Eritrea - Consulate of Switzerland in Asmara |
You are a Eritrean citizen or you are from Switzerland and are looking for information on the consulate of Switzerland in Asmara situated in Eritrea. A consulate in Asmara could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Switzerland. It all depends on the importance of Asmara and Eritrea in the relationships with the government of Switzerland.
Swiss Consulate General in Asmara, Eritrea -CONSULATE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED-
Tel: (+249) 183 471 010 (Embassy in Khartoum)
Fax: _
Email: asmara@honrep.ch
Website: www.eda.admin.ch/khartoum
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 Switzerland in Eritrea besides Asmara
Swiss Consulate General in Asmara, Eritrea -CONSULATE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED-Email: asmara@honrep.ch - Tel: (+249) 183 471 010 (Embassy in Khartoum) - Website: www.eda.admin.ch/khartoum
Or the embassy of Switzerland in Eritrea
(There is no embassy of Switzerland located in Eritrea)
Consulate Appointment in Asmara
Most consulates in Asmara need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Switzerland 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 Switzerland.
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.
