Brazil visas

Who needs a visa to visit Brazil?

Countries not listed in the table below are required to apply for a Brazil visa. Nationals of the countries mentioned below are exempt from obtaining a Brazilian visa for stays of up to 90 days (unless otherwise specified):

European Union Albania (90 days in a period of 180 days)

• Andorra Antigua & Barbuda
• Argentina
• Armenia
• Australia
• Bahamas
• Barbados
• Belarus
• Belize
• Bolivia
• Bosnia and Herzegovina Chile
• Canada
• Colombia
• Costa Rica Dominica (90 days during a 180-day period)
• Ecuador
• El Salvador
• Fiji
• Georgia (90 days during a 180-day span)
• Grenada Guatemala
• Guyana Honduras
• Hong Kong
• Iceland
• Indonesia (up to 30 days)
• Israel
• Jamaica
• Japan
• Kazakhstan (up to 30 days)
• Liechtenstein
• Macau
• Malaysia
• Mexico
• Monaco
• Mongolia
• Montenegro (90 days throughout a 180-day period)
• Morocco
• Namibia
• Nicaragua
• New Zealand
• North Macedonia (90 days during a 180-day period)
• Norway Panama Paraguay
• Peru
• Philippines Qatar
• Russia
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• San Marino
• Serbia Seychelles (90 days during a 180-day period)
• Singapore (30-day maximum)
• South Africa
• South Korea
• Sovereign Military Order of Malta
• Switzerland Suriname (90 days during a 180-day period)
• Thailand
• Tobago and Trinidad
• Tunisia
• Turkey
• Ukraine (90 days in a period of 180 days)
• United Arab Emirates
• United States
• United Kingdom
• Uruguay
• Vatican City
• Venezuela (up to 60 days) Citizens of these nations may only enter with their identification cards.

Entry into Brazil

All travellers 12 years of age and older entering Brazil by air must produce evidence of COVID-19 immunisation or a negative COVID-19 test. If providing COVID-19 vaccination, travellers must provide the following evidence:

• Before boarding, travellers aged 12 and older are required to provide proof of immunisation status (electronic or printed).
• The vaccination must be licenced by the World Health Organization (WHO) or by the relevant health authorities in the country where it is administered.
• The proof of vaccination may be in English, Portuguese, or Spanish and must include the manufacturer's name or trade name, lot number, doses and date of administration, and traveler's name.
• Certificates of COVID-19 recovery will not be accepted in lieu of immunisation documentation. To be considered fully vaccinated, the final dosage of the vaccine must have been administered at least 14 days previous to boarding.
• Proof of immunisation in the form of a QR code or other coded format will not be accepted.

Eligibility to apply for a Brazil visa

The criteria for a Brazilian visa is straight forward. As long as you stick to the rules regarding your visa stay, your journey to Brazil should be memorable.

• Less than 180 days within the 12-month timeframe.
• Possess a passport valid for at least six months upon entry, with at least one visa page remaining vacant.
• Maintain evidence of sufficient funds Hold documentation of your onward and return flights.

Processing time for Brazilian visas

Processing times for Brazilian visas are as follows:

When applying in person: (only in circumstances of extreme urgency and emergency) up to five working days, unless further administrative procedures are required or you hold a passport from one of the nations listed below. In such instances, waiting time will be extended.

Who can visit Brazil without a visa?

The Countries who can visit Brazil without a visa are as follows, any other Countries across the world will require a visa before entering Brazil.

• Albania
• Andorra
• Austria
• Antigua and Barbuda
• Argentina
• Bahamas
• Fiji
• Micronesia
• Armenia
• Botswana

What to do if your Brazilian visa is refused?

The primary reasons why Brazil visas are denied include application errors, unsuitable photographs, and applicants who do not match Brazil's standards. It is possible to reapply for a Brazilian visa if your initial request has been denied. Before reapplying, it is essential to understand why your Brazil eVisa was denied so that you can prevent the same denial. You will be obliged to begin the procedure from scratch, including scheduling a new appointment.