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Venezuela Embassy and Consulates in France

3 Diplomatic Missions 3 Cities

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Paris Bordeaux Lyon Holiday Calendar FAQs Comments

Venezuela Embassy in Paris, France

11 Rue Copernic, 75116 Paris, France

Phone: +33 1 45 53 29 98 Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 21 minutes)

Venezuela Consulate General in Bordeaux, France

17 Place De La Bourse, 33000 Bordeaux, France

Phone: +33 5 56 79 44 44 Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 21 minutes)

Venezuela Consulate General in Lyon, France

38, Rue Raulin 69007 Lyon France

Phone: +33 4 78.36.73.43 Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 21 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Venezuela may close on the following French and Venezuelan holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Carnival / Shrove Monday	Monday, February 16	1 month
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday	Tuesday, February 17	1 month, 1 week
Saint Joseph's Day	Thursday, March 19	2 months, 1 week
March Equinox	Friday, March 20	2 months, 1 week
Daylight Saving Time starts	Sunday, March 29	2 months, 2 weeks
Maundy Thursday	Thursday, April 02	2 months, 3 weeks
Good Friday	Friday, April 03	2 months, 3 weeks
Easter Sunday	Sunday, April 05	2 months, 3 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Venezuelan Embassies/Consulates are there in France?

Venezuela currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in France including Paris, Bordeaux and Lyon.

2 - Do French citizens need a visa for Venezuela?

Citizens of France (holders of regular passports) can travel to Venezuela for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a Venezuelan visa for short-term tourism.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Venezuelan embassies in France?

The Venezuelan representative offices in France will be closed in observance of the following French and Venezuelan holidays in 2026/2024:

Carnival / Shrove Monday (VE) Mon, Feb 16, 2026 (1 month)

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Time in Venezuela vs France

Caracas, Venezuela time is 5:00 hours behind Paris, France

Paris, France 11:39^AMFriday, January 09, 2026

Caracas, Venezuela 06:39^AMFriday, January 09, 2026