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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: Open now (Close in 6 hours 45 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: Open now (Close in 6 hours 45 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2024
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following Saudi Arabian and French holidays in 2024:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Labor Day / May Day | Wednesday, May 01 | 1 week |
| WWII Victory Day | Wednesday, May 08 | 2 weeks |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 09 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Whit Sunday | Sunday, May 19 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 20 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 26 | 1 month |
| Arafat Day | Sunday, June 16 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Eid al-Adha | Monday, June 17 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | Tuesday, June 18 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | Wednesday, June 19 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| June Solstice | Thursday, June 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
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 2024/2024:
- Labor Day / May Day (FR) Wed, May 01, 2024 (1 week)
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Time in France vs Saudi Arabia
Paris, France time is 1:00 hours behind Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
10:15AMTuesday, April 23, 2024
Paris, France
09:15AMTuesday, April 23, 2024