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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
France Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria
1 Oyinkan Abayomi Drive Ikoyi Island Lagos Nigeria
Phone: +234 9 460 2300
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Nigerian and French holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 month |
| Sambisa Memorial Day | Monday, December 22 | 1 month |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 month |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 month |
| Boxing Day | Friday, December 26 | 1 month |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 1 month, 1 week |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
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 2025/2024:
- December Solstice (FR & NG) Sun, Dec 21, 2025 (1 month)
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Time in France vs Nigeria
Paris, France time is is same date and time Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
22:15PMWednesday, November 19, 2025
Paris, France
22:15PMWednesday, November 19, 2025