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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: Open now (Close in 2 hours 51 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 day, 8 hours |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 4 days, 8 hours |
| Carnival / Ash Wednesday | Wednesday, February 18 | 5 days, 8 hours |
| St. David's Day | Sunday, March 01 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Mothering Sunday | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month |
| St Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 1 month |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 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:
- Valentine's Day (GB) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (1 day, 12 hours)
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Time in United Kingdom vs Eritrea
London, United Kingdom time is 3:00 hours behind Asmara, Eritrea
Asmara, Eritrea
11:09AMThursday, February 12, 2026
London, United Kingdom
08:09AMThursday, February 12, 2026