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Passport valid for a minimum of three months beyond intended departure date required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
(a) transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country within six hours, provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport transit lounge.

(a) Since 1 June 2006, all foreign nationals (including resident diplomats) are required to have a travel permit to visit other areas outside Asmara. Visitors intending to travel outside Asmara should be aware that the new restrictions might severely hamper their plans. (b) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Tourist: £25 (one month, single-entry only). Business: £40 (one month, single-entry); £55 (multiple-entry for up to three months). Transit: £10. During busy times, an additional fee of £5 is payable for Express Service visas.

Single-entry tourist and business visas: up to three months. Extensions are possible. Apply on arrival to the Foreign Ministry in Asmara.

Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see Contact Addresses.

One. Five hours for Express Service.

PO Box 1010, Asmara, Eritrea
Tel: (1) 126 997.
Website: www.shaebia.org/mot.html

Street address: 61 Hartnet Avenue, Asmara, Eritrea
Postal address: PO Box 889, Asmara, Eritrea
Tel: (1) 124 999.

96 White Lion Street, London N1 9PF, UK
Tel: (020) 7713 0096.
Email: eriemba@eriemba.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1300 (visa application); 1400-1600 (visa collection).
The Eritrean Consulate is based at the embassy.

1708 New Hampshire Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20009, USA
Tel: (202) 319 1991.

Yes
Yes
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Sometimes
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Yes
No*

Time is needed to acclimatise to the high altitude and low oxygen level. Those who suffer from heart ailments or high blood pressure should consult a doctor before travelling. Medical services are limited throughout the country; modern facilities are not always available and supplies can be irregular. Visitors should bring a supply of any necessary drugs and prescriptions. Chemists can be found in larger towns. The country has an extensive network of health workers. Regional and district clinics and the central hospital in Asmara deal with emergencies. Comprehensive health insurance is strongly advised.

* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers arriving within six days from infected areas.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2007-December 2008 period.

2007
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
6 Jan Orthodox Epiphany.
8 Mar Women’s Day.
31 Mar Birth of the Prophet..
9 Apr Orthodox Easter Monday.
1 May May Day.
24 May Independence Day.
20 Jun Martyrs’ Day.
1 Sep Anniversary of the Start of the Armed Struggles.
13 Oct Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). 
20 Dec Eid ul-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
25 Dec Christmas Day.

2008
1 Jan New Year’s Day.
6 Jan Orthodox Epiphany.
8 Mar Women’s Day. 
20 Mar Birth of the Prophet.. 
28 Apr Orthodox Easter Monday.
1 May May Day.
24 May Independence Day.
20 Jun Martyrs’ Day.
1 Sep Anniversary of the Start of the Armed Struggles. 
2 Oct Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). 
9 Dec Eid ul-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
25 Dec Christmas Day.