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 proof of sufficient funds?

Proof that you have enough money to cover all your expenses during your stay. The embassy doesn't publish a set amount.

Do I need to provide letter from your school?

A letter from your school stating the purpose and duration of your stay in Eritrea.

Document checklist

Spain → Eritrea: Student 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

6 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 (Student)
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 (Student)
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 (Student)
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 (Student)

Financial

Proof of sufficient funds
Required
Proof that you have enough money to cover all your expenses during your stay. The embassy doesn't publish a set amount.
Source: Embassy of the State of Eritrea, Washington DC, Visa (Student)

Purpose of travel

Letter from your school
Required
A letter from your school stating the purpose and duration of your stay in Eritrea.
Source: Embassy of the State of Eritrea, Washington DC, Visa (Student)

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 student 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 (Student) · checked 19 Sept 2026

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