Maldives
Eritrea
Eritrea visa for Maldivian citizens
Entry requirement
Eritrea requires Maldivian 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 Maldivian citizens apply for a visa for Eritrea
Eritrea has no embassy or consulate in Maldives on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 3,442 km
- 3,874 km
- 4,564 km
The nearest Eritrean missions to Malé are in Djibouti (3,442 km from Malé), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (3,874 km) and Kampala, Uganda (4,564 km). Eritrea sets which of its missions takes applications from the Maldives; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Eritrean citizens travelling to the Maldives
EritreaMaldives Visa on arrival Maldives 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.
Maldivian 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).
Good to know
How long Maldivian citizens can stay in Eritrea
How long Maldivian citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Maldivian citizens apply
Eritrea has no embassy or career consulate in the Maldives. Maldivian citizens apply through a mission of Eritrea accredited to the Maldives from abroad; the official visa portal of Eritrea names the right place.
Eritrea’s neighbours for Maldivian citizens
Sudan requires Maldivian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Eritrean citizens travelling to the Maldives
The Maldives issues Eritrean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Maldivian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Eritrea requires Maldivian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Eritrea in the Maldives?
No. Eritrea has no embassy in the Maldives. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Djibouti, 3,442 km from Malé.
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 the Maldives?
The Maldives issues Eritrean citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Maldivian citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?
No; Maldivian 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.