Get a Eritrea Visa
Tourist Travel Requirements for a Eritrea Visa for Canadian Citizens
Passport
You must provide your actual signed passport, including one copy of the personal information page of your passport. Your passport must:
- Be valid for the next six months
- Have at least one blank visa page. Amendments and endorsement pages cannot be used to fulfill this requirement
- Not be frayed, torn, separating, or altered in any other way
Photographs
You must provide one colour, passport type photograph that meets the following criteria:
- Be taken within the last three months and printed on high quality photo paper
- Be taken against an all white background free of shadows
- Be 51 mm by 51 mm in size
- Provide the full frontal view of your head with your face centered in the middle and displaying a neutral (non-smiling) expression
- You may wear neither glasses nor headwear except for religious purposes
- Your photo should not be affixed to your application and it may not display evidence of adhesive or staples
Visa Application Form
You must provide one completed visa application form. The application form must:
- Include answers for all fields. If something does not apply, enter "N/A"
- Display your full name as it appears in your passport
- Be signed
VisaCentral Order Form
You must provide one completed VisaCentral Order Form. The form must:
- Include a valid email address and payment information
- Include your signature in blue or black ink
Vaccination Certificate
You must provide evidence of vaccination against Yellow Fever if you are coming from an infected area.
Traveller Registration (Highly Recommended)
Feel safer and travel with peace of mind by using our Traveller Registration Service. Registration notifies the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development where and when you will be travelling, enabling the Government of Canada to reach you in case of an emergency abroad or inform you of an emergency at home. To enroll in this optional service complete the registration form in this kit and send it to us with the rest of your documents.
Business Travel Requirements for a Eritrea Visa for Canadian Citizens
Personal Appearance
In this instance, you must apply in person at the consulate to obtain your visa. Unfortunately, VisaCentral is unable to assist you with your visa application. We recommend that you contact the consulate directly to obtain the most current forms, instructions, and requirements before making your personal appearance at the consulate.
Consulate of the State of Eritrea in Ottawa, Canada
75 Albert Street
Suite 610
K1P5E7
City: Ottawa
Phone: +1-613-234-3989
Fax: +1-613-234-6213
Eritrea visa FAQ
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When is the best time to apply for my Eritrea visa?
The best time to apply for your Eritrea visa is 1-2 months before your travel date. -
Do I have to send you my passport to get a Eritrea visa? Is it safe to send a passport?
Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The Eritrea visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application in a secure way, using a traceable courier such as FedEx.