Eritrea Travel & Emergency Guide

Emergency Numbers in Eritrea

Key Travel Facts

Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Eritrea

Toll & Vignette: No road tolls. Official Travel Permit required for all journeys outside Asmara.

Tipping & Etiquette

Recommendation: 10 percent standard in restaurants and historic cafés in Asmara. Waitstaff in historic Art Deco espresso bars appreciate cash tips in Nakfa.

• DO Savor the authentic Italian espresso culture in Asmara's 1930s heritage cafés.
• DO Always obtain official Travel Permits before journeying outside Asmara.
• DON'T Never travel outside the capital zone without an official Travel Permit.
• DON'T Never photograph military checkpoints or government personnel.

Power Sockets & Tap Water

Plug Type & Electricity: Type C & L (230V, 50Hz – Europlugs and Italian 3-pin Type L standard).

Tap Water: Tap water is not drinkable. Drink only factory-sealed bottled water.

Insider Tip: The historic steam railway descending dramatically from highland Asmara to the Red Sea port of Massawa is an unforgettable journey.