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#CARD:Eritrea:Travel\Consular Information
Eritrea - Consular Information Sheet
October 18, 1993
Country Description: Eritrea is a poor but developing East African country.
Formerly a province of Ethiopia, Eritrea became an independent country on
May 24, 1993, following a 30-year long struggle for independence. Tourism
facilities in Eritrea are limited.
Entry Requirements: A passport and a visa are required, as well as evidence
of yellow fever immunization. Airport visas are discouraged; travelers
should try to obtain Eritrean visas before arrival. For more information on
entry requirements, travelers may contact the Embassy of Eritrea, 910 17th Street N.W., Suite 400,
Washington, D.C. 20006, telephone (202) 429-1991.
Travel between Ethiopia and Eritrea: Flights between Asmara, the capital of
Eritrea and Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, are heavily booked and are
occasionally canceled without prior warning. Currently, travelers going
from Eritrea to Ethiopia must enter Ethiopia by air.
Medical Facilities: Medical facilities in Eritrea are extremely limited.
Travelers must bring their own supplies of prescription drugs and preventive
medicines. Doctors and hospitals usually expect cash payment for services.
Not all U.S. medical insurance is valid outside the United States.
Supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas coverage and medical
evacuation provisions has proved useful. Additional information on health
matters can be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control's international
travelers hotline, telephone (404) 332-4559.
Information on Crime: While crime is a rarity in Eritrea, it is prudent to
exercise normal safety precautions with regard to what valuables are carried
and what environs are visited. The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport
should be reported immediately to local police and to the nearest U.S.
embassy or consulate. The pamphlets "A Safe Trip Abroad" and "Tips for
Travelers to Sub-Saharan Africa" provide useful information on protecting
personal security while traveling abroad and on travel in the region in
general. Both are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402.
Currency Regulations: The government of Eritrea continues to use the
Ethiopian birr. The current exchange rate is five birr to one U.S. dollar.
Credit cards are not accepted in Eritrea. Foreigners must pay bills in U.S.
dollars or U.S. dollar-denomination travelers checks.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. Penalties for possession, use or trafficking in
illegal drugs are strictly enforced. Convicted offenders can expect long
jail sentences, fines and possible confiscation of personal property.
Registration: U.S. citizens who register at the U.S. Embassy in Asmara can
obtain updated information on travel and security in Eritrea.
Embassy Location: The U.S. Embassy is located at 34 Zera Yacob St., P. O.
Box 2ll, Asmara. The telephone is (251-4) 11-3720; the Embassy fax number
is (251-4) 11-7584.
No. 93-270
#ENDCARD