General Information:
- Eritreans 18 years or above are required to obtain a national ID.
- Children 17 years and younger born to Eritrean parents can obtain an Underage ID in lieu of a visa.
- Eritreans 18 – 25 year old with no National ID can apply for a temporary ID in lieu of a visa but must also apply for a National ID.
ID Requirements:
Applications for Eritrean National ID must be completed at the Embassy of Eritrea . You must bring the following items:
- Birth certificate (Copy)
- Parent’s Eritrean National ID (Copies)
- 8 Photos
- Size: 35 x 45mm
- White background
- Centered and facing straight forward
- Hair off your face so forehead and ears fully visible
- Open eyes, closed mouth
- Natural expression (no smile, laugh or frown)
- Prescription glasses only
- Only religious hats or scarfs are allowed
- Passport (Copy of profile page)
- Permanent Residence Card in the Switzerland.
- Fees are nonrefundable