MaliEritrea

Eritrea visa for Malian citizens

Visa required

Malian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Eritrea visa?

Tourist 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

All visa types for Eritrea

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 Malian citizens apply for a visa for Eritrea

Eritrea has no embassy or consulate in Mali on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Eritrean missions to Bamako are in Rome, Italy (3,813 km from Bamako), Paris, France (4,139 km) and Khartoum, Sudan (4,379 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Mali is decided by Eritrea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Eritrean citizens travelling to Mali

EritreaMali Visa required Mali 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.

Before travelling from Mali to Eritrea, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Malian citizens can stay in Eritrea

How long Malian citizens may stay in Eritrea is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Malian citizens apply

Eritrea has no embassy or career consulate in Mali. Malian citizens apply through a mission of Eritrea accredited to Mali from abroad; the official visa portal of Eritrea names the right place.

Eritrea’s neighbours for Malian citizens

Sudan requires Malian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Eritrean citizens travelling to Mali

Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali. The rule is the same in both directions between Mali and Eritrea.

Frequently asked questions

Do Malian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?

Malian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.

Is there an embassy of Eritrea in Mali?

No. Eritrea has no embassy in Mali. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Rome, Italy, 3,813 km from Bamako.

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 Mali?

Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mali.

Can Malian citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?

No; Malian 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.