France lifts visa requirement for Brazilians to Guiana
Brazil and France have officially announced the suspension, effective July 31, of visa requirements for Brazilian citizens traveling to French Guiana.
The agreement was signed by Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira and French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noël Barrot during a meeting at Brazil’s Foreign Ministry in Brasília on Wednesday (Jul. 1).
The initiative is part of an action plan to deepen bilateral cooperation on public security along the Brazil–French Guiana border, aiming to combat transnational organized crime in the region.
According to Mauro Vieira, the visa exemption represents a step forward in relations between the two countries and responds to a long-standing demand from populations living in the border region.
He also said the measure, in addition to encouraging the regular movement of people between the two territories, will stimulate regional development and help combat crime.
During the ceremony, Jean-Noël Barrot stated that Brazil and France share not only a border but also the responsibility to ensure the safety of local populations, protect the environment, and promote the development of the cross-border region.
Beyond the security agenda, the foreign ministers discussed ways to strengthen the strategic partnership between Brazil and France in defense, industry, innovation, energy, critical minerals, and high-performance computing.
