Venezuelan visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting Venezuela for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter Venezuela for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Venezuela e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Venezuela visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
Venezuela tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Venezuela.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Venezuela.
If you are looking for Venezuela visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Venezuela nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of Venezuela in Paris, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Bordeaux: The Consulate General of Venezuela in Bordeaux, France (Working hours: Close now)
- Lyon: The Consulate General of Venezuela in Lyon, France (Working hours: Close now)
Venezuela visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Venezuela diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to Venezuela from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 25,164 | N/A |
| 2009 | 20,232 | -19.60% |
| 2010 | 18,936 | -6.41% |
| 2011 | 21,420 | 13.12% |
| 2012 | 35,568 | 66.05% |
| 2013 | 35,496 | -0.20% |
| 2014 | 30,852 | -13.08% |
| 2015 | 28,404 | -7.93% |
| 2016 | 21,636 | -23.83% |
| 2017 | 15,372 | -28.95% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Venezuela & France comparison
Venezuela's area is approximately 882,050 km2 (340,561 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 61.09% smaller than Venezuela.
As of January 2026, Venezuela's population is ~28.0 million people - 38,176,905 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted Venezuela & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Venezuela | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2026) | 27,958,216 | 66,135,121 | 38.2 million fewer people live in Venezuela than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 112 | 267 | Venezuela has 155 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2026) | 88 | 143 | Venezuela passport holders visit 55 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 137 | 479 | Venezuelan hosts 342 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to Venezuela in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting Venezuela in 2017 was approximately 15,372.
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