Yes, USA passport holders need a valid visa to visit the Eritrea for tourism purposes. You must be outside Eritrea when you apply for the tourist visa. Also, you cannot work in Eritrea with the tourist visa. 

American Citizens can apply for an e-visa prior to their visit, which is a convenient and efficient way to obtain the necessary travel authorisation without visiting an embassy or consulate.

Yes, It is easy to get the Eritrea visa for American Citizens but it's important to ensure that the accurate information is provided during the visa application process and you chose the right visa to cover your travels.

1. Passport: A scanned copy of your passport, valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date in Eritrea. Ensure that your passport also has at least one blank page. 
   

2. Photograph: A recent passport-size coloured photograph meeting the Eritrea visa photo requirements.

Here are eligibility criteria for Eritrea visa for American Citizens:

• You should be living outside Eritrea.

• Must have a valid passport (valid for at least 6 months).

• Foreigners who entry Eritrea must comply with the country Immigration and Law requirements.

• You shouldn’t be on the list of people temporarily banned from entering Eritrea.

Here's how to apply for a Eritrea tourist visa online through Atlys:

1. Visit Atlys: Start your Eritrea visa application on Atlys. 

2. Upload documents: Take a selfie for the photo and click a picture of passport or upload the photograph and passport copy from the device storage. 

3. Provide details: Enter your requested personal and passport details. 

4. Review and pay: Review your visa application, check out, and pay the applicable Eritrea visa fees. 

5. Get your visa: While you await your visa approval, you can actively track its status on the Atlys app. Upon approval, Atlys will notify you via email with your Eritrea visa attached. Remember to print the e-visa to carry while entering the country.

At Atlys, your documents are encrypted multiple times and are inaccessible to anyone else. We do not sell your data to third parties.

Yes, you can apply for Eritrea e-visas for your family or group members in a single application session on Atlys. Atlys streamlines the process and allows you to manage all visa applications simultaneously. However, each member’s details, including passport information and photographs, must be provided during the application process.

Once approved, the Eritrea e-visa will be accessible from Atlys' my profile dashboard. Please ensure you have a printout when travelling to Eritrea.

You can check your Eritrea visa status here. If your country is not present here, then you can directly check on the Eritrea official visa website.

Common reasons for Eritrea visa rejections include incomplete or inaccurate documentation, lack of proof of strong ties to your home country and insufficient financial proof.

Yes, you can reapply for a Eritrea visa after rejection.

Here are a few points you can keep in mind to ensure that your Eritrea visa application is approved:

1. Provide the accurate information in the visa application. Personal details like name, date of birth etc; provided must match the details present in the passport 

2. Ensure your passport is valid for at least six months and have sufficient blank pages.

3. It is important to submit recent passport-sized photographs that meets the Eritrea visa requirements

No, entering the Eritrea the exact date is not mandatory. You can enter Eritrea on any date between the arrival date and exit date stated on your e-visa. Please note that earlier entries are also not allowed.