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France Embassy and Consulates in Zambia
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
France Embassy in Lusaka, Zambia
Mpile Building 74 Independence Avenue 10101 Lusaka Zambia
Phone: + 260 21 125 1322
Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 45 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Zambian and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Heroes' Day | Monday, July 06 | 3 days, 14 hours |
| Unity Day | Tuesday, July 07 | 4 days, 14 hours |
| Bastille Day | Tuesday, July 14 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Farmers' Day | Monday, August 03 | 1 month |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month, 1 week |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Prayer Day | Sunday, October 18 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Independence Day | Saturday, October 24 | 3 months, 3 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 |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in Zambia?
France currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Zambia including and Lusaka.
2 - Do Zambian citizens need a visa for France?
Zambian 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 Zambia for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in Zambia?
The French representative offices in Zambia will be closed in observance of the following Zambian and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- Heroes' Day (ZM) Mon, Jul 06, 2026 (3 days, 19 hours)
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Time in France vs Zambia
Paris, France time is is same date and time Lusaka, Zambia
Lusaka, Zambia
04:15AMThursday, July 02, 2026
Paris, France
04:15AMThursday, July 02, 2026