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title: France visa for citizens of Venezuela
description: Citizens of Venezuela can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# France visa for citizens of Venezuela

Citizens of Venezuela can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 3 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay, e.g., €65 per day

## How to apply

1. **Check passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond planned departure from Schengen.
2. **Book travel** — Arrange flights and accommodation.
3. **Travel to Schengen border** — Proceed to any Schengen border entry point.
4. **Present passport at border control** — Hand over passport and be prepared for possible questions about stay.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Valid for at least 3 months beyond intended departure date.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Confirmed flight reservation.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter.
- **Travel health insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statements, cash, or credit card.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** €65 per day
- Bank statements
- Traveler's checks
- Cash

Amount may vary; border officer decides adequacy.

## Good to know

- Must abide by 90/180 day rule for short stays in Schengen area.
- Overstaying can lead to fines, deportation, and future entry bans.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity insufficient** — Ensure passport valid for at least 3 months beyond intended departure.
- **Insufficient funds or no onward ticket** — Carry sufficient funds and return ticket proof.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Venezuela need a visa for France?

Citizens of Venezuela can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.

### How long can citizens of Venezuela stay in France?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Venezuela need for France?

Valid passport; Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation; Travel health insurance; Proof of sufficient funds.

### How long must my passport be valid for France?

At least 3 months.

## More

- [France visa for every passport](/visa/france)
- [Every destination for Venezuela passport holders](/visa/passport/venezuela)