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Italy Embassy and Consulates in Eritrea
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Italy Embassy in Asmara, Eritrea
Street 171-1-171 N.11 Po Box 220 Asmara Eritrea
Phone: +291 1 120 160 and +291 1 120 213
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Italy may close on the following Eritrean and Italian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day | Sunday, May 24 | 3 weeks |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Republic Day | Tuesday, June 02 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Martyrs' Day | Saturday, June 20 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| The Feast of St. John (Florence, Genoa, Turin) | Wednesday, June 24 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| The Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul (Rome) | Monday, June 29 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 3 months, 1 week |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle | Tuesday, September 01 | 3 months, 4 weeks |
1. How many Italian Embassies/Consulates are there in Eritrea?
Italy currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Eritrea including and Asmara.
2 - Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Italy?
Eritrean citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Italy. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Italy in Eritrea for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Italian embassies in Eritrea?
The Italian representative offices in Eritrea will be closed in observance of the following Eritrean and Italian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Independence Day (ER) Sun, May 24, 2026 (3 weeks)
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Time in Italy vs Eritrea
Rome, Italy time is 1:00 hours behind Asmara, Eritrea
Asmara, Eritrea
03:54AMSaturday, May 02, 2026
Rome, Italy
02:54AMSaturday, May 02, 2026