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Eritrea is open to leisure tourists in principle, but travel is highly controlled and logistically difficult. Current border tensions, permit restrictions outside Asmara, and cash-only conditions make it a high-friction destination rather than a normal holiday spot.
renewed Eritrea–Ethiopia / Tigray conflict riskborder closures with Ethiopia, Djibouti, and Sudanpermit required outside Asmara for foreignerscash-only travel: no ATMs, cards generally not acceptedlimited consular support and reports of detention risk
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