You do not need a visa for French Guiana if you have a Brazilian passport

No visa needed

Brazilian citizens can enter French Guiana without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for French Guiana?

No. Brazilian citizens can enter French Guiana without applying for a visa in advance.

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What French Guiana may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 3+ months beyond stay with 2 blank pages
Photo: White background, 35x45mm, recent within 6 months
Travel insurance with minimum EUR 30,000 medical coverage
Hotel reservation or invitation letter from host
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Round-trip flight itinerary or travel confirmation

Entry requirements for Brazilian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Brazilian passport holders entering French Guiana as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory travel health insurance
Travelers must have travel health insurance when visiting French Guiana. Insurance should cover at least EUR 30,000.00, be valid in all Schengen countries, and cover the entire duration of stay.
France-visas Last checked 2026-07-23
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months after the traveler exits France
Travelers need a valid passport to enter French Guiana. The traveler's passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the traveler's arrival date and remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveler's departure from France.
European Union Last checked 2026-07-23
Recommended
Recommended vaccinations for French Guiana
Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Polio and Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
CDC - French Guiana Last checked 2026-07-23
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for French Guiana
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to French Guiana.
Last checked 2026-07-23
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to French Guiana.
Last checked 2026-07-23
Not required
Transit visa is not required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through French Guiana.
Last checked 2026-07-31