Reconsider travel to Eritrea due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution in Eritrea due to travel restrictions, limited consular assistance, and landmines.
Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before you plan any international travel.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Eritrea due to COVID-19.
Eritrea has resumed some transportation options and business operations (including day cares and schools). Other improved conditions have been reported within Eritrea. Visit the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for more information on COVID-19 in Eritrea.
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.
Eritrean law enforcement officials routinely block access to foreign nationals in detention. The U.S. Embassy therefore may not receive notification 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.
If you decide to travel to Eritrea:
Last Update: Reissued with updates to COVID-19 information.
