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Visa Information for Eritrea

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Name: The State of Eritrea

Location: Northeast Africa, on the Red Sea Coast

Time: (-) 2 ½ hrs

Capital: Asmara

Language: Tigrinya (official), Arabic (official), English (official), Tigre, Kunama, Afar, other Cushitic languages

Area: 124,330 sq kms

Population: 5,939,484 (July 2011 est.)

National Day: 24 May (Independence Day)

Currency: Eritrea Nakfa (ERN) 1 = INR 4.00

Climate: Eritrea enjoys summer during the months of April-August and can be hot with mercury rising up to 40°C (104 °F) on the western plateau. Though, temperatures rarely drop below 18°C (64 °F) along the coast but winters (during the months of December-February) in the central and western plateau regions can be chilly with dramatic temperature differences between day and night. The rainy season is short which usually occurs between March-April and a longer one, from late June to the beginning of September.

Holidays-Year 2018: 1 Jan - New Year's Day, 13 Jan â€“ Milad-un-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet Muhammad), 19 Jan - Timket (Coptic Epiphany), 8 Mar - International Women's Day, 1 May - Labour Day, 24 May - Independence Day, 20 Jun - Martyrs' Day, 28 Aug Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan), 1 Sep - Revolution Day, 25 Dec - Christmas Day.

Airline Name: Nil

International Airports: Asmara (ASM)

NOTE: Applicants need to come personally for visa. Travel Agents and Company Representatives are not permitted to deposit visa application.

This section gives you all details on visa rules and information. Here, you will find detailed information on all kinds, Business visas to Tourist visas to Transit Visas, rules on visitor policies, visa forms and visa fees.

Tourist Visa

The Applicant should have a passport with validity for at least 6 months ahead of the duration of intended stay in Eritrea.
One duly filled visa application form (photocopy allowed).
Two latest passport-size photographs (one must note that scanned photographs will not be accepted.
Applicant should submit a covering letter mentioning the purpose of visit.
Applicant should also attach a proof of accommodation in Eritrea (hotel confirmation) or a sponsorship Letter from the relatives / friends living there.
Bank statement for the past 6 months should also be submitted along with the application form.
Income Tax Returns for the past 3 years should also be submitted with the application form.
Return confirmed air ticket.
Visa remains valid for 30 days from the date of entry to Eritrea.
The visa processing time is 10 working days.

One must note that Visa fee has to be paid in the form of a bank draft, drawn in favor of "The Embassy of Eritrea", New Delhi.

Applicants are advised to one draft per application.
If any applicant wants his / her visa to be issued within 5 working days, they need to pay an extra amount.

Category	Amount In Rs.
Single Entry	Rs. 1300
3 Months Multiple Entry	Rs. 1500
6 Months Multiple Entry	-
12 Months Multiple Entry	-

Business Visa

The Applicant should have a passport with validity for at least 6 months ahead of the duration of intended stay in Eritrea.
One duly filled visa application form (photocopy allowed).
Two latest passport-size photographs (one must note that scanned photographs will not be accepted.
The visa application form should be enclosed with a covering letter from the Indian Company, giving each and every detail about the purpose of visit.
An official Letter of Invitation from a sponsor in Eritrea or a Letter of Guarantee to support request for a non-tourist visa with the visa application form.
Applicant should attach a proof of accommodation in Eritrea (hotel confirmation) or a sponsorship Letter from the relatives / friends living there.
Bank statement for the past 6 months should be submitted along with the application form.
Income Tax Returns for the past 3 years should also be attached with the application form.
Return confirmed air ticket.
Visa remains valid for 30 days from the date of entry to Eritrea.
The visa processing time is 10 working days.

One must note that Visa fee has to be paid in the form of a bank draft, drawn in favor of "The Embassy of Eritrea", New Delhi. It should also be noted that fees and charges are non refundable, even if applications are withdrawn or refused.

Applicants are advised to one draft per application.
If any applicant wants his / her visa to be issued within 5 working days, they need to pay an extra amount.

Category	Amount In Rs.
Single Entry	Rs. 1900
3 Months Multiple Entry	Rs. 3000
6 Months Multiple Entry	-
12 Months Multiple Entry	-

Seamen Visa

The Applicant should have a passport with validity for at least 6 months ahead of the duration of intended stay in Eritrea.
One duly filled visa application form (photocopy allowed).
Two latest passport-size photographs (one must note that scanned photographs will not be accepted.
The visa application form should be enclosed with a covering letter from the Indian Company, giving each and every detail about the purpose of visit.
An official Letter of Invitation from a sponsor in Eritrea or a Letter of Guarantee to support request for a non-tourist visa with the visa application form.
Applicant should enclose a proof of accommodation in Eritrea (hotel confirmation) or a sponsorship Letter from the relatives / friends living there.
Bank statement for the past 6 months should be submitted along with the application form.
Income Tax Returns for the past 3 years should also be attached with the application form.
Return confirmed air ticket.
Once issued, an ordinary entry visa remains valid only for 1 month from the date of entry in Eritrea.

The visa fee should be paid in the form of a bank draft, drawn in favor of "The Embassy of Eritrea, New Delhi". Kindly make one draft per application.

Applicants must note that fees and charges are non refundable, even if the visa applications are withdrawn or refused.

Read on to this section to find-out about details of the nearest embassy of country or consulate of the country you want to visit.

New Delhi

Name: Embassy of Eritrea
Address: C - 7/9, Vasant Vihar
City: New Delhi - 110 057
Country: India
Telephone: 2614 0398, 26146336
Fax: 2614 6337
Timings: Mon to Fri
Office Timings: 0930 to 1700 hrs
Visa Timings: 0930 to 1430 hrs & 1500 to 1700 hrs (Mon & Fri)
Email: eriindia@yahoo.co.in
Territory Jurisdiction: No Territory Jurisdiction. All Passports are processed in New Delhi only.
Collection Timings: 0930 to 1430 hrs & 1500 to 1700 hrs (Mon & Fri)

Mumbai

Name: Honorary Consulate of Eritrea
Address: 116, Bajaj Bhawan, Nariman Point
City: Mumbai- 400 021
Country: India
Telephone: 022- 220 9184, 5635 9370, 022- 2364 4646
Fax: 022- 6653 2932
Timings: Mon to Fri
Office Timings: 1000 to 1800 hrs
Email: eritreaconsulate@gmail.com
Territory Jurisdiction: No Territory Jurisdiction. All Passports are processed in New Delhi only.

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