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Eritrea Embassy and Consulates in Australia
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Eritrea Embassy in Canberra, Australia
16 Bulwarra Close O'Malley Act 2606 Canberra Australia
Phone: +61-2-6290-1991; +61-2-6290-1993
Working hours: Open now (Close in 7 hours 14 minutes)
Eritrea Consulate General in Melbourne, Australia
Suite 8, Level 4/High Point Shopping Center, 120-200 Rosamond Road, Maribyrnong Vic 3032, Australia
Phone: +61 3 9318 3300
Working hours: Open now (Close in 7 hours 14 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Eritrea may close on the following Australian and Eritrean holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Yom Kippur | Monday, September 21 | 0 minutes |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 day, 17 hours |
| Friday before the AFL Grand Final | Friday, September 25 | 3 days, 17 hours |
| First day of Sukkot | Saturday, September 26 | 4 days, 17 hours |
| Meskel | Sunday, September 27 | 5 days, 17 hours |
| Queen's Birthday | Monday, September 28 | 6 days, 17 hours |
| Hoshana Rabbah | Friday, October 02 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Shemini Atzeret | Saturday, October 03 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, October 04 | 1 week, 5 days |
1. How many Eritrean Embassies/Consulates are there in Australia?
Eritrea currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Australia including Canberra and Melbourne.
2 - Do Australian citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
Australian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Eritrea. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Eritrea in Australia for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Eritrean embassies in Australia?
The Eritrean representative offices in Australia will be closed in observance of the following Australian and Eritrean holidays in 2026/2024:
- Yom Kippur (AU) Mon, Sep 21, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in Eritrea vs Australia
Asmara, Eritrea time is 7:00 hours behind Canberra, Australia
Canberra, Australia
09:46AMMonday, September 21, 2026
Asmara, Eritrea
02:46AMMonday, September 21, 2026