Risk information

Eritrea

Due to the security situation, Swedish Foreign Ministry and ERVs risk analyst advise against travel to the Eritrean border areas with Ethiopia and Djibouti, within 20 kilometers of the border.

ERV's risk analysts also regard the border to Sudan as a risk area.

Remember that your insurance may have limits when you're travelling in risk areas. Please see the table below for more information.

Risk area

Risk area Leisure travel Insurance Corporate travel Insurance
Border area (20 km) with Ethiopia and Djibouti Not valid No insurance is available for travellers to the area. Valid You are covered by your usual insurance policy.
Border to Sudan Notify trip Insurance cover is available, but you will be charged an additional risk premium. Notify us of your travel plans here. Valid You are covered by your usual insurance policy.