MWOnline authorisation
AfricaA visa has been required since January 2026: e-Visa is recommended; a visa on arrival has also been available since February 2026.
!Print the e-Visa and verify its authenticity; the indicative fee for a single tourist entry is USD 50.
MVOnline authorisation
AsiaA free tourist visa is issued on arrival for under 30 days; the IMUGA traveller declaration is mandatory within 96 hours before the flight.
!Overstaying may lead to arrest, detention and removal; also check the IMUGA declaration requirement before departing the Maldives.
MLVisa required
AfricaA visa is required from a Malian consulate; none is issued at Bamako airport.
!All travel to Mali is formally advised against because of the security situation and severe regional tensions.
MTEuropean free movement
EuropeFrench nationals do not need a short-stay visa; the travel document must be valid on the day of travel.
!Every child must have their own valid identity card or passport.
MAShort stay visa-free
AfricaNo visa for a tourist stay of up to 90 days.
!A return ticket and proof of funds may be requested on arrival.
MUOnline authorisation
AfricaNo tourist visa for stays under 3 months; complete the Mauritius All in One Travel Form before departure.
!Importing electronic cigarettes and their liquids is prohibited; the permitted duration remains at immigration’s discretion.
MROnline authorisation
AfricaElectronic visa authorisation is required before travel, followed by a biometric visa on arrival for €55.
!Use only the 21 international border posts and never the red-zone Gogui crossing; alcohol and pork products are prohibited.
MXShort stay visa-free
AmericasNo short-stay tourist visa, within the period granted by immigration.
!Keep the stamp, e-gate receipt or migration document proving your legal stay.
FMShort stay visa-free
OceaniaNo entry permit is required for a visit of up to 30 days.
!Complete the immigration and quarantine documents supplied by the carrier; inter-state transport, healthcare and evacuation options are limited.
MDShort stay visa-free
EuropeNo visa is required for a stay of up to 90 days in a 6-month period.
!The extension of older identity cards is not recognised. Travel to Transnistria is advised against unless essential and consular assistance there is very limited.
MCShort stay visa-free
EuropeFrench nationals do not need a short-stay visa; the travel document must be valid on the day of travel.
!The border with France is open, but a valid identity card or passport is still needed to prove identity.
MNShort stay visa-free
AsiaUntil 31 December 2026, French tourists may enter visa-free for 30 consecutive days.
!This exemption is temporary and limited to tourism; a long stay must be registered within 48 hours.
MEShort stay visa-free
EuropeNo visa is required for a tourist stay under 90 days.
!An older extended identity card is officially accepted, but a valid passport remains strongly recommended to avoid problems.
MZOnline authorisation
AfricaFor a tourist stay under 30 days, online authorisation is required 5 to 7 days before travel and finalised on arrival.
!Hotel reservations must be paid and evidenced; northern Cabo Delgado remains largely formally advised against.
MMVisa required
AsiaA visa is required before departure; tourist visas may be requested online.
!The entire country is either formally advised against or advised against except for essential travel; armed conflict, mines and arbitrary arrests remain possible.
NAOnline authorisation
AfricaA short-stay visa has been required since April 2025 and may be obtained online or at designated entry points.
!Stamp date errors are frequent and overstays may lead to arrest; minors need the appropriate birth and consent documents.
NRVisa required
OceaniaA visitor visa must be obtained before travel from Nauru Immigration.
!Immigration may temporarily retain the passport on arrival; specialist healthcare generally requires costly evacuation.
NPVisa required
AsiaA tourist visa is required and is available before departure or on arrival in Kathmandu and at selected borders.
!Plan how to pay for the visa and check additional permits required for treks and protected areas.
NIShort stay visa-free
AmericasNo visa for a short stay up to 90 days; an entry request form must be submitted before travel under the official procedure.
!The political situation remains unstable; Bluefields is advised against except for essential travel and the rest of the country requires increased caution.
NEVisa required
AfricaA visa is required before travel; none is issued on arrival.
!All travel to Niger is formally advised against and the French embassy there is closed until further notice.
NGOnline authorisation
AfricaA visa is required: complete the online application then attend the relevant centre; electronic arrival and departure cards are mandatory.
!Many states and routes are formally advised against because of terrorism, kidnapping and crime; consult the official map.
NOEuropean free movement
EuropeSchengen free movement for French nationals; no tourist visa.
!Svalbard has separate conditions and transit through mainland Norway may require additional evidence.
NZOnline authorisation
OceaniaNZeTA and the IVL visitor levy are required before departure for a short visa-free stay.
!Biosecurity is very strict: declare food, hiking gear and animal or plant products.
OMVisa required
Middle EastA visa is required; it is issued free on arrival for a stay of up to 14 days.
!The free 14-day stay cannot be extended and travel through Musandam may require multiple entries.
UGOnline authorisation
AfricaAn e-Visa is required before departure, indicatively USD 50; visas on arrival are suspended.
!Use only the official portal because fraudulent visa sites are common; several border areas require increased caution.
UZShort stay visa-free
AsiaNo visa for a stay of up to 30 days.
!Strictly follow the registration process completed by each accommodation and keep the evidence until departure.
PKVisa required
AsiaA visa must be requested from a Pakistani diplomatic mission before travel.
!Most of the country is formally advised against or advised against except for essential travel, notably because of the very high terrorism risk.
PWShort stay visa-free
OceaniaNo visa is required for a stay of up to 30 days.
!The archipelago requires increased caution and has limited medical capacity; check that diving and evacuation are covered by insurance.
PAShort stay visa-free
AmericasNo visa for under 90 days, with an onward ticket and evidence of USD 500 in funds.
!Check that the entry stamp is in the passport, as its absence can prevent departure.
PGOnline authorisation
OceaniaA short-stay visa is mandatory; the 60-day tourist permit can be requested on the official eVisa portal.
!Security risks are high in several cities and consular capacity is limited: arrange trusted transport, insurance and evacuation before departure.
PYShort stay visa-free
AmericasFrench passport holders do not need a visa for a tourist stay under 90 days.
!Missing entry or exit stamps at land borders may result in a heavy fine; a yellow fever certificate may be required depending on origin.
NLEuropean free movement
EuropeFree movement for French nationals, with no visa for a tourist trip.
!Original identification may be required during transport and accommodation checks.
PEShort stay visa-free
AmericasNo visa for a French tourist stay under 3 months.
!Check the duration recorded by immigration; overstaying leads to a fine and exit formalities.
PHOnline authorisation
AsiaNo advance visa for up to 30 days, but an eTravel Card is required before arrival and departure.
!Complete the free official eTravel form about 72 hours before travel and keep the QR code.
PLEuropean free movement
EuropeFrench nationals do not need a short-stay visa; the travel document must be valid on the day of travel.
!Prefer a valid passport to an older French identity card whose validity was extended without a new printed date.
PTEuropean free movement
EuropeFree movement for French nationals, with no tourist visa.
!For a connection outside Schengen, also check the document rules of the final destination.