French Embassy in Brasília
Embassy 
France Brasília, Brazil
- Address
- SES - Quadra 801 4, 70404-900 Brasília
- Website
- br.ambafrance.org
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 5 February 2022
At SES - Quadra 801 4, 70404-900 Brasília, the French embassy in Brasília represents France towards Brazil. Brazilian citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Brazil
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Republic Proclamation Day
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Black Awareness Day
Public holidays in France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
France visa for Brazilian citizens
BrazilFrance Visa-free, 90 days France visa for citizens of Brazil
FranceBrazil Visa-free, 90 days Brazil visa for citizens of France
Brazilian citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 50 | 43 | 2 | 4.4% | 11.6% |
| 2024 | 50 | 48 | 1 | 2.0% | 20.8% |
| 2025 | 28 | 26 | 2 | 7.1% | 19.2% |
France’s visa offices in Brazil, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| São Paulo | 382 | 16.1% |
| Rio de Janeiro | 69 | 15.3% |
| Recife | 29 | 31.0% |
| Brasília (this office) | 28 | 7.1% |
2025 figures: 28 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at France’s embassy in Brasília, and 26 visas were issued. 2 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 7.1%. The refusal rate rose by 5.1 points from 2.0% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 44% compared with 2024 (50).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 2.0% (2024) to 7.1% (2025).
France issues Schengen visas at 4 locations in Brazil; this office handled 6% of their 508 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: São Paulo 16.1%, Rio de Janeiro 15.3% and Recife 31.0%, which makes Brasília the lowest of the group. Each office serves the applicants who live in its own consular district, so the rates also reflect who applies where, not only how strictly files are assessed.
Across all Schengen consulates in Brazil, 23.6% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 16 Schengen states represented here.
19.2% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Brazil.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of the Netherlands in BrasíliaSES - Quadra 801 05, 70405-900 Brasília
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Embassy of the United States in BrasíliaSES - Quadra 801 3, 70403-900 Brasília
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Embassy of South Africa in BrasíliaAv. das Nações, Lot 6, Block 801, CEP 70406-900, Brasília/DF
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Embassy of Russia in BrasíliaSES - Quadra 801 A, 70476-900 Brasília
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Embassy of Australia in BrasíliaSES - Quadra 801 07, 70407-900 Brasília
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Embassy of Portugal in BrasíliaSES - Quadra 801 02, 70402-900 Brasília
France’s other missions in Brazil
- Consulate General of France in Recife
Edifício BV Corporate – 10° Andar, Rua Professor Aloísio Pessoa de Araújo, 75, Boa Viagem, 51021-410 Recife
- Consulate General of France in São Paulo
Av. Paulista, 1842 - 14º andar, Torre Norte 01310-923, São Paulo-SP
- Consulate General of France in Rio de Janeiro
Avenida Presidente Antônio Carlos 58, 20020-010 Rio de Janeiro
- Consulate of France in Macapá
Rua Tiradentes 396, 68900-098 Macapá
All missions of France in Brazil (5)
Besides the French embassy in Brasília, France has 4 other missions in Brazil. Consulates: Recife, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Macapá. Brazil in turn has 15 missions in France, its embassy being in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Brasília
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Brasília.
Address and contact
Address: SES - Quadra 801 4, 70404-900 Brasília. The record for the French embassy in Brasília includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Brazil
French citizens do not need a visa for Brazil: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
When the French embassy in Brasília is closed
The next closures of the French embassy in Brasília for public holidays in Brazil are Republic Proclamation Day (Proclamação da República) on Sunday 15 November 2026 and Black Awareness Day (Dia da Consciência Negra) on Friday 20 November 2026; it may also close for Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Brasília
Current procedures for the French embassy in Brasília, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Brasília
Within 1 km of the French embassy in Brasília there are 12 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Brasília?
The French embassy in Brasília is at SES - Quadra 801 4, 70404-900 Brasília.
When is the French Embassy in Brasília closed?
The French embassy in Brasília closes on Brazil’s public holidays, the next being Republic Proclamation Day (Proclamação da República) on Sunday 15 November 2026, and usually on the national day of France.
Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for France?
Brazilian citizens do not need a visa for France: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
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