Chinese visa for Eritrean citizens

A visa is REQUIRED for Eritrean passport holders visiting China for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:

Visa requirements:

Visa type Purposes Visa requirements Allowed stay
Tourist visa For Eritrean citizens to enter China for a short-term tourism purpose. Visa required N/A
Evisa China e-visa for Eritrean citizens Not Available
Visa on arrival China visa on arrival for Eritrean citizens Not Available

China tourist visa requirements:

  • Holding Eritrean passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in China.
  • Proof of onward travel (departure) from China.

If you are looking for China visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Eritrea, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of China nearest your place of residence.

  • Asmara: The Embassy of China in Asmara, Eritrea (Working hours: Close now)

China visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest China diplomatic mission offices to Eritrea for guidance)

Tourism Statistics Chart

The line chart shows the number of visitors from Eritrea traveling to China from 2008 to 2018.

Year Number of visitors (Eritrea) estimated Change (%)
2008 5,305 N/A
2009 5,088 -4.09%
2010 5,566 9.39%
2011 5,758 3.45%
2012 5,773 0.26%
2013 5,569 -3.53%
2014 5,562 -0.13%
2015 5,689 2.28%
2016 5,927 4.18%
2017 6,074 2.48%
2018 6,290 3.56%

References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)

China & Eritrea comparison

China's area is approximately 9,388,211 km2 (3,624,807 sq mi), while the area of Eritrea is approximately 101,000 km2 (38,996 sq mi). This means Eritrea is 92.95 times smaller than China.

As of March 2024, China's population is ~1.5 billion people - 1,458,030,787 more people than the population of Eritrea.

We have highlighted China & Eritrea’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.

China Eritrea Difference
Population (est 2024) 1,461,777,226 3,746,439 1.5 billion more people live in China than Eritrea
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) 276 30 China has 246 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Eritrea.
Travel freedom (2024) 37 10 China passport holders can visit 27 more countries and territories without a visa.
Number of foreign missions hosted 344 14 Chinese hosts 330 more foreign missions than Eritrea.

Frequently asked questions, answered

How many visitors from Eritrea travel to China in one year?

The number of visitors from Eritrea visiting China in 2018 was approximately 6,290.

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