COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Eritrea (10 December Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• No with exceptions

• Anyone wanting to enter and exit Eritrea will need to obtain approval. All borders are closed.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• No with exceptions

• Anyone wanting to enter and exit Eritrea will need to obtain approval. All borders are closed.

Is transit allowed through the country?

• No

• All airports are closed.

Is a test required on arrival?

• No

• Anyone arriving in Eritrea will be subject to health screening on arrival, however, a COVID-19 test result is not necessarily mandatory upon arrival.

Is a test certificate allowed?

• Yes

• Test certificates issued in other countries are accepted.

Is a test certificate required on arrival?

• Yes

• Anyone permitted to enter must have a negative test certificate issued within the last 72-hours prior to arrival.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes

• Anyone arriving in Eritrea is subject to a 14-day quarantine on arrival.

Airline restrictions

• Total

• Asmara International Airport is currently closed.

• All international flights, including humanitarian flights, are suspended (except in emergency cases) until further notice.

• Charter flights are being allowed occasionally.

Border restrictions

• Total

• All borders remain closed.

• Visas already issued have been suspended.

• Anyone wanting to enter and exit Eritrea will need to obtain approval.

• Anyone arriving from China must report their previous travel history.

Curfew restrictions

• Significant

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

Social distancing restrictions

• Significant

• Public gatherings of more than ten people are prohibited.

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

Internal travel restrictions

• Significant

• Masks are required.

• Public transportation is suspended until further notice. Private vehicles are also prohibited except for emergency services with a valid permit obtained from the authorities.

• Anyone wishing to travel outside their village, town, or city of residence will need to get approval. Checkpoints have been installed at all the entry ports.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• Shops and business establishments are allowed to open.

• Essential services, such as banks, grocery stores, and pharmacies are open.

• Businesses that are allowed to reopen must be closed by 20:00 (local time).

Accommodations open?

• No

• Most hotels remain closed.

Restaurants open?

• No

• Restaurants remain closed.

Bars and cafes open?

• No

• Bars remain closed.

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• No

• Airports and borders are closed.

Places of worship open?

• No

• Religious place remain closed until further notice.

Events allowed?

• No

• Sports events and festivals are prohibited.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Wearing of face masks is mandatory for all service providers.

Other

• Some schools and educational institutions are allowed to reopen.

• Trading is banned during the lockdown.

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The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.