Do French citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?

What France passport holders need to do

1. Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
2. Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
3. Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.

France is one of 35 passports in the “visa-free” group for the United Kingdom. See the full United Kingdom visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in Europe for France passport holders

The United Kingdom is one of 127 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the France passport, which ranks #3 worldwide with a mobility score of 165. Of 45 destinations in Europe, 44 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

Destination	Requirement	Max stay
Albania	Visa-free	90 days
Andorra	Visa-free	–
Austria	Visa-free	–
Belarus	Visa-free	30 days
Belgium	Visa-free	–
Bosnia and Herzegovina	Visa-free	90 days
Bulgaria	Visa-free	–
Croatia	Visa-free	–
Cyprus	Visa-free	–
Czech Republic	Visa-free	–
Denmark	Visa-free	–
Estonia	Visa-free	–

All visa-free countries for the France passport

United Kingdom visa requirements for other passports

• United States eTA required
• India Visa required
• Philippines Visa required
• Nigeria Visa required
• Pakistan Visa required
• Canada eTA required
• Australia eTA required
• China Visa required
• Germany Visa-free
• Mexico eTA required