Embassy of France in Kathmandu, Nepal
Embassy of France in Kathmandu, Nepal, located at 302 Narayan Gopal Road. 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).
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Embassy Address
302 Narayan Gopal Road
PO Box 452, Lazimpat
Kathmandu
Nepal -
Telephone
+977 1 441 2332
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Emergency Phone
+977 980 101 7201
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Email
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Office Hours
Saturday Closed(🔒 Closed)Sunday ClosedMonday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PMTuesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PMWednesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PMThursday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PMFriday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PMStatus Update: ⛱️ Ascension Day is on Thursday (in 5 days) and might affect working hours
🕒 Current time in Kathmandu: 6:45 AM, Saturday May 24, 2025
Location Map
Located at 302 Narayan Gopal Road, the embassy is near key landmarks like Narayanhiti Palace Museum and Garden of Dreams. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
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.
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Ascension Day:
May 29
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Ganatantra Diwas (Republic Day):
May 29
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Whit Monday:
June 09
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Bastille Day:
July 14
Available Services
The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of France in Kathmandu, Nepal:
- Process passport applications
- Process visa applications
- Notarize certain documents
- Legalization of documents
- Issuing emergency travel documents
- Registration of marriage, birth, and death
Visa Requirements
If you hold a Nepalese passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter France.
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.
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Short stay visas
- Airport transit visa
- Business visa
- Tourist visa
- Visitor visa
- Study visa
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Long stay visas
- Family visa
- Work visa
- Study visa
- Working holiday visa
Head of Mission
Jean-Baptiste LESECQ, Chargé d'affaires
Online Resources
Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.
Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of France in neighboring countries or regions of Nepal.
- Dhaka, Bangladesh (Embassy)
- New Delhi, India (Embassy)
- Mumbai, India (Consulate General)
- Pondicherry, India (Consulate General)
- Kolkata, India (Consulate General)
- Bengaluru, India (Consulate General)
- Islamabad, Pakistan (Embassy)
- Karachi, Pakistan (Consulate General)
- Colombo, Sri Lanka (Embassy)
- Kandy, Sri Lanka (Honorary Consul)
Nepal in France
Nepal has 2 representations in the following cities:
Nearby Landmarks
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Narayanhiti Palace Museum
(0.61 km away)
Durbar Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
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Garden of Dreams
(0.82 km away)
Tridevi Sadak, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
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Thamel
(0.87 km away)
Thamel Marg, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
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Rani Pokhari
(1.39 km away)
Jamāl, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
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Boudhanath Stupa
(4.20 km away)
Boudha, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
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Pashupatinath Temple
(3.08 km away)
Pashupati Area, Gaushala, Kathmandu 44600, Nepal
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