Moving to Eritrea from India

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from India to Eritrea — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from India to Eritrea. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Asmara averages 74°F vs 88°F in Delhi, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from India to Eritrea, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
103 ↓ 13% vs 2015

people born in India live in Eritrea · UN DESA

Who's moving to Eritrea?

Top countries of origin for Eritrea's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from India to Eritrea.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

IN
2.8
ER
14.6
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IN
15.4
ER
17.7

India performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

IN
$346
ER
$87
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IN
7.3
ER
0.7

India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

IN
83.0
ER
78.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IN
2.2t
ER
0.2t

Eritrea performs significantly better than India across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

IN
2.4
ER
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IN
66.5%
ER
11.2%

India generally does better on infrastructure, though Eritrea leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

IN
4.2%
ER
5.9%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IN
$9,200
ER
$1,600

India performs better than Eritrea across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

IN
67.2 yrs
ER
66.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IN
30.3
ER
41.5

India generally does better on family life, though Eritrea leads in literacy rate.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Delhi Rain: 28.2 in/yr (716 mm)
88° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Asmara Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
74° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Delhi Asmara
Jan–Mar 76°/52°F (25°/11°C) 75°/44°F (24°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 101°/78°F (38°/25°C) 77°/51°F (25°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 93°/79°F (34°/26°C) 72°/51°F (22°/10°C)
Oct–Dec 82°/56°F (28°/14°C) 71°/46°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Delhi Asmara
Jan 69°/46°F (20.8°/7.8°C) 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C)
Feb 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.3°C) 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C)
Mar 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.4°C) 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C)
Apr 97°/71°F (36.0°/21.5°C) 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C)
May 104°/79°F (39.8°/26.2°C) 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C)
Jun 103°/83°F (39.4°/28.3°C) 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C)
Jul 95°/81°F (35.2°/27.0°C) 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C)
Aug 92°/79°F (33.6°/26.2°C) 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C)
Sep 93°/76°F (34.0°/24.7°C) 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C)
Oct 91°/67°F (32.9°/19.4°C) 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C)
Nov 82°/55°F (28.0°/12.8°C) 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C)
Dec 73°/47°F (22.7°/8.4°C) 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C)

Data: India Meteorological Department India Meteorological Department, Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between India and Eritrea. To live, work, or study long-term in Eritrea, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Eritrea's immigration authority.

India passport

India passport holder visiting Eritrea

Visa Required
India passport holders need a visa to enter Eritrea.
Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting India

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Eritrea passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to India.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Eritrea?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Eritrea has 0.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Eritrea safe for expats?

India performs better than Eritrea across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Eritrea is 14.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.8 in India.

How is healthcare in Eritrea compared to India?

India generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Eritrea leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 0.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Eritrea, compared to 7.3 in India. Eritrea scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (India: 63).

What's the weather like in Eritrea compared to India?

The average high temperature in Asmara is 74°F, compared to 88°F in Delhi. Asmara receives around 20.9 in of rainfall per year, while Delhi gets 28.2 in.

What language do they speak in Eritrea?

The official languages in Eritrea are Arabic, English and Tigrinya. In India, the official languages are English, Hindi and Tamil.

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At a Glance

IN ER
Population 1,389,637,446 6,209,262
Currency Indian Rupee (₹) Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil Arabic, English, Tigrinya
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +91 +291
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112