Eritrean citizens in Italy, and Italian residents planning a trip to Eritrea, can contact the Embassy of Eritrea in Rome.
Contact Details
| Address | Via Savoia, 80, 00198 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 42741293 |
| segreteria@embassyoferitrea.it | |
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| Head of Mission | Fessahazion Pietros Menghistu, Ambassador |
| National Day | 24 May |
Consular Section
| Address | Via Boncompagni, 16, 00187 Rome |
| Consular district | Tutto the terrirorio of the Repubblica Italiana |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | By appointment |
| Tuesday | By appointment |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | By appointment |
| Friday | By appointment |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information (not published in the Italian Foreign Ministry’s list) – please confirm before your visit, especially on Italian and Eritrean public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Via Savoia, 80, 00198 Rome. The consular section has its own entrance/address: Via Boncompagni, 16, 00187 Rome.
- Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.
The embassy and its network in Italy
The ambassador is Fessahazion Pietros Menghistu, accredited to Italy on 17 September 2014. 6 diplomats are accredited to the embassy, according to the Italian list. The embassy’s consular section is responsible for Tutto the terrirorio of the Repubblica Italiana. Eritrea also has career consular offices in Milan. Two honorary consulates support Eritrean citizens in other parts of Italy.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- Eritrean passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
Do I need an appointment?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Closing days
The embassy is closed on Italian public holidays and on Eritrea’s national day (24 May). Local holiday: 29 June, the feast of Saints Peter and Paul, patron of the city. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Eritrean citizens should call the embassy on +39 06 42741293. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. The Italian emergency number is 112.
Diplomatic missions of Eritrea in Italy
Eritrea in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Eritrea (this page)
- Milan – Consulate General
- Bari – Honorary Consulate
- Trieste – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Eritrea in Rome
What is the address of the Eritrean Embassy in Italy?
At Via Savoia, 80, 00198 Rome.
Who is the ambassador of Eritrea to Italy?
Fessahazion Pietros Menghistu, according to the Italian diplomatic list of 14 August 2026.
When is the Eritrean national day?
The Italian Foreign Ministry lists 24 May as the national day of Eritrea; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Is there a Eritrean consulate outside Rome?
Yes: Milan.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign embassies in Italy (as of 14 August 2026), Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign consulates in Italy (as of 20 July 2026). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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