🇺🇸 U.S. Embassy in Eritrea

Address, phone numbers and consular emergency line, with the local emergency number and what to do if something goes wrong.

Data updated: August 2026

If it's urgent

Foreign ministry emergency line

+1 202 501 4444

Consular emergencies for U.S. citizens.

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Emergencies in Eritrea

113

Police, ambulance and fire service.

Call · 113

U.S. Embassy

Asmara

Address: 179 Ala Street، 179 171-9 St, Asmara, Eritrea
Phone: +291 1 120 004

What to do in an emergency

Immediate danger: call 113.
Serious accident, arrest, theft or loss of passport: call the foreign ministry emergency line, +1 202 501 4444.
Non-urgent matters (passports, certificates, consular registration): call the switchboard, +291 1 120 004.

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