BrazilFrench Guiana: Visa-free

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Do Brazil passport holders need a visa for French Guiana?

Visa-free

No. Brazil passport holders do not need a visa to visit French Guiana for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months within any 180-day period

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-21

Visa-free access to French Guiana139 of 243 nationalities tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Do Brazil passport holders need a visa for French Guiana?

No. Brazil passport holders do not need a visa to visit French Guiana for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.

How long can Brazil citizens stay in French Guiana without a visa?

Up to 3 months within any 180-day period, for tourism, ordinary passport.

What currency is used in French Guiana?

Euro (EUR).

How many countries can enter French Guiana without a visa?

139 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter French Guiana visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Brazil

Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is also the world's fifth-largest country by area and the seventh-largest by population, with over 214 million people. Brazil is a federation composed of 26 states and a Federal District, which hosts the capital, Brasília. Its most populous city is São Paulo, followed by Rio de Janeiro. Brazil has the largest Lusophone population in the world and is the only Portuguese-speaking country in the Americas, where it is the official language.

CapitalBrasilia

RegionSouth America

Population212.8M

Area8,515,767 km²

CurrencyBrazilian real (1 USD ≈ 5.02 BRL)

LanguagesPortuguese

Calling code+55

Drives on theright

TimezoneSao Paulo (UTC-3)

Nearest airportPresidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB), 10 km

Emergency number188 / 190 / 192 / 193

UNESCO sites39

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$10,713 (2025)

Tourist arrivals6.4M (2019)

Climate in Brasilia

Warmest October, coolest May, driest June, sunniest August. Best time to visit: April, May, June, July, August, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for Brasilia, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	26.9°C	19.5°C	279mm	338h
February	26.5°C	19.3°C	195mm	279h
March	25.7°C	18.7°C	230mm	293h
April	25.5°C	17.9°C	115mm	302h
May	24.5°C	15.2°C	21mm	329h
June	25.2°C	14.8°C	0mm	317h
July	25.4°C	14.4°C	0mm	335h
August	26.8°C	14.9°C	0mm	348h
September	29.6°C	17.8°C	11mm	341h
October	29.2°C	19.7°C	118mm	310h
November	26.2°C	18.4°C	150mm	303h
December	27.3°C	19.2°C	162mm	327h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Brazil is the largest country in South America and the fifth largest in the world. Brazil is an incredibly diverse country, in people, culture, and landscapes, from the famous summer carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, Salvador, Olinda, and Recife to the wild power of nature in the Amazon and Iguaçu Falls. You'll find bustling cities, laid-back beaches, and traditional lifestyles, often right next to each other. Brazilian culture, which varies substantially across the country, comes from an international mix of European colonizers, African and Asian communities, and indigenous influence throughout the country.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Amazonia Theaters
Atlantic Forest South-East Reserves
Brasília
Brazilian Atlantic Islands: Fernando de Noronha and Atol das Rocas Reserves
Cavernas do Peruaçu Environmental Protection Area
Cavernas do Peruaçu National Park
Central Amazon Conservation Complex
Cerrado
Cerrado Protected Areas: Chapada dos Veadeiros and Emas National Parks
Church of Our Lady of the Good Death

Upcoming public holidays

November 2, 2026Dia de Finados

November 15, 2026Proclamação da República

November 20, 2026Dia da Consciência Negra

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About French Guiana

French Guiana, also known by its French name Guyane or Guyane française, is an overseas department and region of France located on the northern coast of South America in the Guianas and the West Indies. Bordered by Suriname to the west and Brazil to the east and south, French Guiana covers a total area of 84,000 km2 (32,000 sq mi) and a land area of 83,534 km2 (32,253 sq mi). As of January 2026, it is home to 298,554 people.

RegionSouth America

Area83,534 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+594

Drives on theright

Climate in French Guiana

Warmest October, coolest January, driest October, sunniest October. Best time to visit: January, February, March, July, August, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for French Guiana, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	28.3°C	21.7°C	136mm	272h
February	28.7°C	21.4°C	112mm	269h
March	29.7°C	22.1°C	189mm	271h
April	28°C	22.3°C	604mm	166h
May	28.1°C	22.5°C	514mm	179h
June	28.6°C	22.1°C	383mm	234h
July	29.4°C	21.8°C	202mm	285h
August	30.4°C	22.1°C	136mm	322h
September	32°C	22.2°C	74mm	323h
October	32.9°C	22.8°C	71mm	334h
November	28.6°C	22.3°C	310mm	213h
December	28.5°C	22.1°C	240mm	258h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

French Guiana is an overseas French department and region in the Amazonia region of South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Brazil and Suriname. It is governed as an overseas department of France with the same rights and privileges granted to all other French departments, and it benefits financially from the arrangement. Compared to the other "Guianas", French Guiana has the most visible preserved rainforest and a more relaxed and organized lifestyle, but also the highest prices and the least backpacker infrastructure.

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Toussaint

November 11, 2026Armistice de 1918

December 25, 2026Noël

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