France passport: visa-free countries & requirements

126 visa-free destinations · 39 visa on arrival or eVisa

165 of 59 top destinations require no advance visa for France passport holders.

France's passport stands at the pinnacle of travel freedom: 127 countries welcome French citizens without advance visas, plus 38 more grant e-visas or instant authorizations on arrival. This unmatched mobility reflects centuries of French influence and France's role as a pillar of the European Union.

Each answer shows when we last verified it against the official source. Entries we have not verified yet are labeled as dataset-only.

Visa-free & easy access 39

Visa on arrival / eVisa / ETA 20

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