AFVisa required
AsiaEntry formalities can change without notice and must not be interpreted as permission to travel.
!All travel is formally advised against because of the highly unstable situation, terrorism and the extremely high kidnapping risk.
ZAShort stay visa-free
AfricaNo visa required in advance for a tourist stay under 90 days.
!Check the date written on the entry stamp immediately.
ALShort stay visa-free
EuropeNo visa is required for a tourist stay of up to 90 days in a 6-month period.
!Albania does not recognise the automatic extension of older French identity cards: the printed expiry date must cover the trip.
DZVisa required
AfricaA visa is required before departure; a visa on arrival of up to 30 days exists only for certain organised Grand South tours.
!Several border and Saharan areas are advised against; foreign currency worth €1,000 or more must be declared.
DEEuropean free movement
EuropeFree movement for French nationals; no tourist visa is required.
!Temporary internal border controls remain possible, so keep your document accessible.
ADShort stay visa-free
EuropeEU nationals do not need a visa; access is through France or Spain.
!Andorra is not in Schengen. A child travelling without a parent also needs an authorisation to leave France and a copy of the signing parent’s document.
AOShort stay visa-free
AfricaFrench nationals are visa-exempt for tourist stays up to 30 days per entry.
!A yellow fever certificate is required when arriving from a risk area; travel via Cabinda and DRC requires the relevant transit visas.
AGShort stay visa-free
AmericasFrench passport holders do not need a visa for a tourist stay under 6 months.
!Medical capacity is limited and hurricane season generally runs from June to November.
SAVisa required
Middle EastA tourist eVisa is required before departure for French nationals.
!Medical cover is required and religious pilgrimages follow separate additional procedures.
ARShort stay visa-free
AmericasNo visa for a stay under 3 months.
!Exit rules for minors born or living in Argentina are specific and may require notarised permission.
AMShort stay visa-free
AsiaFrench nationals do not need a visa for a stay of less than 6 months.
!Land borders with Turkey and Azerbaijan are closed; areas bordering Azerbaijan should be avoided according to the security map.
AUOnline authorisation
OceaniaAn eVisitor subclass 651 or another visa is required before departure.
!Every traveller, including children, needs their own authorisation linked to their passport.
ATEuropean free movement
EuropeFree movement for French nationals, with no short-stay visa.
!The motorway vignette and winter equipment are driving requirements, not entry formalities.
AZOnline authorisation
AsiaA visa is required before departure; the official ASAN eVisa normally allows one entry and up to 30 days in the country.
!Most of the country is advised against except for essential travel; land borders are closed to travellers and French nationals face an arbitrary-detention risk.
BSShort stay visa-free
AmericasFrench nationals may make a short tourist visit without a visa; confirm the admitted duration on arrival.
!Transit through the United States requires full US formalities, including a compliant passport and ESTA or visa as applicable.
BHVisa required
Middle EastA paid visa is required and is available on arrival at the airport or as an eVisa before departure.
!Travel to Bahrain has been advised against except for essential reasons since 17 July 2026 because of the regional situation.
BDVisa required
AsiaA visa is required and applying through the embassy before departure is strongly recommended. Eligible travellers may still obtain a visa on arrival after pre-registration.
!Entry is not available by sea and vehicles may no longer enter through a land border.
BBShort stay visa-free
AmericasFrench passport holders do not need a visa for a tourist stay under 3 months.
!Arrange insurance covering treatment and evacuation; monitor hurricane alerts from June to November.
BEEuropean free movement
EuropeFree movement for French nationals; no tourist visa is required.
!Border proximity does not remove the need to carry valid identification.
BZShort stay visa-free
AmericasFrench passport holders do not need a visa for a tourist stay under 30 days.
!Minors travelling with one parent need the other parent’s authorisation; increased caution is required because of crime.
BJOnline authorisation
AfricaA visa is required and must be requested on the official e-Visa portal before travel.
!Northern border areas face a terrorist threat; check the official vigilance map before planning any route.
BTVisa required
AsiaA visa is required and must be arranged at least 15 days before departure through an approved Bhutanese tour operator or representative.
!In addition to the visa fee, the Sustainable Development Fee was listed as USD 100 per day in the official guidance on 9 June 2026.
BYShort stay visa-free
EuropeA temporary visa exemption is announced for French nationals until 31 December 2026, for up to 30 days per entry.
!All travel is formally advised against. The exemption cannot be used to enter Russia and its end date must be checked again before departure.
BOShort stay visa-free
AmericasFrench nationals do not need a tourist visa for up to 90 days in a 12-month period.
!Missing accommodation registration or a border stamp may result in a fine; also prepare for altitude-related risks.
BAShort stay visa-free
EuropeNo visa is required for a tourist stay under 90 days.
!Older extended identity cards are not recognised. When entering by road, check that the passport receives a dated entry stamp.
BWShort stay visa-free
AfricaNo visa is required for a short stay; free permission is issued at the border.
!Check the granted date immediately; a child travelling with one parent needs authorisation from the absent parent.
BRShort stay visa-free
AmericasNo visa for a tourist stay under 90 days.
!French-Brazilian dual nationals must enter and leave with their Brazilian passport.
BNOnline authorisation
AsiaNo visa for up to 90 days, but an E-Arrival Card is mandatory for every air, land or sea arrival.
!Complete the E-Arrival Card no earlier than 3 days before departure and keep its reference; local and customs rules are strict.
BGEuropean free movement
EuropeFrench nationals do not need a short-stay visa; the travel document must be valid on the day of travel.
!A document reported lost or stolen remains invalid even if it is later found, and entry may be refused.
BFOnline authorisation
AfricaAn e-Visa is required before departure, plus an online travel form before every entry and exit.
!All travel to Burkina Faso is formally advised against amid current severe regional tensions.
BIOnline authorisation
AfricaA visa is required: apply online, then collect at the airport for USD 90; online entry and exit forms are also required.
!The land border with Rwanda is closed; several areas require increased caution because of the regional security context.
KHVisa required
AsiaA tourist visa is required and is available as an eVisa or on arrival depending on the entry point.
!Cambodia e-Arrival is also required at airports; check which land borders accept the eVisa.
CMOnline authorisation
AfricaA visa is required before departure and must be requested on the official evisacam platform.
!The Far North and several North-West and South-West sectors are formally advised against; consult the official map.
CAOnline authorisation
AmericasAn eTA is required when arriving by air; it is not required when arriving by land or sea.
!French-Canadian dual nationals must travel with a valid Canadian passport.
CVOnline authorisation
AfricaNo tourist visa for up to 30 days, but EASE pre-registration and the airport security fee are required at least 5 days before arrival.
!Enter and leave only through authorised airports and ports; retain proof of the EASE fee payment.
CLShort stay visa-free
AmericasNo visa for a tourist stay under 3 months.
!Easter Island limits stays to 30 days and checks return and accommodation evidence.