🇫🇷 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 Sep 13, 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
- Entry with DNI or national ID card is valid; border controls have been reinforced but document requirements remain unchanged
- No visa required for Spanish citizens traveling to France
- For road travel, check latest updates from emergency and traffic services and the Spanish Embassy in Paris
Risk areas and situations
- High wildfire risk across France from April to October during summer season
- Do not travel to the Bordeaux area or the Landes and Gironde departments due to active wildfires
- High temperatures across the entire country require staying alert and following authority instructions at all times
- France is under VIGIPIRATE level 'urgence attentat' (highest alert, declared 24 March 2024); extra caution advised in tourist spots and public transport
Local laws and customs
- In case of theft or loss without physical harm, report to police as 'main courante'; if physical harm occurred, file a 'plainte'
Health
- No mandatory vaccines required to enter France
- If traveling to French overseas departments and territories, consult precautions against malaria and other tropical diseases
- Check the Spanish Ministry of Health website for further traveler health information
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 |
…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 Sep 13, 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.