Risk information

Ethiopia

Due to the security situation, ERV's risk analysts and the Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs are advising against all travel to and through the borders (10 kilometers) to Ethiopia, Somalia (including Somaliland), Kenya and Sudan.

The Swedish Ministry of Foreign Affairs also advise against all travel to Somali Region in Ethiopia, and to the northern Danakli area/Afar region and Gambella.

ERV's risk analysts also advise against travelling to Djibouti and the Danakli desert.

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
Gambella Not valid No insurance is available for travellers to the area. Valid You are covered by your usual insurance policy.
Northern Afar region Not valid No insurance is available for travellers to the area. Valid You are covered by your usual insurance policy.
Somali Region Not valid No insurance is available for travellers to the area. Valid You are covered by your usual insurance policy.
Border to Ertitrea and Somalia (including Somaliland) and border areas to Kenya and Sudan Not valid No insurance is available for travellers to the area. Valid You are covered by your usual insurance policy.