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France Embassy and Consulates in Eritrea
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
France Embassy in Asmara, Eritrea
Saba Building, 8Th Floor Warsay Street Asmara Eritrea
Phone: + 291 1 18 28 75
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Eritrean and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| International Workers' Day | Friday, May 01 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| WWII Victory Day | Friday, May 08 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 month |
| Independence Day | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 31 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Martyrs' Day | Saturday, June 20 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Eritrea?
France currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Eritrea including and Asmara.
2 - Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for France?
Eritrean 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 Eritrea for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Eritrea?
The French representative offices in Eritrea will be closed in observance of the following Eritrean and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- International Workers' Day (ER & FR) Fri, May 01, 2026 (2 weeks, 4 days)
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Time in France vs Eritrea
Paris, France time is 1:00 hours behind Asmara, Eritrea
Asmara, Eritrea
07:00AMSunday, April 12, 2026
Paris, France
06:00AMSunday, April 12, 2026