(4 December 2021)  Location: Eritrea, countrywide Event:  On December 6, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will implement a one-day COVID-19 testing requirement for travelers over age two coming to the United States.  Regardless of vaccination status or nationality, any individual coming to the United States must show a negative pre-departure COVID-19 viral test taken the day before they board their flight …

Location: Eritrea Event: Security Alert In light of the recent security developments in Ethiopia, the Embassy reminds all citizens to exercise caution while moving about the country, especially in areas near the Eritrean-Ethiopian border.  Practice good personal security practices, report anything suspicious to local police, and follow any safety instructions issued by Eritrean authorities. There …

Location: Worldwide: Event: On October 25, President Biden announced the United States will adopt a global air travel policy.  This policy prioritizes public health, protecting U.S. citizens and residents as well as those who come to visit us.  Effective November 8 all non-citizen, nonimmigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, or traveling to …

Date: June 23, 2021 Location:  Eritrea   Event:  The number of COVID-19 cases reported by the Eritrean government has risen significantly in recent weeks.  Please visit our  COVID Information Page  for up-to-date information about local social distancing guidelines and current COVID conditions in Eritrea.   The U.S Embassy urges those in country to adhere to  local guidelines , follow  CDC recommendations , and avoid …

Location:  Asmara Event:  U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly to the United States until December 31, 2021. You qualify for this …

January 15, 2020 Location:  Worldwide – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director has signed an order requiring all airline passengers traveling to the United States, including U.S. citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs), to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 viral test or recovery from COVID-19. Event:  Effective January 26, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older must provide either a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within three …

Location:  Eritrea  Event:  The U.S. Embassy continues to monitor the rapidly changing conditions due to COVID-19 in Eritrea and in other locations worldwide.  The most current information regarding the impact of COVID-19 may be found at our  COVID Information Page .  Following a recent increase in COVID-positive cases in Asmara among persons without a history of recent travel …

December 29, 2020 Health Alert – Reissued COVID-19 Guidelines Location:  Eritrea  Event:  The U.S. Embassy continues to monitor the rapidly changing conditions due to COVID-19 in Eritrea and in other locations worldwide.  The most current information regarding the impact of COVID-19 may be found at our COVID Information Page .  Following a recent increase in COVID-positive cases in …

Security Alert – U.S. Embassy Asmara, Eritrea Message:  At about 10:13pm on November 28 there were six explosions in Asmara.  The Embassy again advises all U.S. Citizens in Eritrea to continue to exercise caution, remain in their homes (when not at work), conduct only essential travel, and to remain situationally aware of the ongoing conflict in the Tigray …

Location: Asmara, Eritrea Message:  At 8:24pm on November 27, a loud noise, possibly an explosion, was heard in Asmara, likely emanating from outside the city.  This follows a series of fainter noises heard in Asmara near midnight on November 26.  The Embassy advises all U.S. Citizens in Eritrea to continue to exercise caution, remain in their homes …

Location: Asmara, Eritrea Message:  The Embassy has updated information that stay at home orders were not issued by Eritrean government officials.  The Embassy is unaware of any curfews being imposed in Asmara.  The Embassy continues to advise U.S. citizens in Eritrea to remain vigilant and situationally aware of the ongoing conflict in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia. …

On November 4, we received reports of military activity and gunfire in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia.  Please use caution when traveling near the Tigray portion of the Eritrea-Ethiopia border, monitor local media for breaking events, and check  https://et.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-and-travel-information/  for the latest information on this situation. Assistance: U.S. Embassy Asmara, Eritrea +291-112-004  ConsularAsmara@state.gov   https://er.usembassy.gov/ State Department – Consular Affairs: 888-407-4747 or …

Resumption of U.S. Citizen Services by Appointment Only Starting Monday, November 2, the U.S. Embassy will resume providing services to U.S. Citizens and Legal Permanent Residents on an appointment-only basis.  Please note, following the resumption of normal services non-emergency walk-in appointments will not be allowed, and all visitors will be required to wear a mask. …

Health Alert, June 17, 2020 The Eritrean Ministry of Health has confirmed 121 cases of COVID-19, of which 39 have recovered and 70 continue to receive treatment. Restrictions are in place throughout the country to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Government offices have suspended many routine services. Non-essential businesses are closed; essential businesses close at …

Location:  Eritrea Event: The Eritrean High Level Task Force on COVID-19 has confirmed eighteen cases of COVID-19. On April 1, the Eritrean High Level Task Force on COVID-19 released new guidelines regarding fighting COVID-19 in Eritrea.  The language of this announcement is available on the Eritrean government website shabait.com Guidelines from the High Level Task Force on COVID-19  . The government of Eritrea has implemented measures to limit the spread of …

Location:  Eritrea Event: The Eritrean Ministry of Health has confirmed fifteen cases of COVID-19. On March 30, the Eritrean Ministry of Health released a new Public Announcement regarding COVID-19 in Eritrea.  The language of this announcement is available on the Eritrean government website shabait.com Ministry of Health: Public Announcement No.6 . The government of Eritrea has implemented measures to limit the spread …

Location:  Asmara Event:  There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China.  The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 100,000 reported cases worldwide. On March 11, the Eritrean Ministry of Health released a Public Announcement regarding the potential for COVID-19 in Eritrea.  The language of …

Last updated:   05/09/2022 ***  Effective December 6, 2021, all airline passengers to the United States ages two years and older, regardless of vaccination status or citizenship, must provide a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within one calendar day of travel.  Alternatively, travelers to the United States may provide documentation from a licensed health care provider of having recovered …

Consular Information Session for American Citizens: Applying for CRBA (Consular Report of Birth Abroad), Explanation on how to prepare your Physical Presence   TUESDAY, April 2 2:00-4:00PM At the American Center Everything you need to know about applying for CRBA (Consular Report of Birth Abroad) Applications and detailed steps will be available   You do …

​ ​ Register to Vote in U.S. Elections    American citizens outside the U.S. are eligible to vote in all elections. We have voter registration cards, brochures and can mail the registration cards to the U.S. on your behalf. Please bring it to U.S. Embassy Asmara before October 15, 2018. American citizens can also register …