Venezuelan citizens in France, and French residents planning a trip to Venezuela, can contact the Embassy of Venezuela in Paris.
Contact Details
| Address | 11, rue Copernic, 75116 Paris, France |
| Telephone | +33 1 45 53 29 98 |
| info@amb-venezuela.fr | |
| Website | francia.consuladovenezuela.org/# |
| Social Media | X |
| Head of Mission | Hector Michel Mujica Ricardo, Ambassador (according to the embassy) |
Consular Section
| Address | 8 Impasse Kléber, 75116 Paris, France |
| sc@ambassade-venezuela.fr |
Consular section details according to the embassy.
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s own information – please confirm before your visit, especially on French and Venezuelan public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
About the Venezuelan Embassy in Paris
The embassy names Hector Michel Mujica Ricardo, Ambassador as head of mission. In the other direction, about 2,886 French citizens are registered with the French consular network in Venezuela. Besides the embassy, Venezuela has career consular offices in Paris.
Documents checklist
What Venezuelan citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Venezuelan government information:
Extending a Venezuelan passport abroad (prórroga)
- Start the request online on the SAIME portal (saime.gob.ve), choose “Obtención de prórroga de pasaporte en el extranjero” and the consulate where you will collect it
- Pay the SAIME fee online (US$100 by international card, according to several embassies) – the consulate also charges a consular fee (minors under 18 are exempt)
- Only biometric passports (with chip) in good condition with at least two free sheets can be extended
- Bring the passport to the consulate, where the printed extension is stamped in
- Minors: birth certificate; naturalised citizens: the Gaceta Oficial
Sources: Embassy of Venezuela in Chile – passport issue, renewal and extension, Embassy of Venezuela in Singapore – passport issue, renewal and extension (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Visa and entry information for French citizens
French citizens do not need a visa for short stays in Venezuela (up to 90 days). A valid passport is required. The French Foreign Ministry advises against travel to some regions of Venezuela. Details: French travel advice (Conseils aux voyageurs).
Other consulates and embassies in Paris
210 other countries are represented in Paris, among them: Afghanistan (embassy), Albania (embassy), Algeria (consulate general), Algeria (embassy), Andorra (embassy), Angola (consulate general), Angola (embassy), Antiqua and Barbuda (embassy), Argentina (consulate), Argentina (embassy), Armenia (embassy), Australia (embassy), Austria (consulate), Austria (embassy), Azerbaijan (embassy), Bahamas (honorary), Vietnam (embassy), Yemen (embassy), Zambia (embassy), Zimbabwe (embassy). The full list of all 211 missions is on the overview page for France.
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on French public holidays and on the Venezuelan national holiday (5 July). Bridge days around holidays may bring extra closures.
Diplomatic missions of Venezuela in France
Venezuela in France
The nearest other Venezuelan office is the Consulate in Paris, in the same city. Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Paris.
- Paris – Embassy of Venezuela (this page)
- Paris (same city) – Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Venezuela in Paris
Can French nationals travel to Venezuela without a visa?
No, for stays of up to 90 days.
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Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs – directory of foreign representations in France, French travel advice for Venezuela, francia.consuladovenezuela.org/#. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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