U.S. travel advisory: Eritrea - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Exercise increased caution in Eritrea due to travel restrictions , limited consular assistance , landmines , and wrongful detentions. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Eritrea, as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel outside of Asmara. U.S. citizens visiting or residing in Eritrea, including dual U.S.-Eritrean nationals, have been arrested and detained without charge or on false charges. The Department has determined that the risk of wrongful detention of U.S. nationals by the Eritrean government exists. E