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France Embassy and Consulates in Nepal
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
France Embassy in Kathmandu, Nepal
Lazimpat P.O. Box 452 Kathmandu Nepal
Phone: + 977 1 4 412332/ + 977 1 4 414734
Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 11 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Nepalese and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 month |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 1 month |
| Labor Day / May Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| WWII Victory Day | Friday, May 08 | 2 months |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, May 24 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 31 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Nepal?
France currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Nepal including and Kathmandu.
2 - Do Nepalese citizens need a visa for France?
Nepalese 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 Nepal for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Nepal?
The French representative offices in Nepal will be closed in observance of the following Nepalese and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- March Equinox (FR) Fri, Mar 20, 2026 (2 weeks, 2 days)
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Time in France vs Nepal
Paris, France time is 5:45 hours behind Kathmandu, Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal
04:49AMTuesday, March 03, 2026
Paris, France
00:04AMTuesday, March 03, 2026