Eritrea Visa Information
Summary
| 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
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-entrytourist 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)
Working Days Required
48 hours for normal visas, five to ten working days for business visas. The express service takes one day.
Warning
Travelers are advised not to travel within 25km (15 miles) of Eritrea's border with Ethiopia and Djibouti, and not to travel to Eritrea's border with Sudan, including the town of Tesseney; and in the area north and west of Nakfa, Agordat and Barentu.
The Ethiopia-Eritrea border remains closed and unmarked. Several security incidents have taken place in recent months along the border, particularly in the areas of Humera, Tsorona and Zalambessa. Since the relocation out of Eritrea of the UN Peacekeeping Mission (UNMEE) in March 2008 the risk of cross-border tensions increasing and the security situation deteriorating very rapidly remains.
All foreign nationals, including resident diplomats, are required to apply ten days in advance for travel permits to leave Asmara - these are not always granted. This means that diplomatic staff from the British Embassy are unable to offer emergency assistance to British nationals outside Asmara quickly. Eritrean authorities have not always informed the relevant Embassy when a foreign national is in need of consular assistance - this potential lack of any assistance outside Asmara is something to take into account fully before traveling.
Dual British/Eritrean nationals should be aware that, under the Vienna Convention on Consular Relations, the British Embassy is unable to offer assistance in Eritrea. The Eritrean authorities consider all British nationals holding either Eritrean or PFDJ identity documents (including out of date documents) as Eritrean nationals.
There is an underlying threat from terrorism in Eritrea. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travelers.
All British nationals traveling to Eritrea should register with the British Embassy in Asmara on arrival.
Vaccinations
| 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.
List of countries having Embassies and Consulates in the Eritrea
Greece ,Switzerland ,Canada ,Australia ,United States ,Sweden ,France ,Germany ,United Kingdom ,Belgium ,China ,Djibouti ,Egypt ,Kenya ,Italy ,Kuwait ,Libya ,Netherlands ,Nigeria ,Qatar ,Russia ,Saudi Arabia ,Sudan ,South Africa ,United Arab Emirates ,Syria ,Israel ,Yemen ,Denmark ,