{"id":7737,"date":"2024-06-20T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/?p=7737"},"modified":"2024-06-19T09:44:12","modified_gmt":"2024-06-19T09:44:12","slug":"visa-free-countries-for-french-passport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aipassportphotos.com\/blog\/visa-free-countries-for-french-passport\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Countries Can French Passport Holders Travel without Visa"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Having a French passport gives you access to travel to many countries all around the world. There are some countries you can go with a valid visa whereas there are some countries you can go without a visa. This is the most updated guide on the countries for French passport holders to travel and the different visa requirements for these destination countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How powerful is a French passport?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

According to the Passport Index, as of June 2024, the French passport<\/a> is ranking No.3 in the world, only right after Singapore, Italy and Spain. French passport visa free countries are up to 162. France being a member of the EU, its passport holders have visa-free access to all the EU countries as well as the Schengen countries. On top of that, a French passport comes with benefits concerning education, medical and business. It is easier for minors to enroll in an EU university and it gives you more convenience to start a business in the EU with a French passport.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Visa free countries for French passport<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Until this June, there are 162 French passport free visa countries and territories. If you hold a French passport, you can go to these countries without a visa. The visa-free countries are located in different parts of the world. Most of them are in Europe, Central America and Asia, such as the UK, Jamaica and China. Some of them are Island countries in the Pacific as well as countries in Africa and South America. The rest of them are found in North America and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Country \/ Region<\/th>Duration<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
\"\"\u00a0Albania<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Andorra<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Angola<\/td>30 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Antigua and Barbuda<\/td>180 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Argentina<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Armenia<\/td>180 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Austria<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Bahamas<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Barbados<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Belarus<\/td>30 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Belgium<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Belize<\/td>30 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Bolivia<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Botswana<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Brazil<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Brunei<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Bulgaria<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Canada<\/td>180 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Chile<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0China<\/td>15 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Colombia<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Costa Rica<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Croatia<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Cyprus<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Czech Republic<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Denmark<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Dominica<\/td>180 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Ecuador<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0El Salvador<\/td>180 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Estonia<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Eswatini<\/td>30 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Fiji<\/td>120 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Finland<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Gambia<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Georgia<\/td>1 year<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Germany<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Greece<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Grenada<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Guatemala<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Guyana<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Haiti<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Honduras<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Hungary<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Iceland<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Ireland<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Italy<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Jamaica<\/td>30 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Japan<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Kazakhstan<\/td>30 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Kosovo<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Kiribati<\/td>120 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Kyrgyzstan<\/td>60 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Latvia<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Lesotho<\/td>14 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Liechtenstein<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Lithuania<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Luxembourg<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Malawi<\/td>30 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Malaysia<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Malta<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Marshall Islands<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Mauritius<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Mexico<\/td>180 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Micronesia<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Moldova<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Monaco<\/td>3 months<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Mongolia<\/td>30 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Montenegro<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Morocco<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Mozambique<\/td>30 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Namibia<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Netherlands<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Nicaragua<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0North Macedonia<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Norway<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Oman<\/td>14 days \/ 30 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Palau<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Panama<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Paraguay<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Peru<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Philippines<\/td>30 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Poland<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Portugal<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Qatar<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Romania<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Rwanda<\/td>30 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Saint Kitts and Nevis<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Saint Lucia<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Saint Vincent and the Grenadines<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Samoa<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0San Marino<\/td>3 months<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe<\/td>15 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Senegal<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Serbia<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Seychelles<\/td>3 months<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Singapore<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Slovakia<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Slovenia<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Solomon Islands<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0South Africa<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Spain<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Suriname<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Sweden<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0\u00a0Switzerland<\/td>Unlimited stay<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Tajikistan<\/td>30 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Thailand<\/td>30 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Timor-Leste<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Tonga<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Trinidad and Tobago<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Tunisia<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Turkey<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Tuvalu<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Ukraine<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0United Arab Emirates<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0United Kingdom<\/td>180 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Uruguay<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Uzbekistan<\/td>30 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Vanuatu<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Vatican City<\/td>1 day<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Venezuela<\/td>90 days<\/td><\/tr>
\"\"\u00a0Vietnam<\/td>45 days<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

That being said, it is crucial to check the duration of stay and the permissible purpose for travel in the destination country before you go. Each country has its own restrictions for how long a traveller can stay. It can vary from 14 days to unlimited stay depending on the country’s visa waiver policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember you still need a valid passport when traveling to the visa-free countries. Usually, your passport validity should be 6 months beyond your departure date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visa on arrival countries for French citizens<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

French citizens are eligible to travel to 27 countries with a visa on arrival. Half of the visa-on-arrival countries are in Asia, such as Indonesia and Pakistan. The other half are mainly in Africa, such as Egypt and Madagascar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visa on arrival countries for French passport holders<\/td><\/tr>
Bahrain<\/td>Bangladesh<\/td>Burkina Faso<\/td><\/tr>
Burundi<\/td>Cambodia<\/td>Comoros<\/td><\/tr>
Egypt<\/td>Ethiopia<\/td>Guinea-Bissau<\/td><\/tr>
Indonesia<\/td>Iraq<\/td>Jordan<\/td><\/tr>
Kuwait<\/td>Laos<\/td>Lebanon<\/td><\/tr>
Madagascar<\/td>Maldives<\/td>Mauritania<\/td><\/tr>
Nepal<\/td>Pakistan<\/td>Saudi Arabia<\/td><\/tr>
Sierra Leone<\/td>Somalia<\/td>Sri Lanka<\/td><\/tr>
Saint Helena<\/td>Tanzania<\/td>Zimbabwe<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

With a France passport, when you enter these countries, you can apply for a visa at the airport or border crossing point. You may need to fill out some forms, present documents as required and pay the relevant visa fee. After the procedure is done, you will receive a VOA (visa on arrival). Fees, visa validity and duration of stay will vary from country to country. Please check with your destination country before departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

eVisa countries for France passport holders<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Twenty countries require an eVisa (electronic visa) for France passport holders. Among them, 13 countries are in Africa such as Nigeria, and the rest are mostly in Asia including Russia and India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

eVisa for French citizens<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Azerbaijan<\/td>Benin<\/td>Bhutan<\/td><\/tr>
Cameroon<\/td>Democratic Republic of the Congo<\/td>Ivory Coast<\/td><\/tr>
Djibouti<\/td>Equatorial Guinea<\/td>Gabon<\/td><\/tr>
Guinea<\/td>India<\/td>Iran<\/td><\/tr>
Libya<\/td>Myanmar<\/td>Nigeria<\/td><\/tr>
Papua New Guinea<\/td>Russia<\/td>South Sudan<\/td><\/tr>
Togo<\/td>Uganda<\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Obtaining an eVisa is similar to getting a regular visa. However, it is more convenient because you don’t need to visit an embassy. The whole process can be done online. The online application involves completing an application form, uploading the required documents (including a passport photo) and making relevant payments. Once your application is approved, you will receive the eVisa through e-mail in PDF or other digital format. You must print it out and take it with you when you cross the border of the destination country. Some officers may ask you to present a physical copy of the eVisa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

eTA countries for a French passport<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

eTA stands for Electronic Travel Authorization. An eTA is a digital document that allows you to travel to specific countries that do not require a visa if you hold a French passport. It can be applied online as well. The application process is streamlined and efficient. You can get your eTA within hours or a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

eTA for French passport holders<\/td><\/tr>
American Samoa<\/td>American Samoa<\/td>Australia<\/td><\/tr>
Australia<\/td>Canada<\/td>Canada<\/td><\/tr>
Guam<\/td>Guam<\/td>Kenya<\/td><\/tr>
Kenya<\/td>New Zealand<\/td>New Zealand<\/td><\/tr>
Norfolk Island<\/td>Norfolk Island<\/td>Northern Mariana Islands<\/td><\/tr>
Northern Mariana Islands<\/td>Pakistan<\/td>Pakistan<\/td><\/tr>
Puerto Rico<\/td>Puerto Rico<\/td>Sri Lanka<\/td><\/tr>
Sri Lanka<\/td>United States of America<\/td>United States of America<\/td><\/tr>
US Virgin Islands<\/td>US Virgin Islands<\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Countries with <\/strong>visa requirements for French citizens<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are a French citizen, it is necessary to apply for a regular visa in 17 destination countries when you travel. Nine of them are countries in Africa and the others are in Asia, Central America, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The visa application procedure should be carried out at the destination country’s embassy or a consulate in France. You should gather the necessary documents including your passport, photos, itinerary, proof of financial means and so on. For detailed and complete requirements, please check with your destination country prior to your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Countries with visa requirements for French passport holders<\/td><\/tr>
Afghanistan<\/td>Algeria<\/td>Central African Republic<\/td><\/tr>
Chad<\/td>Republic of the Congo<\/td>Cuba<\/td><\/tr>
Eritrea<\/td>Ghana<\/td>Liberia<\/td><\/tr>
Mali<\/td>Nauru<\/td>Niger<\/td><\/tr>
North Korea<\/td>Sudan<\/td>Syria<\/td><\/tr>
Turkmenistan<\/td>Yemen<\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

French refugee travel document visa-free countries<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The French refugee travel document allows refugees in France to travel internationally. If you have been granted refugee status, you can apply for it. You may wonder about which countries I can travel with French refugee travel document without visa. More than you think! With the document, you will have access to countries all over the world including European countries, North American countries, South American countries, Asian countries, African countries and Oceania countries. However, not all countries in these regions are part of the agreement and they have different requirements for travellers with refugee status. Don’t forget to check the detailed requirements when you plan your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1.  How many countries can a French passport travel to without a visa?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As of June 2024, French passport holders can travel to 162 countries without a visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.  Do French citizens need a visa for the USA?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No. The USA is a visa-free country for French citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.  Do French citizens need a visa for the UK?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No. The UK is a visa-free country for French citizens. UK citizens or even BRP holders can also travel France without visa. To find more information about visa-free access, you can head over UK BRP visa free countries<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.  Does a French passport need a visa for Hong Kong?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

No. French passport holders do not need a visa for Hong Kong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Holding a French passport gives you the opportunity to explore many countries all around the world. However, visa requirements are very important and they will change from time to time in different countries. It is best to check with the destination country to make sure about visa requirements before you travel.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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