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Eritrea: wat je moet weten voor vertrek

Het belangrijkste

  • Obtain a visa from an Eritrean embassy. Declare laptops, phones, cameras and other electronic items on arrival to avoid problems when leaving.
  • Use cash: cards are not accepted for everyday transactions. Exchange foreign currency through official Himbol facilities.

Inreis en visa

British citizen passport: Obtain a visa from an Eritrean embassy. Declare laptops, phones, cameras and other electronic items on arrival to avoid problems when leaving. Check the linked immigration guidance for other nationalities and purposes.

Geldigheid paspoort: At least 6 months after arrival; 2 consecutive blank pages.

Douane

  • Declare electronic items on arrival.

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Geld

Vooral contant geld. Kaarten worden zelden geaccepteerd.

Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens

  • Use cash: cards are not accepted for everyday transactions. Exchange foreign currency through official Himbol facilities.

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Regels en verboden

Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden

  • Declare electronic items at customs and retain the paperwork.

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Cultuur en kleding

Religie: Respect local religious traditions; ask before entering places of worship.

Kleding: Ask your hosts about appropriate clothing for community visits and religious sites.

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Klimaat

The Red Sea coast is hot desert; central highlands are cooler and wetter, with heaviest rain June–September.

Per maand
  • januari: Jan: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • februari: Feb: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • maart: Mar: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • april: Apr: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • mei: May: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • juni: Jun: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • juli: Jul: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • augustus: Aug: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • september: Sep: Main rainy-season window; check local forecasts.
  • oktober: Oct: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • november: Nov: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.
  • december: Dec: Outside the stated main rains; check local forecasts.

Beste seizoen: Choose dates for your route using local forecasts and road-condition advice.

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Wat mee te nemen

  • Copies of travel documents
  • An adapter compatible with your accommodation
  • Medicines with their prescription documents

Praktisch

Stopcontacten: Confirm socket type and supply voltage with your accommodation before packing.

Water: Use a safe drinking-water supply; ask locally before drinking tap water.

Verkeer: rechts rijden

Verzekering: Arrange insurance for your itinerary and planned activities, including medical evacuation where needed.

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Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.