2026 data
France vs India
France is stronger · +107 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the France passport gives access to 165 destinations without a prior visa (#4 worldwide), while India reaches 58 (#146). In practice, France gets you visa-free to 107 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
France
India
Visa-free destinations
165
58
World ranking
#4
#146
Visa-free
127
27
Visa on arrival
30
28
Electronic auth (eTA)
8
3
e-Visa
18
47
Visa required
#15
#93
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.
Africa34 · 20 / 54
Europe44 · 0 / 45
Americas33 · 11 / 35
Asia28 · 14 / 34
Oceania13 · 9 / 14
Middle East13 · 4 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, France or India?
France is stronger. France reaches 165 destinations visa-free; India, 58.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
56 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
France wins in 23 and India in 0 among popular destinations. The full list is above.