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Eritrea and Sudan

Posted by David Langan on August 5, 2011 at 5:07am

Hi All , I am off to Sudan and Eritrea in September 2011..

 

So happy to help with any red tape issues or general questions. 

 

I used my points on Lufthansa to fly to Asmara. 

 

Got visa in London for Eritrea but took 3 weeks as needed to be referred to Asmara. 

Cost £25. 

 

Sudan visa required a interview at the Embassy in London. They took copy of my passport and Hotel booking and Invitation. I was at the Embassy 4 months before I was going. The interview went something like:

 

Hi Mr Langan, you from Ireland, Dublin yes? .. Yes

How is the weather ?  Raining today when I left..

How is the weather tomorrow,, I believe it will rain.. 

And the next day,, I believe the same.. Why do you ask? 

Oh, I am going to Dublin myself tonight and wondered how the weather is?

 

Ok visa approved.. You can get two months before you travel, Visa will be issued same day.. 

 

David 

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  • Elliot Koch February 28, 2015 at 12:02pm

    that is very odd to learn that you are not permitted outside the capital  of Asmara I went by private car to the Red Sea town that is somewhat of a resort to that country driving over the mountains and a baboon chased my car.

     I spent the day and no one questioned me about my presence..   in fact at the hotel I met a man from England  who was writing a report on the country as he worked for a travel agency he told me all about the places he visisted. Lots of Bird watching is all I can recall from that convo!   

  • Jo Ann Schwartz December 9, 2014 at 12:15pm

    For a trip in 2013 to Sudan I was able to get a visa on arrival - though it was all prearranged and I had to have proof of the waiting visa before boarding the flight to Khartoum. Going through Raidan Travel, a Sudanese travel agency, they took care of all the arrangements and also the follow-up travel and photo permits after I arrived. Very easy.

  • David Langan March 28, 2013 at 10:32am

    I was there two years ago. It has not changed. The only rule changed is that it takes 7 days to get a permit to travel outside Asmara. I have been all over Africa. It was by far the safest place I was in. You can see no army or police as they are all plane clothes.They are all very honest. Great Italian food.  Trust me when you go , you will be amazed.. Send me a email. langandavid@gmail.com

    I have a link to photos from that trip I will send you. 

    I also have a postcard blog. It is not up to date as I only started in two weeks ago. 

    www.postcardsandtravel.blogspot.ie

    David 

  • Rick Tower March 27, 2013 at 3:33pm

    Hi Dave,

    How current is your information?

    Rick

  • David Langan March 25, 2013 at 12:43pm
    Hi Rick Asmara is very safe. No problems a beautiful city. You are not permitted outside Asmara.
  • Rick Tower March 25, 2013 at 8:09am

    David,

    Do you have any current info on Eritrea?  I read there was a possible coup attempt in January that didn't amout to much but left a lot of civilan discontent unresolved.  Anyone know if its safe to travel there?

     

    Rick Tower

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