Canadian representation in Eritrea
Canadian Consulate in Asmara
Contact details, opening hours, passport and consular services for the Consulate of Canada in Asmara, Eritrea.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate in Asmara
The Consulate of Canada is located on Abeneh Street in the Tiravolo area of Asmara.
House No. 152/154, Tiravolo
Asmara
Eritrea
Asmara
Eritrea
Walk-in service: General enquiries and consular services are available Monday to Friday during the published morning and afternoon walk-in hours.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consulate in Asmara?
The Consulate is located at Abeneh Street 745, House No. 152/154, in the Tiravolo area of Asmara.
About the consulate
About the Consulate of Canada in Asmara
The Canadian Consulate in Asmara provides local consular assistance to Canadians visiting or living in Eritrea.
The office is headed on an honorary basis. Canada’s broader regional consular support for Eritrea is provided through the High Commission of Canada in Nairobi, Kenya.
The Nairobi mission lists Eritrea within its consular district and provides passport and citizenship support for Canadians in the region.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate in Asmara
The Asmara office provides selected services for Canadian citizens in Eritrea.
Consular assistance
Canadians in Eritrea can contact or visit the Asmara office for local consular assistance during the published walk-in hours.
Passport services
The Government of Canada lists passport services among the services available through the Asmara office.
Citizenship services
The Government of Canada also lists citizenship services for the Asmara office, including information on proof of Canadian citizenship.
Regional support
The High Commission of Canada in Nairobi provides broader regional consular support for Canadians in Eritrea.
Emergency assistance
Emergency Canadian consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Visa and immigration
Visa and immigration enquiries are handled through Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada and the official IRCC web form.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Consulate in Asmara
Morning
Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., walk-in.
Afternoon
Monday to Friday: 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., walk-in.
Weekend: The Consulate is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Hours may change during a large-scale emergency.
Passport and citizenship services
Canadian passport services in Asmara
The Government of Canada lists both passport and citizenship services for the Asmara office.
Passport services
Contact the Consulate before submitting original passport documents if you need clarification on the current local application procedure.
Citizenship services
The office provides access to Canadian citizenship services and information. Broader regional support is available through the High Commission of Canada in Nairobi.
Before sending documents: Confirm the current submission procedure directly with the Consulate or the High Commission in Nairobi before mailing original passport or citizenship documents.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Consulate in Asmara
Use the published walk-in hours
The office currently provides weekday walk-in service in both the morning and afternoon.
Confirm document procedures
Passport and citizenship services are listed locally, but detailed submission procedures should be confirmed before sending original documents.
Check current travel advice
Review the latest Government of Canada travel advice for Eritrea before travelling within the country.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate in Asmara FAQ
Is there a Canadian consulate in Eritrea?
Yes. Canada maintains a Consulate at Abeneh Street 745, House No. 152/154, Tiravolo, Asmara.
Is the Canadian Consulate in Asmara headed by an Honorary Consul?
Yes. Travel.gc.ca identifies the local representative as an Honorary Consul of Canada, while Global Affairs Canada officially names the office the Consulate of Canada to Eritrea, in Asmara.
What is the telephone number?
The published telephone numbers are +291 (1) 18 18 55 and +291 (1) 18 64 90.
What is the email address?
The published email address is mkcca11@gmail.com.
When is the Canadian Consulate in Asmara open?
The office provides walk-in service Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Can I get Canadian passport services in Asmara?
Yes. The Government of Canada lists passport services for the Asmara office. Contact the Consulate if you need confirmation of the current application procedure.
Does the Asmara office provide citizenship services?
Yes. Citizenship services are listed among the services provided by the Consulate.
Which Canadian mission provides regional support for Eritrea?
The High Commission of Canada in Nairobi, Kenya, includes Eritrea within its consular district and provides broader regional support.