French passport

According to the Guide Passport Ranking Index, the French passport is now placed fourth among all passports worldwide. The ranking of the France passport is based on the level of global admission it provides to holders, who can visit 190 countries without a visa but must obtain one to enter 25 additional nations.

Ordinary passports feature a Bordeaux-red front cover with the diplomatic insignia of France emblazoned in its center, unlike those from the majority of other EU nations, which are burgundy. Below the emblazer is the word "PASSEPORT" (Passport), and above that are the words "Union européenne" and "République française." At the bottom of the "e-passport" cover is a symbol for a microchip. The word "PASSEPORT" is italicized on e-passports that use biometric authentication. French passports follow the same EU design, and they typically include 32 pages.

Every person who lives in France is also a member of the EU. Having a passport and a national identity card gives you the freedom to travel and live wherever you like inside the European Union, the European Economic Area, and Switzerland.

190 visa-free destinations