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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 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Eritrean and French holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 month |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 month |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 month |
| St Stephen's Day | Friday, December 26 | 1 month |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 1 month, 1 week |
| New Year | Thursday, January 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Orthodox Christmas Day | Wednesday, January 07 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Timket | Monday, January 19 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
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 2025/2024:
- December Solstice (ER & FR) Sun, Dec 21, 2025 (1 month)
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Time in France vs Eritrea
Paris, France time is 2:00 hours behind Asmara, Eritrea
Asmara, Eritrea
17:57PMWednesday, November 19, 2025
Paris, France
15:57PMWednesday, November 19, 2025