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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 (Open in 6 hours 0 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month, 1 week |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle | Tuesday, September 01 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| The Feast of Saint Januarius (Naples) | Saturday, September 19 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Meskel | Sunday, September 27 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months, 4 weeks |
| The Feast of St. Ambrose (Milan) | Monday, December 07 | 5 months |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Tuesday, December 08 | 5 months |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 5 months, 2 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:
- Assumption of Mary (IT & IT) Sat, Aug 15, 2026 (1 month, 1 week)
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Time in Italy vs Eritrea
Rome, Italy time is 1:00 hours behind Asmara, Eritrea
Asmara, Eritrea
03:00AMThursday, July 02, 2026
Rome, Italy
02:00AMThursday, July 02, 2026