EritreaItaly

Eritrean Embassy & Consulates in Italy

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate

Eritrea is represented in Italy by 2 missions: an embassy in Rome and a consulate in Milan. Italian citizens need a visa for Eritrea, obtained before travel.

Map: Eritrea’s 2 missions in Italy

Map: Eritrea’s 2 missions in Italy

Eritrean Embassy in Rome

At Via Boncompagni 16b, 00187 Roma, the Eritrean embassy represents Eritrea towards Italy. Its phone number is on its page.

Eritrean consulates in Italy

Eritrea also has a consulate in Milan; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.

Eritrea visa for Italian citizens

ItalyEritrea Visa required Eritrea visa for citizens of Italy

EritreaItaly Visa required Italy visa for citizens of Eritrea

Eritrea requires Italian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In Italy, applications go to the Eritrean embassy in Rome or the consulate in Milan, or to a visa centre working for Eritrea.

Italy’s missions in Eritrea

Missions of Italy in Eritrea (1)

In return, Italy has an embassy in Eritrea, in Asmara.

Good to know

Eritrea in Italy

Worldwide, Eritrea has 21 missions in 18 countries; 2 of them are in Italy.

Travel to Italy for Eritrean citizens

Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy. In Italy, Eritrean citizens can turn to the Eritrean embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Eritrean missions in Italy are closed

Eritrean missions in Italy close on Italy’s public holidays, the next being Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, Christmas Day (Natale) on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Santo Stefano) on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of Eritrea, such as New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Eritrean embassy in Italy?

The Eritrean embassy is in Rome, at Via Boncompagni 16b, 00187 Roma.

Does Eritrea have consulates in Italy?

Yes, Eritrea has a consulate in Milan.

Do Italian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?

Eritrea requires Italian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Italy?

Eritrean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.

Does Italy have an embassy in Eritrea?

Yes, Italy has its embassy in Asmara.