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French Embassy in Eritrea

1 embassy

France is represented in Eritrea by 1 mission: an embassy in Asmara. Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.

French Embassy in Asmara

Embassy of France in Asmara

Embassy · Asmara

Address: Warsay street, Saba Building, 8ème étage, Asmara
Phone: +33 3 59 39 70 03
Website: er.ambafrance.org

At Warsay street, Saba Building, 8ème étage, Asmara, the French embassy represents France towards Eritrea. Its phone number and website are on its page.

France visa for Eritrean citizens

EritreaFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Eritrea

FranceEritrea Visa required Eritrea visa for citizens of France

France visa requirements for citizens of Eritrea

Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
Fee: €90
13 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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France requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In Eritrea, applications go to the French embassy in Asmara, or to a visa centre working for France.

Eritrea’s missions in France

Missions of Eritrea in France (1)

In return, Eritrea has an embassy in France, in Paris.

Good to know

France in Eritrea

Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; one of them is in Eritrea.

Travel to Eritrea for French citizens

French citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea. In Eritrea, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the French embassy in Eritrea is closed

The French 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 France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.