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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 41 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 41 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Birthday | Monday, June 15 | 2 days, 17 hours |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 4 days, 17 hours |
| Martyrs' Day | Saturday, June 20 | 1 week |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 1 week, 1 day |
| First Day of NAIDOC Week | Sunday, July 05 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Tisha B'Av | Thursday, July 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Northern Territory Picnic Day | Monday, August 03 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Royal National Agricultural Show Day Queensland | Wednesday, August 12 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 2 months |
| Hari Maulad Nabi | Wednesday, August 26 | 2 months, 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 2026/2024:
- Queen's Birthday (AU) Mon, Jun 15, 2026 (2 days, 14 hours)
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Time in Eritrea vs Australia
Asmara, Eritrea time is 7:00 hours behind Canberra, Australia
Canberra, Australia
09:19AMFriday, June 12, 2026
Asmara, Eritrea
02:19AMFriday, June 12, 2026