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Brazil visa requirements (2026)

Of 198 passports, 100 can travel to Brazil without arranging a visa in advance. 3 can apply online for an e-Visa and 95 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Who can visit Brazil: passports by requirement

How to enter Brazil: official routes

Checked November 2026

⚠️ Brazilian consulates state that the eVisa is only applied for and paid on brazil.vfsevisa.com, so payment requests from any other site should be treated as unofficial. Use only the official links below.

Official route

Brazil eVisa (visitor visa) for citizens of Australia, Canada and the United States only, processed by VFS Global for Itamaraty (portal run by VFS Global for Brazil’s foreign ministry)

Fee
USD 80.90 (non-refundable; the Vancouver consulate mentions payment in Canadian dollars)
Valid for
Multiple entry; US consulates state 10 years; the Canberra embassy and Vancouver consulate pages state up to 5 years for their applicants
Stay
Up to 90 days per visit, maximum 180 days in any 12 months
Processing
About 5-10 business days per most consulates; San Francisco advises allowing up to 3 weeks; no expedited service
Apply
Before buying tickets or making firm travel plans; allow at least 2-3 weeks
Official site →
Official route

Visto de Visita (VIVIS) for nationalities that need a visa and are not eligible for the eVisa

Fee
Varies by nationality (reciprocity); check the consulate
Processing
Varies by consulate
Official site →

At the border

  • Visa-exempt visitors and visa holders may stay up to 90 days per visit; Itamaraty's visa table also caps stays at 90 days in a 180-day period for many exemptions.
  • Brazilian visas are only issued abroad by embassies, consulates or the eVisa platform; there is no visa on arrival at airports or borders.
  • eVisa applicants need a passport (not a travel document), a photo, the online form, a flight reservation and, per some consulates, a recent bank statement.
  • If the passport holding the visa expires, travel with both the old and the new passport.
  • Visitors may not take paid work in Brazil.

Recent changes

  • Apr 2025: the visa waiver for citizens of the United States, Canada and Australia ended on 10 April 2025; they now need a visa (normally the eVisa).
  • Oct 2026: Itamaraty published an updated visa regime table (QGRV) dated 7 October 2026.

Official source: Ministério das Relações Exteriores (Itamaraty) - Portal Consular, Visas · Not yet confirmed officially: gov.br pages block automated reading; all Brazil figures come from official gov.br page excerpts returned by search, not full page reads, evisa.validity for Canadian and Australian citizens (5 vs 10 years conflict between consulates), evisa.processing (5 business days to 3 weeks depending on consulate), Minimum passport validity required at entry, Health/vaccination entry requirements, consularVisa.fee

Do I need a visa for Brazil?

Entry requirement Choose a passport and a destination.

Popular passports

PassportRequirementStay
United States e-Visa –
United Kingdom Visa-free 90 d
India Visa required –
Philippines Visa-free 90 d
Nigeria Visa required –
Pakistan Visa required –
Canada e-Visa –
Australia e-Visa –
China Visa required –
Germany Visa-free 90 d

Access by passport region

Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.

RegionPassports
Europe 45/46
Asia 17/50
Africa 6/54
North America 19/23
South America 11/11
Oceania 2/14

Working remotely from Brazil? The Brazil digital nomad visa requires US$1,500 per month, or US$18,000 in savings.

Passports that can enter Brazil visa-free

100 passports

Passports eligible for Brazil e-Visa

3 passports

Passports that need a visa for Brazil

95 passports

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Brazil?

It depends on your passport. 100 passports can enter Brazil visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 3 can apply for an e-Visa online and 95 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.

Which countries can enter Brazil without a visa?

100 passports can enter Brazil visa-free, including Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados and others.

Does Brazil offer an e-Visa?

Yes. Holders of 3 passports can apply for a visa to Brazil online.

Holding a Brazil passport? See where the Brazil passport can travel visa-free.

Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Brazil before you book.