Sweden
Eritrea
Swedish Consulate in Eritrea
1 consulate
Sweden is represented in Eritrea by 1 mission: a consulate in Asmara. Sweden requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Swedish consulates in Eritrea
Sweden also has a consulate in Asmara; its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
Sweden visa for Eritrean citizens
Eritrea
Sweden Visa required Sweden visa for citizens of Eritrea
Sweden
Eritrea Visa required Eritrea visa for citizens of Sweden
Eritrean citizens need a visa for Sweden, obtained before travel. Applicants in Eritrea turn to the consulate of Sweden in Asmara; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Eritrea’s missions in Sweden
Missions of Eritrea in Sweden (1)
In return, Eritrea has an embassy in Sweden, in Stockholm.
Good to know
Sweden in Eritrea
There is no embassy of Sweden in Eritrea on record, so Eritrea is probably covered by an embassy of Sweden in another country. Worldwide, Sweden has 220 missions in 109 countries; one of them is in Eritrea.
Travel to Eritrea for Swedish citizens
Swedish citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel. In Eritrea, Swedish citizens can turn to their consulate for passports and emergency help.
When the consulate of Sweden in Eritrea is closed
The consulate of Sweden 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 Sweden, such as Christmas Eve (Julafton) on Thursday 24 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does Sweden have consulates in Eritrea?
Yes, Sweden has a consulate in Asmara.
Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Sweden requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Eritrea requires Swedish citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Does Eritrea have an embassy in Sweden?
Yes, Eritrea has its embassy in Stockholm.