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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: Open now (Close in 3 hours 11 minutes)
France Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria
1 Oyinkan Abayomi Drive Ikoyi Island Lagos Nigeria
Phone: +234 9 460 2300
Working hours: Open now (Close in 3 hours 11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 3 weeks |
| National Day | Thursday, October 01 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Sunday, October 25 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Armistice Day | Wednesday, November 11 | 2 months, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Sambisa Memorial Day | Tuesday, December 22 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
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:
- September Equinox (FR & NG) Wed, Sep 23, 2026 (3 weeks)
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Time in France vs Nigeria
Paris, France time is 1:00 hours ahead of Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
13:49PMTuesday, September 01, 2026
Paris, France
14:49PMTuesday, September 01, 2026