2026 data
France vs Russia
France is stronger · +48 visa-free destinations
Comparing the two in 2026: the France passport gives access to 165 destinations without a prior visa (#4 worldwide), while Russia reaches 117 (#76). In practice, France gets you visa-free to 48 more destinations.
Side-by-side comparison
France
Russia
Visa-free destinations
165
117
Voyspark Index rank
#4
#76
Visa-free
127
78
Visa on arrival
30
33
Electronic auth (eTA)
8
6
e-Visa
18
19
Visa required
#15
#62
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 · 32 / 54
Americas33 · 31 / 35
Asia28 · 26 / 35
Europe44 · 5 / 44
Middle East13 · 12 / 15
Oceania13 · 11 / 14
Frequently asked questions
Which is stronger, France or Russia?
France is stronger. France reaches 165 destinations visa-free; Russia, 117.
How many destinations can both enter visa-free?
113 destinations are open without a prior visa to both passports in 2026.
Where does each passport reach further?
France wins in 14 and Russia in 0 among popular destinations. The full list is above.