German Embassy in Asmara
Embassy 
Germany Asmara, Eritrea
- Address
- شارع وراسى, أسمرة
- Phone
- +291 1 186670
- info@asmara.diplo.de
- Website
- asmara.diplo.de
- Fax
- +49 30 1817 67 178
Head of mission: Toralf Pilz, Chargé d’affaires
Sources: OpenStreetMap · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Record last updated on 27 January 2026
At شارع وراسى, أسمرة, the German embassy in Asmara represents Germany towards Eritrea. Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:45, closing earlier on Fridays.
Opening hours of the German embassy in Asmara
| Monday | 07:30–16:45 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:30–16:45 |
| Wednesday | 07:30–16:45 |
| Thursday | 07:30–16:45 |
| Friday | 07:30–13:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Besucherverkehr: Mo. - Fr. 9.00 - 12.00 Uhr oder nach Vereinbarung. Konsularabteilung: Montag, Mittwoch und Freitag 09:30h bis 12:00h ausschließlich
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Eritrea
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New Year's Day
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Orthodox Christmas
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The German embassy in Asmara is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:45, closing earlier on Fridays. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).
Germany visa for Eritrean citizens
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Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany. Whether the German embassy in Asmara takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.
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Germany’s other missions in Eritrea
The German embassy in Asmara is the only mission of Germany in Eritrea on record. Eritrea in turn has 2 missions in Germany, its embassy being in Berlin.
Good to know
About the German embassy in Asmara
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Germany in Asmara. The head of mission on record is Toralf Pilz, Chargé d’affaires.
Address and contact
Address: شارع وراسى, أسمرة. The record for the German embassy in Asmara includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
German citizens travelling to Eritrea
German citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea.
When the German embassy in Asmara is closed
Expect the German 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 Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in Germany.
Before visiting the German embassy in Asmara
Current procedures for the German embassy in Asmara, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the German embassy in Asmara
Within 1 km of the German embassy in Asmara there are 5 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the German Embassy in Asmara?
The German embassy in Asmara is at شارع وراسى, أسمرة.
What are the opening hours of the German Embassy in Asmara?
The German embassy in Asmara is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:45, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the German Embassy in Asmara open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the German embassy in Asmara do not include Saturday.
When is the German Embassy in Asmara closed?
The German 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 Germany.
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Germany?
Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
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