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You need a visa for Eritrea if you have a Bissau-Guinean passport

These visas exist for Eritrea, but they cannot be applied for online with Bissau-Guinean nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Eritrea Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Bissau-Guinean citizens need a visa for Eritrea. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Eritrea may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Invitation letter or tour booking required
  • Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
  • Hotel booking or host accommodation details
  • Return flight or onward travel itinerary
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay

Entry requirements for Bissau-Guinean travellers

These rules apply specifically to Bissau-Guinean passport holders entering Eritrea as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months after the traveler exits Eritrea

    Travelers need a valid passport to enter Eritrea. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler departs from Eritrea.

    Embassy of the state of Eritrea Washington DC USA Last checked 2026-07-31
  • Recommended

    Recommended vaccinations for Eritrea

    Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Meningococcal vaccine for areas that are part of the meningitis belt during the dry season; -Routine vaccines including Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.

    CDC - Eritrea Last checked 2026-07-31
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Eritrea

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Eritrea.

    Last checked 2026-07-31
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Eritrea.

    Last checked 2026-07-31
  • Required

    Transit visa

    Travelers need a visa to transit through Eritrea. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.

    Last checked 2026-07-31

A look at Eritrea

  • The iconic Fiat Tagliero building in Asmara showcasing futuristic Art Deco architecture with cantilevered wings
    Fiat Tagliero Building — Asmara's architectural masterpiece and symbol of Italian futurism
  • Historic Ottoman and Italian colonial buildings along the waterfront of Massawa old town
    Massawa Old Town — Historic Red Sea port with Ottoman and Italian architecture
  • Crystal clear turquoise waters and white sand beach of the Dahlak Archipelago in the Red Sea
    Dahlak Archipelago — Pristine Red Sea islands with world-class diving
  • Historic Italian-built steam train traveling along the scenic mountain railway between Asmara and Massawa
    Eritrean Railway — Historic mountain railway featuring vintage Italian steam locomotives

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