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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in Eritrea
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
United Kingdom Embassy in Asmara, Eritrea
Po Box 5584 Asmara 174 Eritrea
Phone: +44 (0)20 7008 1500
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following Eritrean and British holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Lag B'Omer | Tuesday, May 05 | 0 minutes |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Shavuot | Friday, May 22 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Independence Day | Sunday, May 24 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 3 weeks |
| Trinity Sunday | Sunday, May 31 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Corpus Christi | Thursday, June 04 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Queen's Birthday | Saturday, June 13 | 1 month, 1 week |
1. How many British Embassies/Consulates are there in Eritrea?
United Kingdom currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Eritrea including and Asmara.
2 - Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for United Kingdom?
Eritrean citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into United Kingdom. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of United Kingdom in Eritrea for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of British embassies in Eritrea?
The British representative offices in Eritrea will be closed in observance of the following Eritrean and British holidays in 2026/2024:
- Lag B'Omer (GB) Tue, May 05, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Eritrea
London, United Kingdom time is 2:00 hours behind Asmara, Eritrea
Asmara, Eritrea
19:15PMTuesday, May 05, 2026
London, United Kingdom
17:15PMTuesday, May 05, 2026