Visa required for all nationalities. Apply at Eritrean embassy only.
¿Cómo solicito el visado?
Apply at Eritrean embassy. Process is slow and unpredictable.
¿Cuánto tarda?
2–8 weeks.
¿Cuánto cuesta el visado?
$50–70 USD.
¿Cuáles son los consejos clave sobre el visado?
One of the most difficult visas in the world.
Travel permits required to leave Asmara.
No ATMs work — bring USD cash.
Los requisitos de visa varían según la nacionalidad y cambian frecuentemente. Verifica con la embajada de tu país o la autoridad oficial de inmigración del destino antes de viajar.
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¿Es un destino seguro?
2/5
Asmara is very safe — one of Africa's safest capitals. However, government restrictions are severe. Travel permits needed outside Asmara. Border areas with Ethiopia and Djibouti are restricted.
¿A qué estafas debo estar atento?
Minimal — controlled society.
¿Qué precauciones de salud debo tomar?
Malaria prophylaxis for lowlands.
Drink bottled water.
Limited medical facilities.
¿Qué vacunas son obligatorias?
Hepatitis A, Typhoid recommended.
Malaria prophylaxis for lowlands.
¿Se puede beber el agua del grifo?
Drink bottled water.
¿Hay advertencias de viaje activas?
Government restricts movement. Travel permits required outside Asmara. No free press. Internet is extremely limited. Border areas restricted.
La información de seguridad se basa en avisos de viaje disponibles públicamente. Consulta el servicio de avisos de viaje de tu gobierno para obtener la orientación más reciente.
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¿Qué conviene saber sobre la cultura?
¿Qué conviene hacer?
Explore Asmara's stunning Art Deco and Futurist architecture (UNESCO).
Try injera with tsebhi (Eritrean stew).
Enjoy the Italian coffee culture — Asmara has excellent espresso.
¿Qué conviene evitar?
Don't travel outside Asmara without a permit.
Don't photograph government buildings.
Don't discuss politics.
¿Cómo funcionan las propinas?
Small tips appreciated.
¿Cuál es el código de vestimenta?
Casual. Modest in religious areas.
¿Cuál es el contexto religioso?
Split between Orthodox Christian and Muslim. Both communities are devout. Respect both traditions.
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