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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 2 hours 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day | Sunday, July 05 | 1 day, 9 hours |
| Bastille Day | Tuesday, July 14 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month, 1 week |
| September Equinox | Tuesday, September 22 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months, 4 weeks |
| Armistice Day | Wednesday, November 11 | 4 months, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 5 months, 2 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:
- Independence Day (CV) Sun, Jul 05, 2026 (1 day, 17 hours)
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Time in France vs Cape Verde
Paris, France time is 3:00 hours ahead of Praia, Cape Verde
Praia, Cape Verde
06:52AMFriday, July 03, 2026
Paris, France
09:52AMFriday, July 03, 2026