Eritrea - Restrictions

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  • There are restricted ports and areas and these should be confirmed with the authorities when clearing into Eritrea. For example, Harmil is a military outpost and should not be visited by yachts.
  • The Dhalak Islands are currently out of bounds (more details at Massawa clearance).
  • It is recommended not to venture too close to the coast where there are military installations.
  • Photographing government buildings and military installations is not allowed.
  • A travel permit is required to visit Asmara. See Massawa Clearance for full details.
  • LGBTI Travelers: Consensual same-sex sexual activity is punishable by incarceration of ten days to three years. Antidiscrimination laws relating to LGBTQI+ persons do not exist. There are no known LGBTQI+ organizations in the country. Hotels do not allow two females or two males to share one room unless it has separate beds.

Last updated:  September 2019

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  1. March 1, 2022 at 7:05 AM
    mascia-poma says:

    Dear Sirs, we are a Motor yacht 72m and we will like to star a cruiser in Dhalak Islands on the 14th of March. Xan you please let me know how I can apply for the permit? Thank you.

  2. February 25, 2022 at 6:12 AM
    wil97709 says:

    Correction/Errata: Assab is in the south, Massawa in the north…Schooner Seawanhaka

  3. March 22, 2020 at 6:15 PM
    sallyavery says:

    Can anyone advise how to get fuel at Massawa at present please?

  4. March 15, 2016 at 9:45 PM
    Data Entry5 says:

    From http://socotra.info/ – February 2016
    Another sailing boat had problems with the Eritrean authorities. The yacht was kept in the port of Massawa for over a month аfter an emergency stop near the Eritrean coast.

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