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France Embassy and Consulates in Ethiopia
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
France Embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
B.P. 1464 - Addis Abeba
Phone: + 251 11 40 00 00
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Ethiopian and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Day | Tuesday, May 05 | 2 days, 6 hours |
| WWII Victory Day | Friday, May 08 | 5 days, 6 hours |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, May 24 | 3 weeks |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Derg Downfall Day | Thursday, May 28 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 31 | 4 weeks |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Bastille Day | Tuesday, July 14 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Ethiopia?
France currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Ethiopia including and Addis Ababa.
2 - Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for France?
Ethiopian 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 Ethiopia for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Ethiopia?
The French representative offices in Ethiopia will be closed in observance of the following Ethiopian and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- Freedom Day (ET) Tue, May 05, 2026 (2 days, 10 hours)
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Time in France vs Ethiopia
Paris, France time is 1:00 hours behind Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
13:25PMSaturday, May 02, 2026
Paris, France
12:25PMSaturday, May 02, 2026