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France Embassy and Consulates in Kuwait
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
France Embassy in Kuwait City, Kuwait
Tour Al Hamra, 40Ème Étage, Rue Al Shuhada, Sharq, Bloc 8
Phone: + 965 22058900
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Kuwaiti 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 |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 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 |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 5 months |
| St Stephen's Day | Saturday, December 26 | 5 months |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Kuwait?
France currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Kuwait including and Kuwait City.
2 - Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for France?
Kuwaiti 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 Kuwait for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Kuwait?
The French representative offices in Kuwait will be closed in observance of the following Kuwaiti 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 Kuwait
Paris, France time is 1:00 hours behind Kuwait City, Kuwait
Kuwait City, Kuwait
12:44PMWednesday, July 22, 2026
Paris, France
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