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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: Open now (Close in 2 hours 10 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| The Prophet's Birthday | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month |
| Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle | Tuesday, September 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months |
| Meskel | Sunday, September 27 | 2 months |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 3 months |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months, 1 week |
| Armistice Day | Wednesday, November 11 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 4 months, 4 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 5 months |
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:
- Assumption of Mary (FR) Sat, Aug 15, 2026 (3 weeks, 2 days)
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Time in France vs Eritrea
Paris, France time is 1:00 hours behind Asmara, Eritrea
Asmara, Eritrea
11:50AMWednesday, July 22, 2026
Paris, France
10:50AMWednesday, July 22, 2026