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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 5 hours 4 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 5 hours 4 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Eritrea may close on the following Australian and Eritrean holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 0 minutes |
| New Year | Thursday, January 01 | 16 hours, 3 minutes |
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 5 days, 16 hours |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 6 days, 16 hours |
| Orthodox New Year | Wednesday, January 14 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Timket | Monday, January 19 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Australia Day | Monday, January 26 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) | Monday, February 02 | 1 month |
| Royal Hobart Regatta | Monday, February 09 | 1 month, 1 week |
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 2025/2024:
- New Year's Eve (AU) Wed, Dec 31, 2025 (0 minutes)
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Time in Eritrea vs Australia
Asmara, Eritrea time is 8:00 hours behind Canberra, Australia
Canberra, Australia
11:56AMWednesday, December 31, 2025
Asmara, Eritrea
03:56AMWednesday, December 31, 2025