🇫🇷 Is France safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of France: 91 diplomatic missions from 71 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Nov 14, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to France
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Check local media and follow instructions from local authorities
- No specific travel restrictions; Spaniards can enter with national ID or passport and need no visa, though border checks are reinforced
- Report theft or loss to the police: main courante if nobody was hurt, plainte if there was a robbery with assault
- Consulates issue return travel documents to Spaniards left without papers; declare loss or theft of documents at the Consulate General
Risk areas and situations
- After recent events, local curfews may be introduced at short notice; check whether your area is affected
- Wildfire risk is high during the summer season, from April to October
- Since 22 June 2026 France is at 'vigilance renforcée', second step of VIGIPIRATE; take care at busy tourist sites and on public transport
- Keep bags in sight, split documents, cash and cards, and use cash machines discreetly
Health
- No vaccines are required to enter France
- Trips to overseas territories may call for malaria and tropical disease precautions
Emergency numbers in France
Embassies and consulates in France
91 diplomatic missions from 71 countries, across 13 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 9 | Bayonne, Lyon, OCDE - París |
| 🇦🇲 Armenia | 3 | Lyon, Marseille, Paris |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 3 | Bordeaux, Marseille, Paris |
| 🇸🇮 Slovenia | 3 | Paris, Saint-Étienne, Toulouse |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 2 | Paris, Strasbourg |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 2 | Marseille, Paris |
| 🇧🇯 Benin | 2 | Lyon, Paris |
| 🇧🇾 Belarus | 2 | Lyon, Paris |
| 🇲🇹 Malta | 2 | Lyon, Paris |
| 🇺🇸 United States | 2 | Paris, Strasbourg |
| 🇦🇩 Andorra | 1 | Paris |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | Paris |
…and 59 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in France is French. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in French, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is France safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for France is 1.5/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Nov 14, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in France?
The general emergency number in France is 112. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in France?
Telcomia tracks 91 diplomatic missions from 71 countries in France, across 13 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.