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title: France visa for citizens of Brazil
description: Citizens of Brazil can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# France visa for citizens of Brazil

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

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free · Schengen Visa-free stay (up to 90 days)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 3 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Not required

## How to apply

1. **Check passport validity** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area.
2. **Book travel and accommodation** — Have return ticket and accommodation details ready as they may be requested at the border.
3. **Travel to Schengen Area** — Present your valid Brazilian passport at the border; no visa application or prior approval needed.
4. **Respect maximum stay** — Do not exceed 90 days in any 180‑day period; overstaying can lead to fines or entry bans.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid Brazilian passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond intended departure from the Schengen Area.
- **Return or onward travel ticket** (Travel): Evidence of departure within 90 days may be requested by border officers.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel bookings or invitation letter, may be requested at border.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Credit card, cash, or bank statement may be requested at border to confirm ability to cover stay.
- **Travel health insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory for visa-free stays; coverage of at least €30,000.

## Proof of funds

- bank statement
- credit card
- cash

No specific minimum amount required, but sufficient funds for the stay must be demonstrable upon request.

## Good to know

- Do not exceed 90 days in any 180‑day period.
- Travel to French Guiana usually requires a visa even for Brazilian passport holders; verify exemptions.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 3 months beyond departure).** — Check passport expiration date and renew if necessary before travel.
- **Previous overstay in the Schengen Area.** — Always adhere to the 90/180 rule to avoid entry bans.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Brazil need a visa for France?

Citizens of Brazil can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Schengen Visa-free stay (up to 90 days).

### How long can citizens of Brazil stay in France?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Brazil need for France?

Valid Brazilian passport; Return or onward travel ticket; Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; Travel health insurance.

### How long must my passport be valid for France?

At least 3 months.

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- [France visa for every passport](/visa/france)
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