France Passport Visa-Free Countries
French Republic
- Region
- Western Europe
- Capital
- Paris
- Population
- 66,351,959
- Currency
- euro (EUR)
- Languages
- French
Where can the France passport go?
Albania
Andorra
Angola
Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina
Armenia
Austria
Bahamas
Barbados
Belarus
Belgium
Belize
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Bulgaria
Cape Verde
Chile
China
Colombia
Costa Rica
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Dominica
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
El Salvador
Estonia
Eswatini
Fiji
Finland
Gambia
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Grenada
Guatemala
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Jamaica
Japan
Kazakhstan
Kiribati
Kosovo
Kyrgyzstan
Latvia
Lesotho
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Macau
Malawi
Malaysia
Malta
Marshall Islands
Mauritius
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Monaco
Mongolia
Montenegro
Morocco
Mozambique
Namibia
Netherlands
Nicaragua
North Macedonia
Norway
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Rwanda
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
San Marino
São Tomé and Príncipe
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Singapore
Slovakia
Slovenia
Solomon Islands
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Tuvalu
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Vatican City
Venezuela
Vietnam
Zambia
Visa-Free Countries for French Citizens by Region
Asia
Armenia (180 days) Brunei (90 days) China (30 days) Georgia (360 days) Hong Kong (90 days) Israel (90 days) Japan (90 days) Kazakhstan (30 days) Kyrgyzstan (60 days) Macau (90 days) Malaysia (90 days) Mongolia (30 days) Palestine Philippines (30 days) Singapore (90 days) South Korea (90 days) Taiwan (90 days) Tajikistan (30 days) Thailand (60 days) Timor-Leste (90 days) Turkey (90 days) United Arab Emirates (90 days) Uzbekistan (30 days) Vietnam (45 days)
Europe
Albania (90 days) Andorra Austria Belarus (30 days) Belgium Bosnia and Herzegovina (90 days) Bulgaria Croatia Cyprus Czechia Denmark Estonia Finland Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Kosovo (90 days) Latvia Liechtenstein Lithuania Luxembourg Malta Moldova (90 days) Monaco Montenegro (90 days) Netherlands North Macedonia (90 days) Norway Poland Portugal Romania San Marino Serbia (90 days) Slovakia Slovenia Spain Sweden Switzerland Ukraine (90 days) United Kingdom (180 days) Vatican City
Americas
Antigua and Barbuda (180 days) Argentina (90 days) Bahamas (90 days) Barbados (90 days) Belize Bolivia (90 days) Brazil (90 days) Chile (90 days) Colombia (90 days) Costa Rica (180 days) Dominica (180 days) Dominican Republic Ecuador (90 days) El Salvador (180 days) Grenada (90 days) Guatemala (90 days) Guyana (90 days) Haiti (90 days) Honduras (90 days) Jamaica (30 days) Mexico (180 days) Nicaragua (90 days) Panama (90 days) Paraguay (90 days) Peru (90 days) Saint Kitts and Nevis (90 days) Saint Lucia (90 days) Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (90 days) Trinidad and Tobago (90 days) Uruguay (90 days) Venezuela (90 days)
Oceania
Fiji (120 days) Kiribati (90 days) Marshall Islands (90 days) Micronesia (90 days) Palau (90 days) Samoa (90 days) Solomon Islands (90 days) Tonga (90 days) Tuvalu (90 days) Vanuatu (120 days)
Africa
Angola (30 days) Botswana (90 days) Cape Verde (30 days) Eswatini (30 days) Gambia (90 days) Lesotho (14 days) Malawi (30 days) Mauritius (90 days) Morocco (90 days) Mozambique (30 days) Namibia (90 days) Rwanda (30 days) São Tomé and Príncipe (15 days) Senegal (90 days) Seychelles (90 days) South Africa (90 days) Tunisia (90 days) Zambia (90 days)
Compare With Other Passports
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Travel Tips for France Passport Holders
- Always check that your passport has at least 6 months validity before traveling.
- Many visa-free countries require proof of onward travel — book return flights before departure.
- Carry printed hotel reservations and sufficient funds proof for immigration checks.
- Visa on arrival destinations often require exact cash in USD or local currency.
- eVisa applications should be submitted at least 72 hours before travel to avoid delays.
- ETAs (like US ESTA or Canadian eTA) are valid for multiple entries over 2–5 years — apply once and reuse.
France Passport Visa-Free Countries — FAQ
How many countries are visa free for France passport holders?
France passport holders can enter 127 countries visa free. Counting visa on arrival (30) and eTA (8) destinations, French citizens can travel to 165 countries without arranging a visa in advance, and a further 18 are available with an eVisa.
What countries are visa free for French citizens?
Visa free countries for French citizens include Albania, Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize. See the full, up-to-date list of all 127 visa-free destinations for France passport holders above.
Which countries can French passport holders visit without a visa?
French passport holders enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 165 countries across Asia, Europe, Americas, Oceania, Africa. The colour-coded list and map above show exactly which countries are visa free, visa on arrival, eVisa, eTA or visa required.
How many countries require a visa for France passport holders?
15 countries currently require French citizens to obtain a visa before arrival. Every other destination is visa free, visa on arrival, eVisa or eTA — check the full breakdown above.