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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Venezuela citizens need a visa for France?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Venezuela can visit France visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Venezuela vs France: passport comparison

Venezuela

71

visa-free countries

Global rank: #90 · mobility 129.3

France

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #4 · mobility 171.5
68

countries both Venezuela and France can enter visa-free together

Venezuela + France: passport compatibility

65%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Venezuela and France travel together — by entry type:

68 both visa-free
24 both visa on arrival
22 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
69 access differs

Where Venezuela and France can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (68)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Venezuela is visa-free (2)

Your odds of getting the visa: Venezuela → France

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

14,3%
of France visa applications refused in Venezuela
-0,2 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
-2.4 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 16.7%, now 14.3%
14applications filed
11visas issued
2refusals
20,1%of issued visas are multi-entry
Where France visa applications are filed: Caracas

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Venezuela — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

France: good to know

Paris

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+33

Calling code

C, E

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Venezuela goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for France

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Venezuela citizens need a visa for France?
Citizens of Venezuela can visit France visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Venezuela citizens stay in France without a visa?
Venezuela passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Venezuela or France?
The France passport is stronger: 126 visa-free countries versus 71. Global rank: Venezuela #90, France #4.
Where can Venezuela and France citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 68 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for France?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Venezuela and France?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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