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Explore where France passport holders can live, work, and travel. 79 countries accessible without a traditional visa application.
Quick answer
A France passport allows visa-free entry to 45 countries, visa-on-arrival access to 5 more, e-visa access to 12, and freedom of movement to 29 — total 79 countries accessible without a traditional visa application. France ranks #23 of 95 passports globally (tier-2). 29 countries permit work without a separate work visa for France citizens. 9 destinations offer digital nomad visas.
Key facts
The France passport ranks #23 of 95 in WhereNext's mobility index — a mid-tier mobility passport with 79 countries accessible without a prior visa application (45 visa-free, 5 visa-on-arrival, 29 via freedom-of-movement agreements). Similar-access peers include Portugal (79) and Spain (79). Compared with the median passport in our index, France uniquely unlocks Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom without a traditional visa application.
Closest peers by access: Portugal (79) · Spain (79) · Canada (79)
France passport holders can access 79 countries without a traditional visa application — 45 visa-free, 5 with visa on arrival, and 29 through freedom of movement agreements.
Work rights: 29 countries allow France citizens to work without a separate work visa, including Portugal, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, Sweden, and 24 more.
Digital nomad visas: 9 countries offer digital nomad or remote work visas accessible to France passport holders, including Mexico, Japan, Costa Rica, Thailand, Vietnam, and 4 more.
Paths to residency: 75 countries offer residency pathways for France citizens, including Portugal, Spain, Mexico, Canada, New Zealand, and 70 more.
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