Eritrea Travel requirements, advice , Coronavirus status and Visa Policy
2022-11-23 20:19:01
Eritrea is located in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is a developing country. Current Travel Advice to visitors travelling to Eritrea is Exercise Increased Caution. Check Eritrea Travel Advisory, visa Requirements below.
Travel advice and advisories
Published 10.05.2022
1. Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test result issued at most 72 hours before departure from the first embarkation point.
- This does not apply to passengers younger than 6 years.
2. Passengers are subject to a COVID-19 antigen test upon arrival at their own expense.
3. Passengers could be subject to self-isolation for 5 days.
Travel Advisory By USA
Wed, 23 Nov 2022
Reissued with updates to wrongful detention information.
Exercise increased caution in Eritrea due to travel restrictions, limited consular assistance, landmines, and wrongful detentions.
Country Summary: The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Eritrea, as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel outside of Asmara.
U.S. citizens visiting or residing in Eritrea, including dual U.S.-Eritrean nationals, have been arrested and detained without charge or on false charges. The Department has determined that the risk of wrongful detention of U.S. nationals by the Eritrean government exists.
Eritrean law enforcement officials routinely block access by U.S. government officials to U.S. citizens in detention. The U.S. Embassy therefore may not receive notification of your arrest or be allowed access to you if you are detained or arrested.
There are landmines in many remote areas in Eritrea, particularly in Nakfa, AdiKeih, Arezza, the 25 mile-wide region (40 km) between the Setit and Mereb Rivers, and in areas north and west of Keren, areas near Massawa, Ghinda, Agordat, Barentu, Dekemhare, and south of Tessenae.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Eritrea.
If you decide to travel to Eritrea:
- Use caution when walking and hiking in remote areas or off main roads.
- Always carry a copy of your U.S. passport and visa (if applicable). Keep original documents in a secure location.
- Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
- Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
- Review the Country Security Report for Eritrea.
- Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
- Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.
- Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel, and read the U.S. Embassy's web page regarding COVID-19.
Visa Policy for Visitors travelling to Eritrea
Visa required
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Visa on arrival
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Visa Requirements for Eritrea Citizens
References
- U.S Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs
- Systematic dataset of Covid-19 policy, from Oxford University
- International Air Transport Association (IATA)