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German Embassy in Eritrea

1 embassy

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

German Embassy in Asmara

Embassy of Germany in Asmara

Embassy · Asmara

Today 07:30–13:30

Address: شارع وراسى, أسمرة
Phone: +291 1 186670
Website: asmara.diplo.de
Head of mission: Toralf Pilz, Chargé d’affaires

Germany has its embassy in Asmara, the capital; the address on record is شارع وراسى, أسمرة. The head of mission on record is Toralf Pilz, Chargé d’affaires. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Germany visa for Eritrean citizens

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Germany visa requirements for citizens of Eritrea

Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
Schengen visa (type C) – visiting friends or family in Germany
National visa (type D) – study, work, family reunification
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
Fee: €90
22 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Eritrean citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel. Applicants in Eritrea turn to the German embassy in Asmara; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Eritrea’s missions in Germany

Missions of Eritrea in Germany (2)

In return, Eritrea has 2 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.

Good to know

Germany in Eritrea

Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; one of them is in Eritrea.

Travel to Eritrea for German citizens

Eritrea requires German citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In Eritrea, German citizens can turn to the German embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the German embassy in Eritrea is closed

The German 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 Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.