Eritrea - Consulate of Italy in Asmara

You are a Eritrean citizen or you are from Italy and are looking for information on the consulate of Italy in Asmara situated in Eritrea. A consulate in Asmara could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Italy. It all depends on the importance of Asmara and Eritrea in the relationships with the government of Italy.

The difference between consulates found in Asmara are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.

All consulates of Italy in Eritrea besides Asmara

Or the embassy of Italy in Eritrea

Italian Embassy in Asmara, Eritrea - 171/1/171 n.11 - P.O. Box 220 - Asmara - Eritrea
Email: ambasciata.asmara@esteri.it - Tel: (+291) 1 120 160 & (+291) 1 120 213 - Website: www.ambasmara.esteri.it

Consulate Appointment in Asmara

Most consulates in Asmara need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Italy in Asmara first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.

Travel Insurance

When you travel to Asmara do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and need a doctor or hospital in Eritrea or Italy.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Asmara please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.