Vietnam has made it a compulsion for Eritreans to obtain a proper visa before starting with any journey to Vietnam. The Vietnamese visa policy has, although, laid down several guidelines and rules specifying the various exemptions that have been granted to Eritreans. If any Eritrean citizen falls under any of these criteria then they can avail the benefit of a visa free stay. Outside the exemption rules, every Eritrean citizen will need to get a visa.

The Eritreans can apply for a visa for Vietnam in two different ways. The first way is through the official embassy and the second is through the various agents like us who are professionals in getting VOA (visa on arrivals) for the clients. 

Do Eritrea citizens need visa for entering Vietnam or not?

Yes, the citizens of Eritrea need to obtain a valid Vietnamese visa before taking any trip to the country. Vietnam visa policy has specified all the rules for travelers entering into Vietnam. According to the policy, when on one hand Eritrean citizens need to hold a proper visa in hand to arrive into Vietnam, on the other hand, they also get to enjoy several exemptions under certain special conditions. You need to get in touch with the embassy to get a clear picture of all the exemption criteria before you start the process of obtaining a visa. Some of the exemptions as per this visa policy are as follows:

1) First exemption rule is for the officials holding an Eritrean official or diplomatic passport. These citizens are entitled to get a visa exemption for 60 to 90 days, maximum. If the citizen needs to stay in Vietnam for more than the exempted days, then a valid visa will be required.