UK FCDO updates travel advice for Eritrea
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) updated travel advice for Eritrea, adding information about military activity in the Red Sea area. FCDO advises against all travel to within 25km of all land borders. Due to high tensions between Eritrea and Ethiopia, the situation could change quickly in a crisis, including ability to travel. Practical support from the British government may be severely limited. Travelers should be prepared to arrange their own departure.
Impact and considerations
Increased military activity in the Red Sea area may affect flights and travel safety in the region; business travelers should monitor advice and prepare for contingencies.
Key points
- FCDO advises against all travel to within 25km of all land borders.
- New information about military activity in the Red Sea area.
- Tensions between Eritrea and Ethiopia could escalate quickly.
- UK consular support may be severely limited.
Sources and time
- Primary source
- UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
- Other sources
- 0
- First source publication
- 27 Jul 2026, 22:03
- Page published
- 12 Aug 2026, 14:17
- Last updated
- 27 Jul 2026, 22:03
- Original links
- FCDO Travel Advice：Eritrea travel advice (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 27 Jul 2026, 22:03