2026 data
France vs Germany
Tie: same strength
Comparing the two in 2026: the France passport gives access to 165 destinations without a prior visa (#4 worldwide), while Germany reaches 165 (#4). The two are tied in strength: the same number of visa-free destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
France
Germany
Visa-free destinations
165
165
World ranking
#4
#4
Visa-free
127
126
Visa on arrival
30
31
Electronic auth (eTA)
8
8
e-Visa
18
18
Visa required
#15
#15
Access by region, side by side
Visa-free for both: destinations open to both passports.
Europe43 · 43 / 44
Africa34 · 34 / 54
Americas33 · 33 / 35
Asia28 · 28 / 35
Middle East13 · 13 / 15
Oceania13 · 13 / 14
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, France or Germany?
The two are tied in strength: the same number of visa-free destinations. France reaches 165 destinations visa-free; Germany, 165.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
164 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.