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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.