Visa required for all nationalities. Apply at Eritrean embassy only.
Hoe vraag ik een visum aan?
Apply at Eritrean embassy. Process is slow and unpredictable.
Hoe lang duurt het?
2–8 weeks.
Wat kost een visum?
$50–70 USD.
Wat zijn de belangrijkste visumtips?
One of the most difficult visas in the world.
Travel permits required to leave Asmara.
No ATMs work — bring USD cash.
Visumvereisten variëren per nationaliteit en veranderen vaak. Controleer bij de ambassade van je land of de officiële immigratieautoriteit van de bestemming voor je vertrekt.
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Hoe veilig is het?
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.
Waarvoor moet ik oppassen qua oplichting?
Minimal — controlled society.
Welke gezondheidsmaatregelen zijn verstandig?
Malaria prophylaxis for lowlands.
Drink bottled water.
Limited medical facilities.
Welke vaccinaties zijn verplicht?
Hepatitis A, Typhoid recommended.
Malaria prophylaxis for lowlands.
Is kraanwater veilig om te drinken?
Drink bottled water.
Zijn er actieve reisadviezen?
Government restricts movement. Travel permits required outside Asmara. No free press. Internet is extremely limited. Border areas restricted.
Veiligheidsinformatie is gebaseerd op openbaar beschikbare reisadviezen. Raadpleeg de reisadviesservice van je regering voor de laatste richtlijnen.
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Wat moet ik weten over de cultuur?
Wat moet ik doen?
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.
Wat moet ik vermijden?
Don't travel outside Asmara without a permit.
Don't photograph government buildings.
Don't discuss politics.
Hoe werkt fooi geven?
Small tips appreciated.
Wat is de kledingvoorschrift?
Casual. Modest in religious areas.
Wat is de religieuze context?
Split between Orthodox Christian and Muslim. Both communities are devout. Respect both traditions.
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