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British Embassy in Eritrea

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In Eritrea, the United Kingdom has an embassy in Asmara. The United Kingdom requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

British Embassy in Asmara

Embassy of the United Kingdom in Asmara

Embassy · Asmara

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Website: gov.uk
Head of mission: David McIlroy

The British embassy is in Asmara, the capital of Eritrea. The head of mission on record is David McIlroy. Its website is linked on its page.

United Kingdom visa for Eritrean citizens

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United Kingdom visa requirements for citizens of Eritrea

Standard Visitor visa (up to 6 months)
Visitor in Transit visa (landside)
Student and work routes (brief)
Fee: £135
5 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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The United Kingdom requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In Eritrea, applications go to the British embassy in Asmara, or to a visa centre working for the United Kingdom.

Eritrea’s missions in the United Kingdom

Missions of Eritrea in the United Kingdom (1)

In return, Eritrea has an embassy in the United Kingdom, in London.

Good to know

The United Kingdom in Eritrea

Worldwide, the United Kingdom has 280 missions in 168 countries; one of them is in Eritrea.

Travel to Eritrea for British citizens

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

When the British embassy in Eritrea is closed

The British 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 the United Kingdom, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.