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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
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Mauritanian and French holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 week, 6 days |
| St Stephen's Day | Friday, December 26 | 2 weeks |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 3 months, 1 week |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
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 2025/2024:
- December Solstice (FR & MR) Sun, Dec 21, 2025 (1 week, 3 days)
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Time in France vs Mauritania
Paris, France time is 1:00 hours ahead of Nouakchott, Mauritania
Nouakchott, Mauritania
17:57PMWednesday, December 10, 2025
Paris, France
18:57PMWednesday, December 10, 2025