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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 2 hours 36 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bastille Day | Tuesday, July 14 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month, 1 week |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 2 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, 2 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 5 months, 3 weeks |
| St Stephen's Day | Saturday, December 26 | 5 months, 3 weeks |
| New Year's Eve | Thursday, December 31 | 5 months, 3 weeks |
| New Year's Day | Friday, January 01 | 5 months, 4 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:
- Bastille Day (FR) Tue, Jul 14, 2026 (1 week, 3 days)
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Time in France vs Nepal
Paris, France time is 4:45 hours behind Kathmandu, Nepal
Kathmandu, Nepal
06:24AMFriday, July 03, 2026
Paris, France
02:39AMFriday, July 03, 2026