Eritrea

• Language(s): Tigringa, Arabic, English, Italian
• Capital City: Asmara
• Local Time: GMT +3
• Currency: Nakfa (ERN)
• Notes: ERN: 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100
• Coins: ERN: 1, 5, 25, 50, 100
• Dialling Code: 291
• Electricity: 110/220V AC

Passport & Visa Info
The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate.

Passports
Required by all.

Passport Validity: Passports must be valid for at least 3 months beyond period of intended stay.

Visas
The following DO NOT require a visa:
1) Nationals of Eritrea

• Asmara International (ASM)

Eritrea is a poor, but developing east African country. Formerly a province of Ethiopia, Eritrea became an independent country on May 24, 1993, following a 30-year struggle that culminated in an overwhelming referendum vote for independence. Tourism facilities are very limited. The capital is Asmara.

Climate: Eritrea has 3 climate zones: the central plateau, coastal areas & the western low land. The highest temperatures in the central plateau are in May with 25°C. Temperatures can fall as low as freezing at night during Dec; large temperature differences occur between day & night. There are 2 rainy seasons, the short one is Mar-Apr & the main one from the end of June to the beginning of September with fog from Dec-Feb. In the coastal areas June & Aug have the highest temperatures (25°C-40°C) & even during the colder season temperatures rarely fall below 18°C.