Visa Free Countries for French Citizens

French citizens enjoy many benefits from their passports, including entry visa-free to 122 countries*. For other countries, they are required to have an eVisa or get a visa on arrival. For countries where a visa is required, French citizens cannot enter without applying for a visa prior to traveling.

Where Can French Citizens Travel Without a Visa?

If you have a French passport, then you can enter visa-free in the following countries:

Country	Allowed Stay	Country	Allowed Stay
Albania	90 days	Malta	Unlimited stay
Andorra	90 days	Marshall Islands	90 days
Antigua and Barbuda	180 days	Mauritius	90 days
Argentina	90 days	Mexico	180 days
Armenia	180 days	Micronesia	90 days
Austria	Unlimited stay	Moldova	90 days
Bahamas	90 days	Monaco	90 days
Barbados	90 days	Montenegro	90 days
Belgium	Unlimited stay	Morocco	90 days
Belize	30 days	Namibia	90 days
Bolivia	90 days	Netherlands	Unlimited stay
Bosnia and Herzegovina	90 days	Nicaragua	90 days
Botswana	90 days	North Macedonia	90 days
Brazil	90 days	Norway	Unlimited stay
Brunei	90 days	Oman	10 days
Bulgaria	Unlimited stay	Palau	90 days
Canada	180 days	Palestine	30 days
Cape Verde	30 days	Panama	180 days
Chile	90 days	Paraguay	90 days
Colombia	180 days	Peru	90 days
Costa Rica	90 days	Philippines	30 days
Croatia	Unlimited stay	Poland	Unlimited stay
Cyprus	Unlimited stay	Portugal	Unlimited stay
Czech Republic	Unlimited stay	Qatar	90 days
Denmark	Unlimited stay	Romania	Unlimited stay
Dominica	90 days	Saint Kitts and Nevis	90 days
Dominican Republic	90 days	Saint Lucia	90 days
Ecuador	90 days	Saint Vincent and the Grenadines	90 days
El Salvador	90 days	Samoa	90 days
Estonia	Unlimited stay	San Marino	90 days
Eswatini	30 days	Sao Tome and Principe	15 days
Fiji	120 days	Senegal	90 days
Finland	Unlimited stay	Serbia	90 days
Georgia	360 days	Seychelles	90 days
Germany	Unlimited stay	Singapore	90 days
Greece	Unlimited stay	Slovakia	Unlimited stay
Grenada	90 days	Slovenia	Unlimited stay
Guatemala	90 days	Solomon Islands	Unlimited stay
Guyana	90 days	South Africa	90 days
Haiti	90 days	South Korea	90 days
Honduras	90 days	Spain	Unlimited stay
Hong Kong	90 days	Sweden	Unlimited stay
Hungary	Unlimited stay	Switzerland	Unlimited stay
Iceland	Unlimited stay	Taiwan	90 days
Indonesia	30 days	Thailand	30 days
Ireland	Unlimited stay	Timor-Leste	90 days
Israel	90 days	Tonga	90 days
Italy	Unlimited stay	Trinidad and Tobago	90 days
Jamaica	30 days	Tunisia	90 days
Kazakhstan	30 days	Tuvalu	90 days
Kiribati	90 days	Ukraine	90 days
Kosovo	90 days	United Arab Emirates	90 days
Kyrgyzstan	60 days	United Kingdom	80 days
Latvia	Unlimited stay	United States	90 days
Lesotho	14 days	Uruguay	90 days
Liechtenstein	Unlimited stay	Uzbekistan	30 days
Lithuania	Unlimited stay	Vanuatu	90 days
Luxembourg	Unlimited stay	Vatican City	1 day
Macau	90 days	Venezuela	90 days
Malaysia	90 days	Vietnam	15 days
		Turkey	90 days

Countries That Require eVisa for French Citizens

For the countries listed below, you need to have an eVisa:

Country	Allowed stay
Angola	30 days
Australia	90 days
Azerbaijan	30 days
Bahrain	14 days
Benin	30 days / 8 days
Cambodia	30 days
Democratic Republic of the Congo	3 months
Cote d'Ivoire	3 months
Djibouti	31 days
Egypt	30 days
Ethiopia	up to 90 days
Gabon	90 days
Guinea	90 days
Guinea-Bissau	90 days
India	60 days
Iran	30 days
Kenya	3 months
Kuwait	3 months
Laos	30 days
Madagascar	90 days
Malawi	90 days
Myanmar	28 days
New Zealand	3 months
Nigeria	90 days
Pakistan	3 months
Papua New Guinea	60 days
Russia	16 days
Rwanda	30 days
Saudi Arabia	90 days
South Sudan	3 months up to 6
Sri Lanka	30 days
Suriname	90 days
Tanzania	3 months
Uganda	90 days
Zambia	90 days
Zimbabwe	3 months

French Citizens Visa on Arrival Requirements

Visa on arrival is required if you want to enter one of the following countries:

Country	Allowed stay
Bahrain	14 days
Bangladesh	30 days
Benin	30 days / 8 days
Burkina Faso	1 month
Cambodia	30 days
Comoros	45 days
Egypt	30 days
Ethiopia	up to 90 days
Gabon	90 days
Gambia	15 days (renewable)
Guinea-Bissau	90 days
Iraq	60 days
Jordan	1 month
Kenya	3 months
Kuwait	3 months
Laos	30 days
Lebanon	1 month
Madagascar	90 days
Malawi	90 days
Maldives	30 days
Mauritania	1 month up to 2
Mozambique	30 days
Nepal	90 days
Pakistan	3 months
Papua New Guinea	60 days
Rwanda	30 days
Saudi Arabia	90 days
Sierra Leone	1 month (with extension)
Somalia	1 month
Sri Lanka	30 days
Tajikistan	45 days
Tanzania	3 months
Togo	7 days
Uganda	90 days
Zambia	90 days
Zimbabwe	3 months

Visa Requirements for French Citizens

As a French citizen, you cannot enter the following countries without applying for a visa:

Afghanistan	China	Mali
Algeria	Republic of the Congo	Mongolia
Belarus	Equatorial Guinea	Nauru
Bhutan	Eritrea	Niger
Burundi	Ghana	Sudan
Cameroon	North Korea	Syria
Central African Republic	Liberia	Turkmenistan
Chad	Libya	Yemen

What Documents Do I Need for a Visa-Free Country?

For a visa-free country, you usually need only your passport and valid travel insurance. Some countries may require proof of financial means, but this depends on where you are traveling.

Please make sure you have a valid passport at the time of your travel, even though some countries may allow you to use your expired passport, this is not always the case.

Do I Need a Passport to Enter a Country I Have Freedom of Movement?

You do not need a passport for the countries where you enjoy freedom of movement. However, you must have a valid ID issued from France, when you enter that specific country.

How Do I Apply for a Visa if I Need One?

If you are traveling to a country where you need a visa (see above), then you have to follow these steps to get one:

1. Locate a consulate/embassy in your country. When you need to apply for a visa, you have to find a consulate of the country you are visiting. Consulates are usually responsible for visa issues, but in case you cannot find a specific consulate in France, then find an embassy of that country. In some cases, the country may be represented by another embassy, so make sure you find out where you have to apply for a visa.
2. Gather the necessary documents. For every visa application, you need to prepare several documents. Usually, you need your passport, a visa application form, financial documents, travel insurance, itinerary, proof of accommodation, and so on. Some documents may require translation and legalization, so make sure to check beforehand if you need to complete that extra step.
3. Make an appointment. Once you have your documents ready, then make an appointment with a representative office for your visa. Depending on their workload, it may take weeks or even months to get a visa appointment.
4. Attend your appointment. After your appointment is confirmed, you have to go to the representative office to submit your application, submit your fingerprints and attend a visa interview if required. Not all consulates require an interview, but it’s always best to be prepared.
5. Pay the visa fee. For the majority of visa applications, you have to pay an application fee before your visa is issued. Sometimes you may be required to pay the fee before your interview so you can bring your visa receipt with you.
6. Get your visa. If your application is successful, you can get your visa as soon as you are notified. The length of your visa depends on what type of visa you applied for, and which country you are visiting. However, make sure you know how long you can stay so you don’t overstay after your visa expires or you may face fines, deportation, or jail time.

Please note that this process includes only some general steps when it comes to visa applications. Not every country follows the same procedure. In some countries, you may complete the entire application online, and you have to visit the consulate only to submit your fingerprints.

*Please note that the number of visa-free countries does not include disputed, dependent, or in-conflict territories.