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France Embassy and Consulates in Saudi Arabia
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
France Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Diplomatic Quarter, Po Box 94367 - Riyad 11693
Phone: + 966 11 43 44 100
Working hours: Close now (Open in 2 hours 8 minutes)
France Consulate General in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Quartier Al Hamra Rue El Shouara Bp 145 Jeddah 21411 Saudi Arabia
Phone: + 966 2 6681550
Working hours: Close now (Open in 2 hours 8 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Saudi Arabian and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Ramadan begins | Wednesday, February 18 | 4 weeks |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Saturday, March 21 | 2 months |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Sunday, March 22 | 2 months |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Monday, March 23 | 2 months |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Easter Monday | Monday, April 06 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Labor Day / May Day | Friday, May 01 | 3 months, 1 week |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Saudi Arabia?
France currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Saudi Arabia including Riyadh and Jeddah.
2 - Do Saudi Arabian citizens need a visa for France?
Saudi Arabian 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 Saudi Arabia for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Saudi Arabia?
The French representative offices in Saudi Arabia will be closed in observance of the following Saudi Arabian and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- Ramadan begins (SA) Wed, Feb 18, 2026 (4 weeks)
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Time in France vs Saudi Arabia
Paris, France time is 2:00 hours behind Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
06:52AMTuesday, January 20, 2026
Paris, France
04:52AMTuesday, January 20, 2026