Eritrea

Money & costs

Money

The unit of currency is the Nakfa (Nfa). There are currently no ATMs in Eritrea. US dollars (cash or travellers cheques) are the best currency to carry, followed a distant second by euros. Each transaction must be registered on your currency declaration form, which is handed out at your arrival at the airport.

Changing money on the black market still exists but is no longer widespread due to the heavy penalties incurred.

The larger hotels in the capital, some airlines and some travel agents accept credit cards but they usually charge an additional 5% to 7% commission.