French Passport Ranking & Visa-Free Countries
Last verified: Aug 2026 · Total access: 211 of 228 destinations
How This Rank Is Calculated
Rank is based on the total number of countries and territories a French passport holder can enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or via e-Visa/ETA — the same methodology used by the Henley Passport Index. Our underlying visa-requirement data is sourced from Wikipedia's per-nationality visa requirement pages and cross-checked periodically against Henley's published figures.
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How powerful is the French passport?
The French passport ranks #4 globally, with visa-free, visa-on-arrival, or e-visa access to 211 countries and territories as of August 2026.
How many countries can Frenchs visit without a visa?
French passport holders can travel to 143 countries visa-free, plus a further 26 with visa-on-arrival access.
Which countries offer e-Visa access for an French passport?
42 countries currently offer e-Visa or ETA-based entry for French passport holders. See the full grouped list below.