Eritrea Embassy Berlin

About the Eritrean Embassy in Berlin

The Eritrean Embassy in Berlin is the official diplomatic representation of the State of Eritrea in Germany. It represents Eritrean interests and maintains official political, diplomatic and consular relations with Germany.

Germany and Eritrea established diplomatic relations in 1993 following Eritrea's independence. Bilateral relations have remained comparatively limited, and the potential for broader political and economic cooperation has not been fully developed.

Political relations have also been affected by regional developments in the Horn of Africa. In particular, Germany's efforts to intensify bilateral relations after the 2018 peace agreement between Eritrea and Ethiopia were later constrained by Eritrea's involvement in the Tigray conflict.

In addition to its diplomatic role, the embassy provides consular services for Eritrean citizens within its regional jurisdiction and handles visa and document-related matters for eligible applicants.

Visa Information

Eritrean citizens generally need a visa for Germany. Short visits normally require a Schengen visa, while longer stays for employment, study, family reunification or other purposes require the appropriate German national visa.

German citizens also require a visa before travelling to Eritrea. The visa must normally be obtained from the responsible Eritrean diplomatic or consular mission before departure.

Tourist visas are generally issued initially for one month. Depending on the circumstances, an extension may be possible after arrival in Eritrea. The permitted purpose of stay must correspond to the purpose stated in the visa.

Travellers should not rely on obtaining a visa on arrival. Eritrean immigration rules are applied strictly, so applicants should confirm the current requirements with the Eritrean Embassy or Consulate General before travelling.

Consular Services

The consular section of the Eritrean Embassy in Berlin provides administrative and consular services for Eritrean citizens living within its area of responsibility.

• Eritrean passport and travel document matters
• Consular registration
• Civil status and personal documentation
• Certification and legalisation of eligible documents
• Powers of attorney and declarations
• Visa applications for travel to Eritrea
• Certificates and other official consular documents
• Emergency consular assistance for Eritrean citizens

The exact requirements depend on the service requested. Some procedures may require original documents, personal attendance or prior coordination with the consular section.

Applicants should also make sure that they contact the correct Eritrean consular office in Germany, as responsibility is divided between Berlin and Frankfurt am Main.

Appointments

The procedure for consular services depends on the type of application. Applicants should contact the responsible consular office before visiting if they need passport, document, visa or other personal services.

Because Eritrea has two professional consular offices in Germany, the applicant's place of residence is particularly important. Residents of Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Hesse, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland and Thuringia fall under the Consulate General in Frankfurt am Main.

Residents of the remaining German federal states are served by the embassy in Berlin. Appointment and submission procedures may differ by service, so applicants should verify the current instructions in advance.