Brazil Visa and Passport Requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes Yes
British Yes Yes No
Canadian Yes Yes Yes
EU Yes Yes No
USA Yes Yes Yes

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Passports

To enter Brazil, your passport must be valid for at least six months after the date you arrive.

Passport note

Make sure the border control officer puts a stamp in your passport. If it is not stamped, you may be fined when you leave.

Visas

Citizens of many countries and territories—including the United Kingdom and EU member states—can enter Brazil without a visa for tourism purposes. The permitted length of stay is typically up to 90 days.

Citizens of Australia, Canada and the United States must apply for an e-Visa via the official portal listed below before travelling to Brazil.

Types and cost

e-Visa (for citizens of the United States, Australia, and Canada): US$80.90.

Other visa types: Fees vary depending on the applicant's nationality.

Validity

e-Visa: The visa is typically valid for five years (for Canadian and Australian citizens) and up to 10 years (for U.S. citizens), with each visit allowing a stay of up to 90 days.

Transit

Brazil does not issue transit visas. Travellers who plan to leave the airport's secure area must obtain a regular visa (unless they are nationals of a visa-exempt country).

Application to

e-Visa (for citizens of the United States, Australia, and Canada): Apply via the official portal at https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/.

Other visas: Contact the nearest Brazilian consulate or embassy for application procedures.

Working days

Allow five working days for the e-Visa to be processed.

Sufficient funds

You may be required to show proof of sufficient financial means to cover your stay in Brazil.

Embassies and tourist offices

Brazilian Consulate General in the UK
Telephone: (020) 7659 1550. Website: http://cglondres.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us Opening times: Mon-Fri 0845-1100 and 1300-1500.
Brazilian Consulate General in the USA
Telephone: (202) 461 3000. Website: http://cgwashington.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us Opening times: Mon-Fri 0900-1700 (Open to the public until 1300).
Brazilian Embassy in the USA
Telephone: (202) 238 2805 (consular section). Website: http://washington.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us

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Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.