Chinese Embassy in Eritrea

Ambassador: Mr. Cai Ge
Address: No.137 Ribda Street, Administration Tiravollo, Asmara, Eritrea
Mailing Address: P. O. Box 204, Asmara, State of Eritrea
Tel: +291-1-155022
Fax: +291-1-155014
Email: chinaemb_er@mfa.gov.cn 
 

Address: No.137, Ribda Street, Administration Tiravollo, Asmara, Eritrea  (P.O.Box 204)
Email: consulate_eri@mfa.gov.cn
 

Nationals of Eritrea holding ordinary passports planning to go to China should all obtain a China visa in advance. Before going to the consular office for visa application submission, they need to fill in the visa application form and prepare the related materials.
 

1. Original passport with validity of more than 6 months.
2. Filled Visa Application Form with a signature.
3. Photo.
4. Legal residence certificate (applicable to citizens of the third country).
5. Photocopy of previous Chinese passports or previous Chinese visas (applicable to citizens of Eritrea those who were Chinese citizens and have obtained Eritrea citizenship).
6. Invitation letter issued by a company (travel agency, etc.) or individual within China.
7. Travel Itinerary in China.
8. Round-trip flight order.
9. Hotel reservation in China.
 

 Effective from Dec. 11, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2024.
 

The State of Eritrea is situated in the northeast of Africa, off the Red Sea in the east. Plateaus make up the most part of country, endowing it an elevation if 2,000 meters above the sea level. Long and narrow area along the coast belongs to desert lowland. The temperature varies greatly in different regions. The annual average temperate is about 17℃ (62.6℉) in plateau, 30℃ (86℉) in Red Sea Coast, and even 50℃ (122℉) in southeastern hollow area which is some of the highest temperatures in the world. The rainfall is also unbalanced. Plateau area has much rain than that depression area. June to September is the rainy season.
Neighboring countries: Ethiopia, Sudan, Djibouti
Land Area: about 125,000 square kilometers (48,263 square miles)
Capital: Asmara   
Time: It is 3 hours earlier than GMT and 5 hours later than Beijing Time. 
Language: There are nine main language groups in Eritrea. Tigrinya, Arabic and English are official languages.
Major Religions: Islam, Christianism (mainly Orthodox)
Currency: cent, nakfa

 Notices for Chinese Going to Eritrea
1. Chinese citizens should hold passport valid for six months and above, together with visa, a recent passport type picture and application fee (about $50).
2. Notes should be attached for diplomatic travel and invitation is a must for business travel. You should have to wait at least three working days for the visa which is valid for two months from the date of issuance.
3. Visa can be only extended or renewed two times in national and passport office of local immigration bureau. The address is P.O. Box 250 – Immigration, National and Passport Office, Asmara, Eritrea. A picture and some fees paid in USD or EUR.
4. Officially appointed entries: Asmara International Airport and Assab International Airport. Some 20 USD or EUR of tax should be paid before leaving the Asmara airport. Please confirm the certain amount of tax in the airport.
5. There are at least 20 bus and minibus lines serving in the capital city. Long-distance bus are available from the capital to other cities and towns.

 Please contact Embassy of Eritrea in China if Eritreans are in troubles there. 

 Related China Embassies in Africa: Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana