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Embassy of France in Abuja, Nigeria

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Embassy of France in Abuja, Nigeria, located at European Union Crescent, Off Constitution Ave, Central Business District. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of France, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    European Union Crescent, Off Constitution Ave, Central Business District
    Abuja
    Nigeria

  • Telephone

    +234 946 02 800

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Friday Closed
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – 📅 Democracy Day is on Friday (in 2 days)

    🕒 Current time in Abuja: 12:07 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

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Location map of the Embassy of France in Abuja, Nigeria

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Democracy Day: June 12 Flag of Nigeria
  • Bastille Day: July 14 Flag of France
  • National Day: October 1 Flag of Nigeria
  • All Saints' Day: November 1 Flag of France

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of France in Abuja, Nigeria:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Nigerian passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter France.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to France without a visa. The most common types of France visas are the following.

  • Short stay visas
    • Airport transit visa
    • Business visa
    • Tourist visa
    • Visitor visa
    • Study visa
  • Long stay visas
    • Family visa
    • Work visa
    • Study visa
    • Working holiday visa

Head of Mission

Marc FONBAUSTIER, Ambassador

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in Nigeria

Besides Embassy of France in Abuja, Nigeria, France also has 1 representation in the following city of Nigeria:

  • Lagos (Consulate General)

View All Diplomatic Missions of France in Nigeria

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of France in neighboring countries or regions of Nigeria.

See also

Nigeria in France

Nigeria has representation in the following city:

Nearby Airports

  • Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
    (21.94 km away)
    Abuja
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This page was last edited on 23 June 2025 at 07:37 AM (EST).

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