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Eritrea

Everything to have & know before you land in Eritrea.

🧭 Quick facts

1 USD = 15.00 ERN
Local time —
Tigrinya, Arabic, English
Dial +291
Drives right
Plug C, L · ~230V

↻ Rate refreshed today · Exchange rate is indicative, updated daily.

🗓️ When it's busiest

Events per month — peak around May.

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Tourist Visa RequiredRequired📄 Entry & DocsAll foreign nationals must obtain a visa before entering Eritrea.Source · Eritrean Embassy verification
Passport ValidityRequired📄 Entry & DocsPassport must be valid for at least six months beyond intended stay.
Yellow Fever VaccinationRequired💉 HealthProof of yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry.Source · WHO International Travel Guidelines
Water SafetyRequired💉 HealthOnly drink bottled or thoroughly boiled water.
Travel Health InsuranceRecommended💉 HealthMedical facilities are limited, comprehensive travel insurance is crucial.
Last reviewed 2026-06-24. Entry, health and safety rules change — always confirm with official sources (and a travel clinic for vaccines) before you travel.
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Safety & alerts — Eritrea

Trip-readiness signal · indicative only

Level 2

Exercise increased caution

Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. 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. citi

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Indicative information aggregated from public sources (U.S. State Dept · GDELT). Always check your government's official travel advisory before travelling. Advisory updated 9/12/2026.