Eritrea - Consulate of United States in Asmara

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


Sorry there is no consulate of United States in Asmara !

However, United States could have more than one consulate in Eritrea besides Asmara.

When United States has more consulates located in Eritrea ouside of Asmara you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of United States in Eritrea of which you will find details also below.


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 United States in Eritrea besides Asmara

Or the embassy of United States in Eritrea

American Embassy in Asmara, Eritrea 179 Alaa Street P.O. Box 211 Asmara Eritrea
Email: - Tel: (+291) 1-120 004 - Website: eritrea.usembassy.gov

Consulate Appointment in Asmara

Most consulates in Asmara need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of United States 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 United States.

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.