- Phone
- +291 1 120160
- Website
- ambasmara.esteri.it
- Head of mission
- Di Riso Alfonso
Italy
Eritrea
Italian Embassy in Eritrea
1 embassy
In Eritrea, Italy has an embassy in Asmara. Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
Italian Embassy in Asmara
In Asmara, the Italian embassy represents Italy towards Eritrea. The head of mission on record is Di Riso Alfonso. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Italy visa for Eritrean citizens
EritreaItaly Visa required Italy visa for citizens of Eritrea
ItalyEritrea Visa required Eritrea visa for citizens of Italy
Italy visa requirements for citizens of Eritrea
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism, and tourism to visit family or friends
- National visa (type D) – study, work, family, elective residence, digital nomads
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 21 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Eritrean citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel. From Eritrea, the application is made at the Italian embassy in Asmara or through a visa centre appointed by Italy.
Eritrea’s missions in Italy
Missions of Eritrea in Italy (2)
In return, Eritrea has 2 missions in Italy, including its embassy in Rome.
Good to know
Italy in Eritrea
Worldwide, Italy has 580 missions in 172 countries; one of them is in Eritrea.
Travel to Eritrea for Italian citizens
Eritrea requires Italian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In Eritrea, Italian citizens can turn to the Italian embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the Italian embassy in Eritrea is closed
The Italian 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 Italy, such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Italian embassy in Eritrea?
The Italian embassy is in Asmara.
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Italy?
Eritrean citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Italian citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.
Does Eritrea have an embassy in Italy?
Yes, Eritrea has its embassy in Rome, along with 1 other mission in Italy.