2026 data
France vs Mexico
France is stronger · +28 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the France passport gives access to 165 destinations without a prior visa (#4 worldwide), while Mexico reaches 137 (#53). In practice, France gets you visa-free to 28 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
France
Mexico
Visa-free destinations
165
137
World ranking
#4
#53
Visa-free
127
98
Visa on arrival
30
33
Electronic auth (eTA)
8
6
e-Visa
18
31
Visa required
#15
#30
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 · 43 / 45
Americas32 · 29 / 34
Africa34 · 25 / 54
Asia28 · 21 / 35
Oceania13 · 10 / 14
Middle East13 · 8 / 15
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, France or Mexico?
France is stronger. France reaches 165 destinations visa-free; Mexico, 137.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
136 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
France wins in 6 and Mexico in 0 among popular destinations. The full list is above.