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Eritrea - Consular Information Sheet
July 26, 1994
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 very limited.
Entry Requirements: A valid passport and a visa are required as well as
evidence of yellow fever immunization. Airport visas are unavailable. For
more information on entry requirements travellers may contact the Embassy of
Eritrea, 910 17th St., N.W., Suite 400, Washington, D.C. 20006. Telephone
(202) 429-1991; fax (202) 424-9004.
Travel between Ethiopia and Eritrea: Flights between Asmara, and Addis
Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, are heavily booked and advance reservations
are recommended by the airlines.
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: Street crime such as theft and robbery is on the
increase, particularly in the city of Asmara. While travel throughout
Eritrea is relatively safe, 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 six 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 (291-1) 12-00-04; the Embassy fax number
is (291-1) 12-75-84.
No. 94-123
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated October 14, 1993, to add
information on crime and travel and to change the U.S. Embassy's telephone
and fax numbers.