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Chinese Embassy in Eritrea

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In Eritrea, China has an embassy in Asmara. Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to China.

Chinese Embassy in Asmara

Embassy of China in Asmara

Embassy · Asmara

Address: No.137 Ribda Street, Administration Tiravollo, Asmara, Eritrea
Phone: +291-1-155016
Website: er.china-embassy.gov.cn
Head of mission: Li Xiang

At No.137 Ribda Street, Administration Tiravollo, Asmara, Eritrea, the Chinese embassy represents China towards Eritrea. The head of mission on record is Li Xiang. Its phone number and website are on its page.

China visa for Eritrean citizens

EritreaChina Visa required China visa for citizens of Eritrea

ChinaEritrea Visa required Eritrea visa for citizens of China

China visa requirements for citizens of Eritrea

L visa (tourism)
M visa (commerce and trade) / F visa (exchanges and visits)
G visa (transit) and visa-free transit
X1 / X2 visa (study)
Fee: TRY 1,225
12 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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China requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applicants in Eritrea turn to the Chinese embassy in Asmara; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Eritrea’s missions in China

Missions of Eritrea in China (1)

In return, Eritrea has an embassy in China, in Beijing.

Good to know

China in Eritrea

Worldwide, China has 328 missions in 182 countries; one of them is in Eritrea.

Travel to Eritrea for Chinese citizens

Chinese citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel. In Eritrea, Chinese citizens can turn to the Chinese embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Chinese embassy in Eritrea is closed

The Chinese embassy 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 China, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.