French Embassy in Caracas
Embassy 
France Caracas, Venezuela
- Address
- Madrid, 1060 Caracas
- Website
- ve.ambafrance.org
- Fax
- +58 212 9096630
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 21 July 2026
The French embassy in Caracas stands at Madrid, 1060 Caracas, in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 07:00–12:00. Venezuelan citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Opening hours of the French embassy in Caracas
| Monday | 07:00–12:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:00–12:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00–12:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00–12:00 |
| Friday | 07:00–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Venezuela
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
The French embassy in Caracas is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:00–12:00.
France visa for Venezuelan citizens
VenezuelaFrance Visa-free, 90 days France visa for citizens of Venezuela
FranceVenezuela Visa-free, 90 days Venezuela visa for citizens of France
Venezuelan citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12 | 11 | 0 | – |
| 2024 | 18 | 13 | 3 | – |
| 2025 | 14 | 11 | 2 | – |
In 2025, France’s embassy in Caracas received 14 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 11. Applications fell by 22% compared with 2024 (18).
Across all Schengen consulates in Venezuela, 2.2% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 5th largest number of applications of the 8 Schengen states represented here.
The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Venezuela.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Mexico in CaracasAvenida Rio de Janeiro, Caracas
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Embassy of China in CaracasAvenida Orinoco 1, 1060 Caracas
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Embassy of Russia in CaracasAvenida Las Lomas 1, 1060 Caracas
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Consulate General of Chile in CaracasAvenida Venezuela del Rosal, edificio Venezuela, piso 3 oficinas 31, 35 y 36. Urbanización El Rosal, municipio Chacao - Caracas. Punto de referencia al lado de la torre EXA
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Embassy of South Africa in CaracasAvenida Sorocaima, Caracas
France’s other missions in Venezuela
The French embassy in Caracas is the only mission of France in Venezuela on record. Venezuela in turn has an embassy in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Caracas
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Caracas.
Address and contact
Address: Madrid, 1060 Caracas. The record for the French embassy in Caracas includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Venezuela
No visa is needed by French citizens for Venezuela, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the French embassy in Caracas is closed
The next closures of the French embassy in Caracas for public holidays in Venezuela are Christmas Eve (Nochebuena) on Thursday 24 December 2026 and Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Caracas
Current procedures for the French embassy in Caracas, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Caracas
The French embassy in Caracas has 10 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Caracas?
The French embassy in Caracas is at Madrid, 1060 Caracas.
What are the opening hours of the French Embassy in Caracas?
The French embassy in Caracas is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:00–12:00.
Is the French Embassy in Caracas open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the French embassy in Caracas do not include Saturday.
When is the French Embassy in Caracas closed?
The French embassy in Caracas closes on Venezuela’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve (Nochebuena) on Thursday 24 December 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Venezuelan citizens need a visa for France?
Venezuelan citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
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