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France Passport

Visa Requirements 2026

French passport holders enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 142 destinations worldwide. Use our visa checker tool below to find specific requirements for any destination.

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Global Rank #2

142

Visa-free destinations

Visa-Free

103

Visa on Arrival

eVisa

Visa Required

Visa-Free Countries

French passport holders can enter these 103 countries without a visa

Europe(43)

Asia(14)

🇧🇳Brunei 🇬🇪Georgia 🇭🇰Hong Kong 🇮🇱Israel 🇯🇵Japan 🇲🇴Macau 🇲🇾Malaysia 🇵🇭Philippines 🇸🇬Singapore 🇰🇷South Korea 🇹🇼Taiwan 🇹🇭Thailand 🇹🇱Timor-Leste 🇹🇷Turkey

North America(22)

eVisa Countries

Apply online before traveling to these 19 destinations

Asia(10)

🇦🇿Azerbaijan 🇧🇭Bahrain 🇮🇳India 🇰🇼Kuwait 🇲🇲Myanmar 🇵🇰Pakistan 🇶🇦Qatar 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates 🇻🇳Vietnam

Africa(9)

🇧🇯Benin 🇧🇮Burundi 🇬🇭Ghana 🇨🇮Ivory Coast 🇱🇸Lesotho 🇱🇷Liberia 🇲🇱Mali 🇳🇦Namibia 🇳🇪Niger

Visa Required

Apply at an embassy for these 30 countries

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries can French passport holders visit visa-free?

French passport holders can visit 142 countries without obtaining a visa in advance. This includes 103 completely visa-free destinations and 39 countries that offer visa-on-arrival.

What is the France passport ranking?

The France passport is ranked #2 globally according to the Henley Passport Index 2026. This ranking is based on the number of destinations passport holders can access without a prior visa.

Which popular destinations require a visa for French citizens?

French passport holders need to apply for a visa in advance to visit 30 countries. Always check specific requirements before traveling as visa policies can change.

Can French passport holders get an eVisa?

Yes, 19 countries offer electronic visas (eVisa) for French passport holders. eVisas can typically be applied for online and are processed within a few days. This is often more convenient than visiting an embassy.