2026 data
Canada vs France
France is stronger · +4 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the Canada 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
Canada
France
Visa-free destinations
161
165
Voyspark Index rank
#24
#4
Visa-free
117
127
Visa on arrival
37
30
Electronic auth (eTA)
7
8
e-Visa
18
18
Visa required
#19
#15
Popular destinations visa-free for one but visa-required for the other.
Where France reaches further
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Europe44 · 44 / 45
Africa34 · 34 / 54
Americas31 · 32 / 34
Asia26 · 28 / 35
Oceania13 · 13 / 14
Middle East12 · 13 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, Canada or France?
France is stronger. Canada 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.
Where does each passport reach further?
Canada wins in 0 and France in 1 among popular destinations. The full list is above.