Embassy of Eritrea in Addis Ababa

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If you are living or residing in Addis Ababa and planning a trip to Eritrea, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of Eritrea in Addis Ababa.

This information is for:

Ethiopian passport holders living in Addis Ababa
Eritrean passports traveling/working or living in Addis Ababa
Foreign passports currently residing in Addis Ababa

Embassy Information

Address:	24 Welega Sefer 251 Gps: 9.011589, 38.758224 P.O. Box 2571 Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Phone:	+251 11 551 2844 and +251 11 666 2360
Fax:	+251 11 551 4911
Email:	eritreanembassy.ethiopia@gmail.com
Website:
Office hours:	Monday - Friday: By appointment
Current time in Addis Ababa	13:29 PM Wednesday, January 21 2026-01-21 (GMT +0300)
Current time in Asmara (Eritrea)	13:29 PM Wednesday, January 21 2026-01-21 (GMT +0300)

The following services may be available at the Embassy:

Issuance/renewal of passports
Document notarization
Issuing visas to Eritrea
Offering assistance in case of emergencies for Eritrean citizens

Fast Facts:

Distance: The distance between Addis Ababa and Asmara is 689.66 km (428.53 miles). The average travel time is 1 hours 26 minutes.
Time difference: Addis Ababa is is same date and time Asmara. When the time is 13:29 on January, Wednesday 21 in Addis Ababa, it is 13:29 on January, Wednesday 21 in Asmara

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of Eritrea in Addis Ababa.

Distance from city center 5.25 km ( 3.26 miles)

Nearest airport Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)

Distance to airport 4.20 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Wednesday (Today, January 21, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 14:00	Close in 31 minutes
Thursday (January 22, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 14:00
Friday (January 23, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 14:00
Saturday (January 24, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (January 25, 2026)		Closed
Monday (January 26, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 14:00
Tuesday (January 27, 2026)	09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 14:00

Upcoming holidays:

Adwa Victory Day: March 2, 2026 (Next 1 month, 1 week)

Embassy of Eritrea in Addis Ababa FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of Eritrea located?

It is located at 24 Welega Sefer 251 Gps: 9.011589, 38.758224 P.O. Box 2571 Addis Ababa Ethiopia. Coordinates: (38.7577605, 8.9806034).

2. How do I contact the Eritrea Embassy in Addis Ababa?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: +251 11 551 2844 and +251 11 666 2360. The working hours are from Monday - Friday: By appointment except official holidays in Eritrea and Ethiopia.