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Eritrea Travel Guide

Asmara Capital
ERN Currency
Tigrinya Language
+291 Calling Code
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Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Visa Required For Most Nationalities, Apply In Advance.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms Visa application form, Health declaration
Cash Declaration Limit $5000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes.

Safety & Security

Safety Rating Medium
Travel Advisory Exercise Caution
Pickpocketing Risk Low
Night Safety Caution
Common Scams
  • Currency exchange scams
  • Overcharging by taxi drivers

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 113
Response Speed Slow
English-Speaking Doctors Rare
Pharmacy Limited Hours
Upfront Payment Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Fair
Navigation Apps Google Maps
Night Transport Safety Caution

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Cash Essential
ATM Availability Low
Tipping Tipping Is Appreciated But Not Mandatory.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $25 Tourist: $70 Family: $150

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Modest Clothing Is Highly Recommended.
Public Affection Frowned Upon.
Alcohol/Drug Policy Strict.
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
Selam
seh-lahm
Goodbye
Dehan gn
deh-han gahn
Please
Bebekhu
beh-beh-khoo
Thank you
Yekenyeley
yeh-ken-yeh-lay
Sorry
Ewedihalehu
eh-weh-dee-hah-leh-hoo
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Englizi t'ek'ek'ey?
en-glee-zee teh-keh-keh-yee
I don’t understand
Aydel aydelem
eye-del aye-deh-lem
Can you speak slowly, please?
Bebekhu, t'ek'ek'ey be'ezzi?
beh-beh-khoo, teh-keh-keh-yee beh-ez-zee
Can you help me, please?
Bebekhu, neger aydelem?
beh-beh-khoo, neh-gehr aye-deh-lem
What does this mean?
Ih zeyti t'ek'ek'ey?
eeh zay-tee teh-keh-keh-yee

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