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France Embassy and Consulates in Nigeria
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
France Embassy in Abuja, Nigeria
37 Udi Hills Street, Off Aso Drive Quartier Maitama Abuja Nigeria
Phone: + 234 9 523 55 10
Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 54 minutes)
France Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria
1 Oyinkan Abayomi Drive Ikoyi Island Lagos Nigeria
Phone: +234 9 460 2300
Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 54 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Nigerian and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Day / May Day | Friday, May 01 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| WWII Victory Day | Friday, May 08 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 month |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Children's Day | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Id el Kabir additional holiday | Thursday, May 28 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 31 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Democracy Day | Friday, June 12 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Al-Hijra | Wednesday, June 17 | 2 months |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Nigeria?
France currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Nigeria including Abuja and Lagos.
2 - Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for France?
Nigerian 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 Nigeria for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Nigeria?
The French representative offices in Nigeria will be closed in observance of the following Nigerian and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- Labor Day / May Day (FR & NG) Fri, May 01, 2026 (2 weeks, 3 days)
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Time in France vs Nigeria
Paris, France time is 1:00 hours ahead of Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
01:06AMMonday, April 13, 2026
Paris, France
02:06AMMonday, April 13, 2026