To study at one of the universities, international students must obtain an Eritrean student visa, depending on the country of origin.

Requirements for student entry to Eritrea

• Any foreign national intending to enter Eritrea for the purpose of studying must:
• Obtain an Eritrean visa to enter the country.
• Enter Eritrea only through permitted ports of entry.
• Provide a valid passport to the immigration officer at the port of entry.
• State the purpose of entry to Eritrea and indicate the educational institution.
• After entering the country, contact the relevant immigration office and obtain a student pass to study in Eritrea.
• You must meet the following criteria.
• Submit an acceptance letter confirming that the applicant has been offered a full-time place of study at a recognized educational institution.
• Candidates should be able to demonstrate that they have sufficient funds to support themselves in the country.
• You must prove that the payment for the course of study was made in full.
• You must apply for private health insurance and provide documentary evidence of this.
• At the end of the training period, the candidate must have a firm intention to return to their country.

Visas and student passes do not qualify for paid or voluntary work in Eritrea.

Studying should only be conducted in approved and licensed educational institutions.

Please note that consular offices/embassies may request additional documents if they deem it necessary. Applications and documents must be submitted directly for admission to the visa department. It is recommended to submit applications at least 90 days before the date of the intended trip 

The remaining necessary documents can be issued at the embassy, and they will depend on the type of training you are going to complete. The usual visa application process takes 10-30 business days. In some cases, it takes 40-50 days. In such cases, you will be informed about this. The cost of a visa can range from 40 to 70 dollars USA, depending on your country of origin.