2026 data
Australia vs France
France is stronger · +4 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Australia passport gives access to 161 destinations without a prior visa (#24 worldwide), while France reaches 165 (#4). In practice, France gets you visa-free to 4 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
Australia
France
Visa-free destinations
161
165
Voyspark Index rank
#24
#4
Visa-free
112
127
Visa on arrival
42
30
Electronic auth (eTA)
7
8
e-Visa
21
18
Visa required
#16
#15
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Europe44 · 44 / 45
Africa32 · 34 / 54
Americas32 · 33 / 35
Asia27 · 28 / 35
Middle East13 · 13 / 15
Oceania12 · 12 / 13
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Australia or France?
France is stronger. Australia reaches 161 destinations visa-free; France, 165.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
160 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.