)
- Proof of hotel booking or host (may be requested)
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from an endemic country)
Important Notes
- Sudanese nationals are eligible for a visa on arrival directly at the port of entry - the fastest and most common route, requiring no advance embassy processing.
- This privilege applies exclusively to Sudanese and Ethiopian nationals under a bilateral arrangement between the two countries.
- It is always advisable to confirm the latest border policy updates before traveling, as procedures can change without prior notice.