Do I need to provide passport-size photo?

A recent passport-size photo (35 x 45mm), uploaded with your online application.

Do I need to provide proof of residency or permanent resident card?

If you are not a US citizen, you need to show proof of residency (such as a Permanent Resident Card) to apply through this embassy.

Do I need to provide valid passport?

Your passport must stay valid for at least 6 months beyond the dates of your trip.

Do I need to provide visa application form b62.3?

The B62.3 visa application form, fully completed and signed online.

Do I need to provide letter of employment from your sponsoring entity?

A letter from your sponsoring entity in Eritrea stating your role and the duration of your employment.

Document checklist

Burkina Faso → Eritrea: Employment visa

What you need before you submit, checked against official requirements, not guesswork.

Checked by our automated verification on 20 Oct 2026: every source on this page resolves and the data is structurally complete. This does not confirm a person re-read the source text for accuracy.

Required documents

5 items

Identity

Passport-size photo
Required
A recent passport-size photo (35 x 45mm), uploaded with your online application.
Source: Embassy of the State of Eritrea, Washington DC, Visa (Employment)
Proof of residency or Permanent Resident Card
Required
If you are not a US citizen, you need to show proof of residency (such as a Permanent Resident Card) to apply through this embassy.
Source: Embassy of the State of Eritrea, Washington DC, Visa (Employment)
Valid passport
Required
Your passport must stay valid for at least 6 months beyond the dates of your trip.
Source: Embassy of the State of Eritrea, Washington DC, Visa (Employment)
Visa application form B62.3
Required
The B62.3 visa application form, fully completed and signed online.
Source: Embassy of the State of Eritrea, Washington DC, Visa (Employment)

Purpose of travel

Letter of employment from your sponsoring entity
Required
A letter from your sponsoring entity in Eritrea stating your role and the duration of your employment.
Source: Embassy of the State of Eritrea, Washington DC, Visa (Employment)

Why applications on this route get refused

Trying to enter without a visa or national ID
Everyone must present either their original Eritrean National ID or a valid entry visa on arrival in Eritrea. A visa is required for anyone who is not Eritrean, or an Eritrean without a National ID.
How to avoid it: Apply for your employment visa in advance if you don't hold a valid Eritrean National ID, and travel with the original document, not a copy.
Arriving after your visa has expired
Visas are valid for 3 months from the date of issue, meaning your arrival date in Eritrea must be within 3 months of that date.
How to avoid it: Plan your travel so you enter Eritrea within 3 months of your visa being issued, and apply early since processing takes a minimum of 15 business days.

Sources

Embassy of the State of Eritrea, Washington DC, Visa (Employment) · checked 24 Sept 2026

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