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France Embassy and Consulates in Guinea-Bissau
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
France Embassy in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
Caixa Posta 195 Bairro Penha 1011 Bissau Guinea-Bissau
Phone: +245 44 325 4489 and +245 44 325 7400
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Bissau-Guinean and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Bastille Day | Tuesday, July 14 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month, 1 week |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Independence Day (National Day) | Thursday, September 24 | 2 months, 3 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 |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 5 months, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 5 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Guinea-Bissau?
France currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Guinea-Bissau including and Bissau.
2 - Do Bissau-Guinean citizens need a visa for France?
Bissau-Guinean 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 Guinea-Bissau for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Guinea-Bissau?
The French representative offices in Guinea-Bissau will be closed in observance of the following Bissau-Guinean and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- Bastille Day (FR) Tue, Jul 14, 2026 (1 week, 4 days)
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Time in France vs Guinea-Bissau
Paris, France time is 2:00 hours ahead of Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
02:16AMThursday, July 02, 2026
Paris, France
04:16AMThursday, July 02, 2026