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French Embassy & Consulates in Brazil

  • 1 embassy
  • 3 consulates general
  • 1 consulate

France is represented in Brazil by 5 missions: an embassy in Brasília, 3 consulates general in Recife, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro and a consulate in Macapá. No visa is needed by Brazilian citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.

Map: France’s 5 missions in Brazil

Map: France’s 5 missions in Brazil

French Embassy in Brasília

At SES - Quadra 801 4, 70404-900 Brasília, the French embassy represents France towards Brazil. Its phone number and website are on its page.

French consulates in Brazil

France also has 3 consulates general in Recife, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro and a consulate in Macapá; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.

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 can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.

Brazil’s missions in France

Missions of Brazil in France (15)

In return, Brazil has 15 missions in France, including its embassy in Paris.

Good to know

France in Brazil

Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; 5 of them are in Brazil.

Travel to Brazil for French citizens

No visa is needed by French citizens for Brazil, for stays of up to 90 days. In Brazil, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.

When French missions in Brazil are closed

French missions in Brazil close on Brazil’s public holidays, the next being Republic Proclamation Day (Proclamação da República) on Sunday 15 November 2026, Black Awareness Day (Dia da Consciência Negra) on Friday 20 November 2026 and Christmas Day (Natal) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the French embassy in Brazil?

The French embassy is in Brasília, at SES - Quadra 801 4, 70404-900 Brasília.

Does France have consulates in Brazil?

Yes, France has 3 consulates general in Recife, São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro and a consulate in Macapá.

Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for France?

France admits Brazilian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Do French citizens need a visa for Brazil?

French citizens do not need a visa for Brazil: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Does Brazil have an embassy in France?

Yes, Brazil has its embassy in Paris, along with 14 other missions in France.