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France Embassy and Consulates in Cape Verde
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
France Embassy in Praia, Cape Verde
Quartier Du Plateau - 28 Tenente Valadim - Cp192 - Praia
Phone: + 238 260 45 35
Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 46 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Cabo Verdean and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| National Heroes' Day | Tuesday, January 20 | 0 minutes |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Labor Day / May Day | Friday, May 01 | 3 months, 1 week |
| WWII Victory Day | Friday, May 08 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Cape Verde?
France currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Cape Verde including and Praia.
2 - Do Cabo Verdean citizens need a visa for France?
Cabo Verdean citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into France. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of France in Cape Verde for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Cape Verde?
The French representative offices in Cape Verde will be closed in observance of the following Cabo Verdean and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- National Heroes' Day (CV) Tue, Jan 20, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in France vs Cape Verde
Paris, France time is 2:00 hours ahead of Praia, Cape Verde
Praia, Cape Verde
01:14AMTuesday, January 20, 2026
Paris, France
03:14AMTuesday, January 20, 2026