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Brazil visa for French citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

French citizens can visit Brazil without a visa for up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at paris.itamaraty.gov.br

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Brazil

Brazilian citizens travelling to France

BrazilFrance Visa-free, 90 days France visa for citizens of Brazil

Travel advice for Brazil

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from France to Brazil, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Brazil at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 30 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Brazil (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Brazil (updated 27 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long French citizens can stay in Brazil

French citizens may stay in Brazil for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Brazil.

Brazil’s neighbours for French citizens

Peru, Bolivia, Uruguay, Guyana, Paraguay, Venezuela, Colombia and Argentina admit French citizens visa-free.

Brazilian citizens travelling to France

France admits Brazilian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between France and Brazil.

Frequently asked questions

Do French citizens need a visa for Brazil?

French citizens can visit Brazil without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can French citizens stay in Brazil?

French citizens can stay in Brazil for up to 90 days.

Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for France?

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

Can French citizens enter Brazil visa-free?

Yes, French citizens can enter Brazil without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.