France
Europe
Key facts
- Capital
- Paris
- Population
- 68,720,337
- 2025
- Area
- 606,410 km²
- Official language
- French
- Currency
- Euro
- EUR
- GDP per capita
- US$48,986
- 2025
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- France allows dual citizenship in both directions: neither naturalising foreigners nor French citizens acquiring another nationality must renounce.
France (Europe) has data on 12/14 Prosperous Intelligence indices. Strongest relative position: Passport Index — #3/198 (96.3/100). Lowest relative position: Tax Freedom Index — #144/145 (30.1/100). The passport ranks #3/198 and reaches 202 destinations without a consular visa in advance. Global Citizenship Score 77.3/100 (#39/199). On the entry side, 92/197 passports can enter France without a consular visa in advance. The dataset records 3 active citizenship and residence programmes in France.
Scores on 12 indices
- Health & Longevity85.3
- Safety & Stability82.9
- Economy & Income76.1
- Education81.3
- Environment & Clean Water79.1
- Infrastructure97.5
- Digital Connectivity79.5
- Equality76.0
- Learning Quality88.1
- Educational Attainment88.0
- Expected Years of Schooling81.4
- Education Spending69.1
- Basic Access72.2
- Violent Crime97.6
- Stability & Absence of Terrorism54.1
- Law Enforcement & Order78.9
- Road Safety90.3
- Absence of Armed Conflict99.9
- Health Outcomes97.2
- Coverage & Access93.0
- Health Workforce & Facilities63.0
- Spending & Investment76.3
- Financial Protection90.8
- Personal Income Tax10.9
- Capital Gains & Dividends25.0
- System & Incentives45.0
- Net Wealth Tax55.0
- Inheritance & Gift Tax20.0
- Corporate & Social Security39.5
- Rule of Law & Property Rights79.0
- Political Stability54.1
- Institutions & Regulation82.3
- Financial Soundness53.2
- Monetary Stability86.5
- Freedom of Capital Movement100.0
- Education81.3
- Healthcare85.3
- Safety82.9
- Quality of Life81.6
- Cost of living50.4
- Passport96.3
- Passport96.3
- Quality of Life81.6
- Safety82.9
- Healthcare85.3
- Purchasing power & price stability58.6
- Education81.3
- Wealth Protection75.0
- Tax30.1
- Cost of living50.4
- Healthcare85.3
- Safety82.9
- Quality of Life81.6
- Tax30.1
- Wealth Protection75.0
- Affordable Prices34.9
- Price Stability86.5
- Purchasing power51.6
Monthly living costs
- Total incl. rentUS$2,398Rank 17 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Total excl. rentUS$608Rank 18 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Housing & utilitiesUS$1,910Rank 16 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Core food basketUS$129Rank 21 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- A fixed basket of 15 everyday items at online retail prices; not a household’s full food spending.
- Eating outUS$206Rank 22 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- TransportUS$102Rank 17 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Internet & mobileUS$51Rank 10 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- 2 adults, 2 primary-school children
- Total incl. rentUS$5,182Rank 20 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Total excl. rentUS$1,357Rank 19 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Housing & utilitiesUS$4,080Rank 21 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Core food basketUS$412Rank 21 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- A fixed basket of 15 everyday items at online retail prices; not a household’s full food spending.
- Eating outUS$413Rank 22 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- TransportUS$208Rank 15 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- Internet & mobileUS$70Rank 9 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- International school (reference)US$2,581Rank 19 of 24 countries researched; #1 is the cheapest
- 4 schools, US$957–US$3,228 a month; not included in the totals
At a glance
Entering France
- Visa-free: 92 passports
- Visa on arrival: 0 passports
- eTA: 0 passports
- e-Visa: 0 passports
- Consular visa required: 105 passports
Regional position and data sources
- First in Europe on 1/12 indices: Investment Migration ROI
- Above the regional median on 6/12 indices
- Each index lists its source and data date on the Data sources page
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
- Passeport Talent – Créateur d'entreprise
- Passeport Talent – Investisseur économique
- Passeport Talent – Projet économique innovant (French Tech Visa for Founders)
Frequently asked questions about France
What is the capital of France?
The capital of France is Paris.
What is the population of France?
According to the World Bank, France had a population of 68,720,337 in 2025.
What is the official language of France?
The official language of France is French.
What currency does France use?
France uses the Euro (EUR).
Does France allow dual citizenship?
France allows dual citizenship in both directions: neither naturalising foreigners nor French citizens acquiring another nationality must renounce.
How strong is the France passport?
The France passport ranks #3 of 198 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Passport Index and reaches 202 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA).
How many destinations require a visa for France passport holders?
Holders of the France passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to 15 destinations and need an e-Visa for 30. Full list: France passport page.
How many passports can enter France without applying for a visa in advance?
92 of 197 passports can enter France without applying for a consular visa in advance: 92 visa-free. 105 must apply for a consular visa.
What citizenship and residency programmes does France offer?
The Prosperous Intelligence dataset records 3 active citizenship and residency programmes in France: Passeport Talent – Créateur d'entreprise, Passeport Talent – Investisseur économique and Passeport Talent – Projet économique innovant (French Tech Visa for Founders). Details: Opportunity Map.
What is the minimum investment for residency or citizenship in France?
In France, Passeport Talent – Créateur d'entreprise requires a minimum investment of US$32,400 and Passeport Talent – Investisseur économique requires US$324,000 (reference USD conversion).
How long does an application take in France?
In France, an application under Passeport Talent – Créateur d'entreprise takes about 2–4 months, Passeport Talent – Investisseur économique about 2–4 months and Passeport Talent – Projet économique innovant (French Tech Visa for Founders) about 2–4 months (reference processing time).
How long does it take to become a citizen of France through these programmes?
Through Passeport Talent – Créateur d'entreprise, citizenship of France is possible after about 5 years, after a period of permanent residence; through Passeport Talent – Investisseur économique, citizenship of France is possible after about 5 years, after a period of permanent residence; through Passeport Talent – Projet économique innovant (French Tech Visa for Founders), citizenship of France is possible after about 5 years, after a period of permanent residence (reference time).
Can family members join programmes in France?
All 3 programmes can include spouse and children under 18.
Where is France strongest and weakest in Prosperous Intelligence’s indices?
Relative to other countries, France is strongest on the Passport Index (#3 of 198) and weakest on the Tax Freedom Index (#144 of 145).
How does France rank for quality of life?
France scores 81.6/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Quality of Life Index, ranking #27 of 211.
Is France expensive to live in?
France scores 50.4/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Cost of Living Index, ranking #156 of 200. This is the affordability-of-living-costs score: a higher score means lower prices.
How safe is France?
France scores 82.9/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Global Safety Index, ranking #58 of 203.
How does France rank for healthcare?
France scores 85.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Healthcare Index, ranking #11 of 192.
How does France rank for education?
France scores 81.3/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Education Index, ranking #25 of 191.
How does France rank on taxes?
France scores 30.1/100 on Prosperous Intelligence’s Tax Freedom Index, ranking #144 of 145. Detailed tax rates: Tax Freedom Index.
What the profile contains
- Key facts from government and international sources
- Scores and global ranks on 12 Prosperous Intelligence indices
- Entry rules, passport strength and residency programmes
Why the profile matters
- Compare one country across many criteria on a single page
- Not a substitute for legal, tax or investment advice
Method
- How each index is scored and weighted
- The limits of the data and how to check official sources
