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France Embassy and Consulates in Mauritania
1 Diplomatic Missions
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France Embassy in Nouakchott, Mauritania
Rue Ahmed Ould M'Hamed Tevragh Zeina Nouakchott Mauritania
Phone: + 222 45 29 96 99
Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 46 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Mauritanian and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Labor Day / May Day | Friday, May 01 | 3 months, 1 week |
| WWII Victory Day | Friday, May 08 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, May 24 | 4 months |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Mauritania?
France currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Mauritania including and Nouakchott.
2 - Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for France?
Mauritanian 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 Mauritania for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Mauritania?
The French representative offices in Mauritania will be closed in observance of the following Mauritanian and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- Eid ul Fitr (MR & FR) Fri, Mar 20, 2026 (1 month, 3 weeks)
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Time in France vs Mauritania
Paris, France time is 1:00 hours ahead of Nouakchott, Mauritania
Nouakchott, Mauritania
02:14AMTuesday, January 20, 2026
Paris, France
03:14AMTuesday, January 20, 2026