Do French citizens need a visa for Brazil?

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 103 passports in the “visa-free” group for Brazil. See the full Brazil visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in South America for France passport holders

Brazil 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 12 destinations in South America, 11 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

Destination	Requirement	Max stay
Argentina	Visa-free	90 days
Bolivia	Visa-free	90 days
Brazil	Visa-free	90 days
Chile	Visa-free	90 days
Colombia	Visa-free	90 days
Ecuador	Visa-free	90 days
Guyana	Visa-free	90 days
Paraguay	Visa-free	90 days
Peru	Visa-free	90 days
Uruguay	Visa-free	90 days
Venezuela	Visa-free	90 days

All visa-free countries for the France passport

Brazil visa requirements for other passports

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