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Brazil China passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Brazil.
Yes, a visa is required
- Entry requirement
- Visa required
- Maximum stay
- Set by the visa
- Apply before travel
- Yes
- Last updated
- February 2026
How to apply
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.
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
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
What China passport holders need to do
- Find the embassy, consulate or visa application centre that covers where you live.
- Complete the application form and gather your documents: passport, photos, itinerary, proof of funds and accommodation.
- Book an appointment, pay the fee and give biometrics if they are required.
- Wait for the decision before you book non-refundable travel.
China is one of 95 passports in the “visa required” group for Brazil. See the full Brazil visa requirements for every passport.
Easier alternatives in South America for China passport holders
Brazil is one of 85 destinations in the “visa required” group for the China passport, which ranks #48 worldwide with a mobility score of 85. Of 12 destinations in South America, 2 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Brazil?
China passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to Brazil.
Can Chinese citizens get a visa on arrival in Brazil?
No. China passport holders must obtain a visa before travelling to Brazil.
Do Brazil citizens need a visa for China?
Brazil passport holders need to obtain a visa from an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travelling to China.
Brazil visa requirements for other passports
Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Brazil before you book.