Permit for foreign nationals

Eritrea outside Maekel (Central) Region

Permit for foreign nationals · Eritrea

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In short

For visitors: permit required.

No boundary — routes will not see this zone
Checked against the act on 21 October 2026

Who may enter, and with what

Rules by group of people, as the source states them, with dates. We give no assessments of our own.

Foreign nationals — permit required. According to the UK FCDO, foreigners need a permit in advance to travel outside Zoba Maekel (Asmara region); tourists apply at the Ministry of Tourism on Harnet Avenue. Checkpoints check permits.Issued by: Ministry of Tourism (Harnet Avenue, Asmara) — tourists; Ministry of Trade and Industry — business visitors; Foreign Ministry — diplomats · Processing time: FCDO: several days, not always successfulExceptions: Within Asmara a separate permit is needed for some sites (e.g. the «tank graveyard»).
Original wording
Foreign nationals must apply in advance for a permit to travel outside Asmara's surrounding province, Zoba Maekel
FCDO (gov.uk) — not an Eritrean source · checked 21 October 2026

Legal basis

Questions

Permits and restricted zones — FAQ

Do you need a permit: Eritrea outside Maekel (Central) Region?

For visitors: permit required. According to the UK FCDO, foreigners need a permit in advance to travel outside Zoba Maekel (Asmara region); tourists apply at the Ministry of Tourism on Harnet Avenue. Checkpoints check permits.

Where do I get the permit?

Issued by: Ministry of Tourism (Harnet Avenue, Asmara) — tourists; Ministry of Trade and Industry — business visitors; Foreign Ministry — diplomats. The link to the official application page is in the rule above.

Will the planner see this zone on my route?

No: we have no boundary for this zone, so the planner cannot see it. Check your route against the rule above.

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