Massawa: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

Massawa or Mitsiwa is a port city in the Northern Red Sea region of Eritrea, located on the Red Sea at the northern end of the Gulf of Zula beside the Dahlak Archipelago.

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Now in the cityMassawa+36°CPartly cloudy · sunset 06:22 PMupdated 12:33 PM

EntryPick a passportThe answer depends on the passport.

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Safety · official adviceour data as of Sep 15, 2026

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Avoid parts of the countryPart of the country is off limits entirely.

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New information about military activity in the Red Sea area (‘Regional risks’ page).

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice

US State DepartmentLevel 2Watch your surroundings and belongings more closely than usual.

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Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed. Exercise increased caution in Eritrea due to travel restrictions, limited consular assistance, landmines, and wrongful detentions. Country Summary: The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Eritrea, as U.S. government employees must obtain special authorization to travel outside of Asmara. U.S.

Source: US Department of State Travel Advisory

Source: UK FCDO Foreign Travel Advice · US Department of State Travel Advisory

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Massawa: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

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