- Address
- House 51/53, 245 Hitseito Street, Tiravalo, Asmara
- Phone
- +291 1 152 517
- Head of mission
- P M P Modise
South Africa
Eritrea
South African Embassy in Eritrea
1 embassy
South Africa is represented in Eritrea by 1 mission: an embassy in Asmara. South Africa requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
South African Embassy in Asmara
At House 51/53, 245 Hitseito Street, Tiravalo, Asmara, the South African embassy represents South Africa towards Eritrea. The head of mission on record is P M P Modise. Its phone number is on its page.
South Africa visa for Eritrean citizens
EritreaSouth Africa Visa required South Africa visa for citizens of Eritrea
South AfricaEritrea Visa required Eritrea visa for citizens of South Africa
South Africa visa requirements for citizens of Eritrea
- Visitor's visa – holiday, business meetings, conferences (section 11)
- Transit visa
- Study, work and long-stay visas – brief
- Fee: ZAR 425
- 6 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa. In Eritrea, applications go to the South African embassy in Asmara, or to a visa centre working for South Africa.
Eritrea’s missions in South Africa
Missions of Eritrea in South Africa (1)
In return, Eritrea has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.
Good to know
South Africa in Eritrea
Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in Eritrea.
Travel to Eritrea for South African citizens
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Eritrea. In Eritrea, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the South African embassy in Eritrea is closed
The South African 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 South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the South African embassy in Eritrea?
The South African embassy is in Asmara, at House 51/53, 245 Hitseito Street, Tiravalo, Asmara.
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Eritrean citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Eritrea requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Does Eritrea have an embassy in South Africa?
Yes, Eritrea has its embassy in Pretoria.