COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Eritrea (29 June Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• No with exceptions

• Travellers must have prior approval to enter or depart Eritrea.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• No with exceptions

• Travellers must have prior approval to enter or depart Eritrea.

Is transit allowed through the country?

• No

• Transit is not allowed.

Is a test required on arrival?

• Yes

• Travellers arriving in Eritrea will be subject to health screening on arrival.

• All arrivals must go through a rapid antigen test upon arrival.

Is a test certificate accepted?

• Yes

• Test certificates issued in other countries are accepted.

Is a test certificate required on arrival?

• Yes with exceptions

• Travellers permitted to enter must present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate issued within the last 72-hours prior to arrival in Eritrea. The following categories of passengers are exempted from this requirement:

• Passengers who have received the completed/required doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and hold a Vaccination Certificate.

• Children under 6 years of age when travelling with their family.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes with exceptions

• Arriving unvaccinated travellers must enter self-quarantine for 5 days and take a second test before terminating quarantine. Vaccinated travellers may be exempted from self-quarantine requirements.

• Based on the above restrictions, arriving travellers will either be exempted from quarantine or required to spend five days in quarantine, depending on their vaccination status.

Is a vaccination required?

• No

• A vaccination for COVID-19 is not required for entry into the country.

Insurance required?

• No

• Proof of insurance coverage for COVID-19 expenses is not required to enter the country.

Entry Form required?

• No

• Arrivals are not required to fill any entry form upon arrival.

Airline restrictions

• Significant

• Asmara International Airport has reopened for limited international flight services.

• Some charter flights are operating.

Border restrictions

• Significant

• Land borders remain closed.

• Visas already issued have been suspended.

• Travellers must have prior approval to enter or depart Eritrea.

Curfew restrictions

• Significant

• The nationwide partial lockdown has been extended until further notice.

• A daily night curfew is enforced from 22:00 (local time).

Social restrictions

• Significant

• All gatherings of over 10 people are prohibited without a government permit.

• Only two members of a household are allowed to go out for essential activities.

Internal travel restrictions

• Moderate

• Masks are required.

• Public transport is operating with limited capacity.

• Freight services are operating.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• Shops and business establishments are allowed to open.

• Businesses are allowed to operate until 20:00 (local time).

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Most hotels are open.

Restaurants open?

• Yes

• Restaurants are open for limited hours and subject to local restrictions.

Bars and cafes open?

• No exceptions

• Bars remain closed. Cafes are open for limited hours and subject to local restrictions.

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• No

• Most tourist sites remain closed.

Places of worship open?

• No

• Places of worship remain closed until further notice.

Events allowed?

• No with exceptions

• Sports events and festivals are prohibited.

• Funerals and weddings are allowed with a maximum of 40 people in attendance.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Wearing face masks is mandatory.

Other

• All schools and educational institutions are allowed to reopen.

• Trading is banned during the lockdown.

• Night clubs and cinemas are closed.

• Government offices are open with reduced staffing.

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Airlines may have their own requirements for testing, masking, and distancing. It is recommended that travellers carry a supply of face masks since the requirement can vary by location. It is recommended that travellers practise social distancing, maintain a 6-foot distance from other individuals and avoid crowded areas. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country's embassy for information on your specific travel plans.