Embassies and consulates in Asmara
- 25 missions
- 24 countries
- most embassies are here
Embassies and consulates in Asmara
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Embassy of China in AsmaraNo.137 Ribda Street, Administration Tiravollo, Asmara, Eritrea
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Embassy of Egypt in Asmara5.Marsa Fatma Street, Asmara
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Embassy of France in AsmaraWarsay street, Saba Building, 8ème étage, Asmara
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Embassy of India in AsmaraCity Centre Stree 173-5, House no. 6, Asmara, Eritrea
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Embassy of Russia in Asmara21 Zobel Street, Asmara
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Embassy of Saudi Arabia in AsmaraSymbol Area - Ras Demaira Street -Street no.748, Asmara
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Embassy of South Africa in AsmaraHouse 51/53, 245 Hitseito Street, Tiravalo, Asmara
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Embassy of the United Kingdom in Asmara Today 09:00–12:30 -
Embassy of the United States in AsmaraAlaa Street 179, Asmara
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Embassy of Yemen in AsmaraHday Street شارع هدي, أسمرة
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Honorary Consulate of Canada in AsmaraAbeneh Street 745, House No. 152/154, Tiravolo, Asmara
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Honorary Consulate of Poland in AsmaraTiravolo, Erytrea, 1A746 Asmara
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Missions of 24 countries are based in Asmara, 25 in all (19 embassies, 3 consulates, 2 honorary consulates and 1 other office). As the capital of Eritrea, Asmara is where the embassies are.
Public holidays in Asmara
Public holidays in Eritrea
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New Year's Day
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Orthodox Christmas
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Orthodox Epiphany
The missions in Asmara close on Eritrea’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, Orthodox Christmas on Thursday 7 January 2027 and Orthodox Epiphany on Tuesday 19 January 2027.
Good to know
Foreign missions in Asmara
Asmara hosts missions of the United States, China, Germany, Djibouti, Egypt, France, the United Kingdom and Israel, among 24 countries. Of Eritrea’s neighbours, Sudan and Djibouti are represented in Asmara.
Types of mission in Asmara
By type, Asmara has 19 embassies, 3 consulates, 2 honorary consulates and 1 other office. Of these, the 2 honorary consulates in Asmara offer limited help: honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.
Opening hours in Asmara
Opening hours are on record for 4 of the 25 missions in Asmara. The earliest opens at 07:30 and the latest closes at 16:45. None of them lists Saturday opening.
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in Asmara?
There are 25 foreign missions on record in Asmara: 19 embassies, 3 consulates, 2 honorary consulates and 1 other office.
Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Asmara?
Missions from 24 countries are based in Asmara, among them the United States, China, Germany, Djibouti and Egypt.
Are embassies in Asmara open on Saturday?
Not normally: none of the 4 missions in Asmara with known hours lists Saturday opening.
When are the missions in Asmara closed?
The missions in Asmara close on Eritrea’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and on each mission’s own national day.