MayotteBrazil: Visa-free

MayotteBrazil

Do France passport holders need a visa for Brazil?

Visa-free

No. France passport holders do not need a visa to visit Brazil for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

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

Mayotte does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a France passport. See the France passport.

Source: gov.br (checked July 18, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Visa-free access to Brazil136 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Brazil passport holders visiting Mayotte: Visa-free.

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Frequently asked questions

Do France passport holders need a visa for Brazil?

No. France passport holders do not need a visa to visit Brazil for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

How long can France citizens stay in Brazil without a visa?

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

What currency is used in Brazil?

Brazilian real (BRL).

What is the emergency number in Brazil?

188 / 190 / 192 / 193.

What time zone is Brazil in?

Sao Paulo (UTC-3).

What is the nearest airport to Brasilia?

Presidente Juscelino Kubitschek International Airport (BSB), about 10 km away.

How many countries can enter Brazil without a visa?

136 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Brazil 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 Mayotte

Mayotte, officially the Department of Mayotte, is an overseas department and region and single territorial collectivity of France. It is one of the overseas departments of France as well as one of the 18 regions of France, with the same status as the departments of Metropolitan France. It is an outermost region of the European Union and, as an overseas department of France, part of the eurozone.

RegionEastern Africa

Area374 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+262

Drives on theright

Emergency number112

Travel guide

Mayotte is an archipelago among the East African Islands, lying in the Indian Ocean channel between Madagascar and Mozambique. It's a French overseas department with a population of 299,348 in 2022. Most live on the large island of Grande-Terre, which somewhat resembles a sea horse, used on Mayotte's coat of arms. A 2 km channel separates it from Petite-Terre, also urbanised; the other islets are tiny with only a handful of residents.

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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	19.6°C	280mm	338h
February	26.5°C	19.4°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	15.3°C	21mm	329h
June	25.2°C	14.9°C	0mm	317h
July	25.4°C	14.6°C	0mm	335h
August	26.8°C	15°C	0mm	348h
September	29.6°C	17.9°C	11mm	341h
October	29.1°C	19.9°C	118mm	310h
November	26.1°C	18.5°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

October 12, 2026Nossa Senhora Aparecida

November 2, 2026Dia de Finados

November 15, 2026Proclamação da República

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