Malaysia
Eritrea
Eritrea visa for Malaysian citizens
Entry requirement
Eritrea requires Malaysian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Eritrea visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Eritrea visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Typically one month after arrival, extendable at Immigration in Asmara
- Fee
- US$50
- Processing time
- At least 15 business days (Washington, Frankfurt); ten working days (Geneva)
Apply on Embassy of the State of Eritrea in Washington – Visa
Eritrea’s tourist visa costs US$50 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is us.embassyeritrea.org. Processing time, as Eritrea states it: At least 15 business days (Washington, Frankfurt); ten working days (Geneva). Longest stay on the tourist visa: Typically one month after arrival, extendable at Immigration in Asmara.
Where Malaysian citizens apply for a visa for Eritrea
Eritrea has no embassy or consulate in Malaysia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of Eritrea in Beijing4,354 km
2-10-1 Ta Yuan Diplomatic Compound, Beijing
- 5,321 km
- 6,512 km
The nearest Eritrean missions to Kuala Lumpur are in Beijing, China (4,354 km from Kuala Lumpur), Tokyo, Japan (5,321 km) and Djibouti (6,512 km). Eritrea sets which of its missions takes applications from Malaysia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Malaysia
EritreaMalaysia e-Visa Malaysia visa for citizens of Eritrea
Travel advice for Eritrea
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Malaysian citizens planning a trip to Eritrea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Eritrea at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 30 July 2023), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Eritrea (updated 12 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Eritrea (updated 16 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Malaysian citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long Malaysian citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Malaysian citizens apply
Eritrea has no embassy or career consulate in Malaysia. Malaysian citizens apply through a mission of Eritrea accredited to Malaysia from abroad; the official visa portal of Eritrea names the right place.
Eritrean citizens travelling to Malaysia
Eritrean citizens need a visa for Malaysia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 14 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malaysian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Eritrea requires Malaysian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Eritrea in Malaysia?
No. Eritrea has no embassy in Malaysia. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Beijing, China, 4,354 km from Kuala Lumpur.
How much does the Eritrea tourist visa cost?
Eritrea’s official sources give a standard fee of US$50 for the tourist visa. Processing time: At least 15 business days (Washington, Frankfurt); ten working days (Geneva).
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Malaysia?
Eritrean citizens need a visa for Malaysia, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 14 days.
Can Malaysian citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; Malaysian citizens need a visa for Eritrea obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.