Embassy of France in Minsk, Belarus; address 11 Liberty Square, Minsk; phone +375172291800. Head of mission: Mr. Ludovic Royer. Plus 1 other mission.
Head of mission: Mr. Ludovic Royer, Chargé d'Affaires (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Belarus, 3 Sep 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Yousef Hassan Al-Saie, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
France is a top global tourism destination, attracting millions of visitors annually. While it may appeal to some Belarusians, only a portion of the approximately 500,000 Belarusians who travel abroad each year are likely to consider France as their destination.
France presents a mixed safety profile for tourists coming from Belarus. According to safety rankings, France is 40th out of 40 countries for safety while walking alone at night, similar to Belarus, which ranks 38th. However, the Global Peace Index ranks France 84th out of 160 countries, indicating it is safer than Belarus, which is ranked 110th. In terms of murder rates, France has a lower rate at 1.1 per 100,000 people compared to Belarus's 2.4. Female murder rates also reflect this trend, with France at 0.7 and Belarus at 1.7. Regarding organized crime, Belarus generally scores better in several categories, such as mafia groups (4.0 vs. France's 6.0) and human trafficking (7.0 vs. France's 6.0). However, France scores better in state crime (3.0 vs. Belarus's 9.0). Overall, while France has certain safety challenges, it is relatively safer than Belarus in terms of murder rates and overall peace, making it a viable destination for tourists from Belarus.