skip to main content
Flag of France

Embassy of France in Kathmandu, Nepal

On This Page
Embassy Information Location Map Services Visa Information

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).

  • Embassy Address

    302 Narayan Gopal Road
    PO Box 452, Lazimpat
    Kathmandu
    Nepal

  • Telephone

    +977 1 441 2332

  • Emergency Phone

    +977 980 101 7201

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Saturday Closed
    (🔒 Closed)
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM

    Status 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.

Location map of the Embassy of France in Kathmandu, Nepal

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.

  • Ascension Day: May 29 Flag of France
  • Ganatantra Diwas (Republic Day): May 29 Flag of Nepal
  • Whit Monday: June 09 Flag of France
  • Bastille Day: July 14 Flag of France

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.

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

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.

Nepal in France

Nepal has 2 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

Disclaimer

This is NOT the official website of the Embassy of France in Kathmandu, Nepal. All materials have been prepared for general information purposes only. The content on this website is not guaranteed to be correct, complete, or up to date. If you wish to report an issue, please let us know.

Help us improve Embassies.info

Report an Error or Update the details of the Embassy of France in Kathmandu, Nepal.

This page was last edited on 26 July 2024 at 10:23 AM (EST).

↑ Top