Eritrea

Government Travel Advisories for Eritrea

United States

Exercise Increased Caution — 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

United Kingdom

Exercise Increased Caution — FCDO advises against all travel to within 25km of all of Eritrea’s land borders. Find out more about why FCDO advises against travel . Tensions between Eritrea and Ethiopia are high. If a crisis develops in Eritrea, the situation could change quickly, including your ability to travel within Eritrea or leave the country. Practical support from the British government such as face-to-face consular su

Canada

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — Avoid non-essential travel to Eritrea due to ongoing tensions and conflict with neighbouring countries.

New Zealand

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — There are more significant safety or security concerns than you would usually find in New Zealand, with some areas where you should avoid non-essential travel or avoid all travel. Take care of your personal security at all times. Other things that New Zealanders travelling or living in Eritrea should be aware of are: Violent crime - armed banditry is common near the border with Sudan, and Djibouti

Germany

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Eritrea.

France

Exercise Increased Caution — Exercise a high degree of caution in Eritrea.

Netherlands

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — Essential travel only to Eritrea.

Japan

Avoid Non-Essential Travel — Eritrea