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Eritrea Visa Requirements for Dominican Republic Citizens

Visa required

Dominican Republic passport holders need a visa for Eritrea, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

Source: Embassy of the State of Eritrea in Switzerland — Visa and travel services · checked 3 Oct 2026

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Flag of EritreaEritrea visa options for Dominican Republic citizens

Tourist visa

Embassy
Processing
10 business days
Valid for
90 days

Fee not published — confirm with the embassy or consulate before you apply.

What the Eritrea visa rules mean for Dominican Republic travellers

Dominican Republic citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of Eritrea. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.

The main option is the Tourist visa with a processing time of 10 business days.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Eritrea applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The UK government says that to enter Eritrea your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive. The Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland asks for a national passport valid for at least six mo…
  • Blank passport pages: Your passport needs at least 3 blank pages.
  • Vaccinations: Yellow fever: WHO's Annex 1 lists Eritrea as requiring proof of yellow fever vaccination from travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from countries at risk of yellow fever transmission.
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for entering Eritrea. The UK government says public hospitals in towns other than Asmara are often poorly equipped and medical facilities in rural a…

Eritrea entry rules compared

Eritrea lets 2 passports in without a visa and requires an embassy visa from 196. Dominican Republic citizens are treated the same way as Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados and Belize. Overall the Dominican Republic passport ranks #141 in the world with 31 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Africa? With a Dominican Republic passport you can also visit 5 countries in the region without a visa, including Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Morocco and Zambia.

In the other direction, Eritrea citizens need a visa to visit Dominican Republic.

Flag of EritreaEntry requirements for Eritrea

Passport validity

6 months

The UK government says that to enter Eritrea your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive. The Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland asks for a national passport valid for at least six months before the expiry date, with at least three blank pages for the visa.

UK FCDO — Eritrea travel advice, entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official source we could read states a travel insurance requirement for entering Eritrea. The UK government says public hospitals in towns other than Asmara are often poorly equipped and medical facilities in rural areas are even more limited, and advises travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office — Eritrea travel advice: health✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

No official source we could read states a return or onward ticket requirement. The Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland lists, for a tourist visa, proof of financial support and a hotel or apartment reservation (if applicable); its list does not include a ticket.

Embassy of the State of Eritrea in Switzerland — Visa and travel services✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

The UK government says to declare foreign cash or travellers cheques if the value is 10,000 US dollars or more and to keep the certificate you get to show when you leave. When you leave you must be able to show that any foreign currency you spent was exchanged at Himbol, the state foreign currency exchange, or spent at an official hotel, and you are not allowed to take more than 1,000 nakfa out of Eritrea.

UK FCDO — Eritrea travel advice, entry requirements✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Dominican citizens need a visa for Eritrea?

Dominican Republic passport holders need a visa for Eritrea, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

How much does a Eritrea visa cost for Dominican Republic citizens?

Tourist visa: —, processing 10 business days.

How do Dominican Republic citizens apply for a Eritrea visa?

Apply at an embassy or consulate of Eritrea before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Eritrea?

The UK government says that to enter Eritrea your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive. The Eritrean Embassy in Switzerland asks for a national passport valid for at least six months before the expiry date, with at least three blank pages for the visa.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.