Eritrea travel details
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Essential travel guide for Eritrea. Check travel advisories, emergency numbers, internet speeds, ATM availability, local currency, and safety guidelines. Internet speed in Eritrea is on average 1.1 Mbps.
Eritrea Travel Advice
⬤ Reconsider your need to travel
We continue to advise reconsider your need to travel to Eritrea. Since the conflict in northern Ethiopia, additional security measures may be introduced at short notice in Asmara and across the country (see 'Safety').
We advise:
Reconsider your need to travel to Eritrea overall due to the risk of violent crime and potential conflict with neighbouring countries.
Higher levels apply in some areas.
Issue Date : Jan 10, 2024
Eritrea essential details
Plugs
Eritrea uses 230V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C and Type L.
Languages
The languages that are typically spoken are Tigrinya
Money in Eritrea
Currencies
Eritrea uses the Eritrean nakfa (symbol: Nfk), code ERN.Banknotes come in denominations of 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1 nakfas. Nakfa is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 1 nakfa and 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 cents.
Internet in Eritrea
Internet
Internet speed in Eritrea is on average 1.1 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Eritrea is very low. It's quite hard to find one.
Calling
To call Eritrea, dial +, then 291 (the country code for Eritrea), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number. For local calls within Eritrea, start with the area code (with the initial 0). In the case above area code is 8 .
Eritrea travel details
Driving in Eritrea
Emergecy
Police
102
Ambulance
103
Fire department
101
Eritrea visa advice
If you're considering exploring Eritrea beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Eritrea transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Eritrea, understanding Eritrea Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.