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Russian Embassy in Eritrea

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

Russian Embassy in Asmara

Embassy of Russia in Asmara

Embassy · Asmara

Address: 21 Zobel Street, Asmara
Phone: +291(1) 12-71-72
Website: eritrea.mid.ru
Head of mission: Петренко Олег Владимирович

The Russian embassy is in Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, at 21 Zobel Street, Asmara. The head of mission on record is Петренко Олег Владимирович. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Russia visa for Eritrean citizens

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Russia visa requirements for citizens of Eritrea

Unified electronic visa (e-visa)
Regular tourist visa
Private, business, study and work visas (invitation-based)
11 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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

Eritrea’s missions in Russia

Eritrea has no mission in Russia on record; Eritrean citizens there would be served by an embassy accredited from another country.

Good to know

Russia in Eritrea

Worldwide, Russia has 301 missions in 155 countries; one of them is in Eritrea.

Travel to Eritrea for Russian citizens

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

When the Russian embassy in Eritrea is closed

The Russian 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 Russia, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.