British Embassy in Asmara, Eritrea
British Embassy in Asmara, Eritrea, located at 66-68 Mariam Ghimbi Street. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of United Kingdom, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).
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Embassy Address
66-68 Mariam Ghimbi Street
PO Box 5584
Asmara (Zip Code 174)
Eritrea -
Email
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Office Hours
Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–4:30 PMThursday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–4:30 PMFriday 9:00 AM–12:30 PMSaturday ClosedSunday ClosedMonday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–4:30 PMTuesday 9:00 AM–12:30 PM, 2:00 PM–4:30 PMStatus: 🕒 Closing soon – Closes at 12:30 PM
🕒 Current time in Asmara: 12:20 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026
Location Map
Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
Upcoming Holidays
Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.
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Martyrs' Day:
June 20
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Mawlid (The Prophet's Birthday):
August 26
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Start of the Armed Struggle / Revolution Day:
September 1
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Kudus Yohannes (Geez New Year):
September 11
Available Services
The following is a brief list of services offered at the British Embassy in Asmara, Eritrea:
- Legalization of documents
- Issuing emergency travel documents
- Register marriages, births, and deaths
- Notarize certain documents
Visa Requirements
If you hold an Eritrean passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter the United Kingdom.
Head of Mission
David McIlroy, Chargé d'affaires
Online Resources
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Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of United Kingdom in neighboring countries or regions of Eritrea.
- Bujumbura, Burundi (Embassy)
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Embassy)
- Nairobi, Kenya (High Commission)
- Kigali, Rwanda (High Commission)
- Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (High Commission)
- Kampala, Uganda (High Commission)
Eritrea in United Kingdom
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This page was last edited on 18 April 2026 at 03:16 AM (EST).