Embassy of India, Asmara, Eritrea
Ambassador Shri Raj Kamal called on H.E. Ms. Luul Gebreab, Minister of Labour and Human Welfare of the State of Eritrea
Ambassador Shri Raj Kamal called on H.E. Mr. Arefaine Berhe Ghebremedhin, Minister of Agriculture of the State of Eritrea
Ambassador Shri Raj Kamal presented his credentials to H.E. Mr. Isaias Afwerki, President of the State of Eritrea
Ambassador Shri Raj Kamal called on H.E. Mr. Tesfai Ghebreselassie, Minister of Land, Water and Environment of the State of Eritrea
Ambassador Shri Raj Kamal called on H.E. Mr. Yemane Ghebremeskel, Minister of Information of the State of Eritrea
Ambassador Shri Raj Kamal called on H.E. Mr. Nesredin Mohammed Saleh Bekit, Minister of Trade and Industry of the State of Eritrea
Ambassador Shri Raj Kamal called on H.E. Dr. Halima Mohammed, Minister of Education of the State of Eritrea
Ambassador Shri Raj Kamal called on H.E. Mr. Osman Saleh Mohammed, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Eritrea
Ambassador Shri Raj Kamal presented a copy of his Letter of Credence to H.E. Mr. Mohamed Osman Idris Saad, Chief of Protocol of the State of Eritrea
The Embassy commemorated 150 years of the National Song, Vande Mataram
3rd round of India–Eritrea Foreign Office Consultations held in Asmara
- Apply online for passport services: renewal, PCC, GEP, Emergency Certificate and Surrender Certificate
- Since 1 September 2025, only ICAO-compliant photographs are accepted with passport applications
- Ebola: all international passengers arriving in India must fill in the Air Suvidha self-declaration form
- Indian nationals in Eritrea: register with the Embassy
- Take part in the Bharat Ko Janiye quiz
- 24×7 emergency helpline for Indian nationals: +291 7660394
Leadership
Bharat must take its Digital Public Technologies to every corner of the world.— Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India · Address from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 80th Independence Day, 15 August 2026
Shri Raj Kamal
Media and Updates
- Netaji Subhas–ICAR International Fellowship in Agriculture and Allied Sciences PDFSeptember 2026
- 2nd India–Africa Seed Summit 2026, 15–18 September 2026 PDFSeptember 2026
- India's Clean Energy Leadership in Green Hydrogen, by Ambassador Manjeev Singh Puri PDFAugust 2026
- Gujarat University CDOE: UGC-recognised online degree programmes PDFJuly 2026
- Message from the External Affairs Minister, Dr. S. Jaishankar, on Passport Seva Divas PDF24 June 2026
- Article on the International Day of Yoga 2026 by the Ambassador of India to Eritrea PDF4 June 2026
- 4th India–Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV), New Delhi: rescheduled PDF24 April 2026
- Third round of India–Eritrea Foreign Office Consultations held in Asmara5 December 2025
- Visit of the Minister of State for External Affairs, Shri V. Muraleedharan, to Eritrea PDFSeptember 2022
- Visit of the Foreign Minister of Eritrea to India, 7–12 April 2021 PDFApril 2021
- 24×7 emergency consular helpline: +291 7660394 (emergencies only)Emergency
- Citizens' Corner: consular information for Indian nationals PDF19 August 2026
- Travel advisory for Indian nationals planning to visit Eritrea PDFAdvisory
- Advisory: beware of fake websites offering Indian e-Visas PDFVisa
- List of holidays of the Embassy, 2026 (revised) PDFHolidays
- Advertisements and job vacanciesVacancies
Highlights
The Embassy celebrated Holi 2026 with the Indian community in Eritrea.
Reception on the occasion of the 77th Republic Day of India.
Flag hoisting at the Embassy on the 77th Republic Day of India.
Uttar Pradesh Day 2026 was celebrated at the Embassy.
Vishwa Hindi Divas was celebrated at the Embassy.
The Embassy organised a Tourism Seminar to promote travel to India.
India and Eritrea
Indian soldiers fought in the battles of Keren and Asmara; 285 are commemorated at the Keren Cremation Memorial
Second World WarIndia recognised Eritrea soon after its independence on 24 May 1993
RecognitionMoU between the Government of Eritrea and ICRISAT signed
3 October 1995MoU on cooperation in agricultural research and education signed
December 2000Maj. Gen. Rajender Singh led UNMEE as Force Commander; more than 1,500 Indian peacekeepers served until 2007
2004–2006India extended a Line of Credit of US$ 20 million for education and agriculture projects
July 2009First India–Eritrea Foreign Office Consultations held in Asmara
29 October 2018Embassy of India in Asmara opened; Eritrea joined the International Solar Alliance framework and e-VBAB
August–November 2019Foreign Minister H.E. Mr. Osman Saleh Mohammed visited India
7–12 April 2021Minister of State Shri V. Muraleedharan made the first full-fledged bilateral visit from India to Eritrea
14–15 September 20222nd Foreign Office Consultations held in New Delhi
15 May 2024Eritrea signed and ratified the Framework Agreement of the International Big Cat Alliance
October–December 20253rd Foreign Office Consultations held in Asmara
5 December 202560 ITEC training slots allotted to Eritrea for 2026–27; Ambassador Shri Raj Kamal presented credentials
17 April 2026Source: Brief on India–Eritrea Bilateral Relations, Embassy of India, Asmara
Citizens' Corner
In Focus
Ambassador Shri Raj Kamal presented his credentials to H.E. Mr. Isaias Afwerki, President of the State of Eritrea, in Asmara
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Indian National in Eritrea
Passport services, registration, advisories and the 24×7 emergency helpline
Eritrean Traveller to India
Visa services, e-Visa, OCI, consular fees and Indian customs rules
Student and Professional
ITEC courses, ICCR scholarships, Study in India and the e-VBAB network
Business and Trade
Trade events, tenders, Invest India and the Indian Trade Portal
From the Government of India
Embassy
House No. 6, City Centre Street 173-5, ZIP 1A76, Asmara, Eritrea
Tel: +291 1 111103
hoc[dot]asmara
admn[dot]asmara
Consular Wing
Passport, visa, OCI and miscellaneous services
Tel: +291 1 111105 (office hours)
conswing[dot]asmara
24×7 Emergency
+291 7660394
For genuine emergencies only, not for regular consular services
Grievances
Register and track consular grievances on the MADAD portal
Registration of Indians in Eritrea
Embassy of India, House No. 6, City Centre Street 173-5, Asmara
Office Hours
Monday to Friday, 09:00–13:00 and 13:30–17:30 hrs
Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays PDF
Consular Hours
Submission of documents: 09:30–12:00 hrs
Collection of documents: 15:00–16:00 hrs
On all working days, except holidays
Time Zone
East Africa Time (UTC+3), 2 hours 30 minutes behind Indian Standard Time
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