Chinese Embassy in Asmara
Embassy 
China Asmara, Eritrea
- Address
- No.137 Ribda Street, Administration Tiravollo, Asmara, Eritrea
- Phone
- +291-1-155016
- Website
- er.china-embassy.gov.cn
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
The exact position is not on record yet: the map shows the town.
Head of mission: Li Xiang
Sources: Foreign ministry of China: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 25 October 2026
The Chinese embassy in Asmara stands at No.137 Ribda Street, Administration Tiravollo, Asmara, Eritrea, in Asmara, the capital of Eritrea. Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Eritrea
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New Year's Day
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Orthodox Christmas
Public holidays in China
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New Year's Day
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Chinese New Year (Spring Festival)
China visa for Eritrean citizens
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Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for China.
China’s other missions in Eritrea
The Chinese embassy in Asmara is the only mission of China in Eritrea on record. Eritrea in turn has an embassy in Beijing.
Good to know
About the Chinese embassy in Asmara
It appears in official lists as Embassy of China in Asmara. It is headed by Li Xiang, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: No.137 Ribda Street, Administration Tiravollo, Asmara, Eritrea. The record for the Chinese embassy in Asmara includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website. Its exact position is not recorded, so the map marks the town; use the street address.
Chinese citizens travelling to Eritrea
Eritrea requires Chinese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
When the Chinese embassy in Asmara is closed
Expect the Chinese embassy in Asmara to be shut on New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 and Orthodox Christmas on Thursday 7 January 2027, and often on New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, a holiday in China.
Before visiting the Chinese embassy in Asmara
Current procedures for the Chinese embassy in Asmara, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Chinese Embassy in Asmara?
The Chinese embassy in Asmara is at No.137 Ribda Street, Administration Tiravollo, Asmara, Eritrea.
When is the Chinese Embassy in Asmara closed?
The Chinese embassy in Asmara closes on Eritrea’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on the national day of China.
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for China?
Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.
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