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Canadian Honorary Consulate in Eritrea

1 honorary consulate

Canada is represented in Eritrea by 1 mission: an honorary consulate in Asmara. Eritrean citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.

Canadian honorary consulates in Eritrea

Canada has an honorary consulate in Asmara; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.

Canada visa for Eritrean citizens

EritreaCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of Eritrea

CanadaEritrea Visa required Eritrea visa for citizens of Canada

Canada visa requirements for citizens of Eritrea

  • Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
  • Transit visa
  • Study and work permits (brief)
  • Fee: CA$100
  • 4 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Eritrean citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel. Canada has no embassy or career consulate in Eritrea, and its honorary consulates normally do not issue visas; applications go to a mission of Canada accredited to Eritrea from another country.

Eritrea’s missions in Canada

Missions of Eritrea in Canada (1)

In return, Eritrea has 1 mission in Canada, but no embassy there on record.

Good to know

Canada in Eritrea

There is no embassy of Canada in Eritrea on record, so Eritrea is probably covered by an embassy of Canada in another country. Worldwide, Canada has 263 missions in 155 countries; one of them is in Eritrea.

Travel to Eritrea for Canadian citizens

Canadian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea. In Eritrea, Canadian citizens can turn to the honorary consul for first help in an emergency.

When the honorary consulate of Canada in Eritrea is closed

The honorary consulate of Canada in Eritrea closes 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, and usually on some holidays of Canada, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Does Canada have consulates in Eritrea?

No career consulate is on record, but Canada has an honorary consulate in Asmara.

Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Canada?

Eritrean citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?

Canadian citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.

Does Eritrea have an embassy in Canada?

Not on record: Eritrea has 1 mission in Canada, but no embassy.