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Eritrea visa for Maltese citizens

Visa required

Maltese citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.

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 Maltese citizens apply for a visa for Eritrea

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

The nearest Eritrean missions to Valletta are in Rome, Italy (691 km from Valletta), Frankfurt am Main, Germany (1,647 km) and Paris, France (1,749 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Malta is decided by Eritrea, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Eritrean citizens travelling to Malta

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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 Malta 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Maltese citizens can stay in Eritrea

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

How Maltese citizens apply

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

Eritrea’s neighbours for Maltese citizens

Sudan requires Maltese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Eritrean citizens travelling to Malta

Malta requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Malta and Eritrea.

Frequently asked questions

Do Maltese citizens need a visa for Eritrea?

Maltese citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Eritrea in Malta?

No. Eritrea has no embassy in Malta. The nearest Eritrean embassy is in Rome, Italy, 691 km from Valletta.

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 Malta?

Malta requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Maltese citizens enter Eritrea visa-free?

No; Maltese 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.