Eritrea Travel Advice
Since 1 June 2006, all foreign nationals (including resident diplomats) are required to have a travel permit to visit other areas outside Asmara. Visitors intending to travel anywhere in Eritrea should be aware that the new restrictions might severely hamper plans. Travellers should also be aware that the way recent consular cases have been handled by the government of Eritrea indicate that the relevant embassy might not be informed of foreign citizens in need of consular assistance. These restrictions and precedent are likely to hamper, perhaps severely, the ability of the embassy to provide any consular assistance let alone even doing so quickly or effectively. Travellers should take this into account before deciding whether or not to travel to Eritrea.
Eritrea shares with the rest of the Horn of Africa a threat from terrorism.
Visitors should register with their embassy on arrival.
Travellers should be aware that travel options to and from Asmara are limited following the cancellation of scheduled flights between Asmara and Nairobi.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organisations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk
US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
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