Eritrea Visa Information

Passport/Visa

	Passport Required?	Visa Required?	Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes	Yes	Yes
Australian	Yes	Yes	Yes
Canadian	Yes	Yes	Yes
USA	Yes	Yes	Yes
Other EU	Yes	Yes	Yes

Passports
Passport valid for a minimum of three months beyond intended departure date required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas
Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
(a) transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country within six hours, provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport transit lounge.

Visa Note
(a) 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 outside Asmara should be aware that the new restrictions might severely hamper their plans. (b) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see General Info).

Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist: £25 (one month, single-entry). Business: £40 (one month, single-entry); £55 (three month, multiple-entry). Transit: £10. During busy times, an additional fee of £5 is payable for Express Service visas.

Validity
Single-entry tourist and business visas: up to three months. Extensions are possible. Apply on arrival to the foreign ministry in Asmara.

Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see General Info.

Working Days Required
One. Five hours for Express Service.

Warning
Travelers are advised against all travel to the border areas with Ethiopia and Sudan. This advice includes Tesseney, near the Sudan border. Travelers are also advised against travel in the area north of Afabet in the Sahel region and along one road in the west of the country.

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. Travelers 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. Travelers 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.

Travelers 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 organizations 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

Health

	Special Precautions	Certificate Required?
Diphtheria	Yes
Hepatitis A	Yes
Malaria	Yes
Rabies	Sometimes
Tetanus	Yes
Typhoid	Yes
Yellow Fever	No*

Health Care
Time is needed to acclimatize to the high altitude and low oxygen level. Those who suffer from heart ailments or high blood pressure should consult a doctor before traveling. Medical services are limited throughout the country; modern facilities are not always available and supplies can be irregular. Visitors should bring a supply of any necessary drugs and prescriptions. Chemists can be found in larger towns. The country has an extensive network of health workers. Regional and district clinics and the central hospital in Asmara deal with emergencies. Comprehensive health insurance is strongly advised.

Note
* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers arriving within six days from infected areas.


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