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How to apply for a Brazilian visitor visa
The steps below are the general shape of a Brazilian visitor visa application. Depending on your nationality you may apply for a Visitor Visa (VIVIS) or, where it applies, an online Electronic Visitor Visa (e-Visa). Your exact requirements depend on your nationality and circumstances, so always confirm against the official Ministério das Relações Exteriores pages linked below.
Check whether you need a visa
Whether you need a visitor visa for Brazil depends on your nationality. According to the Ministério das Relações Exteriores, since 10 April 2025 nationals of Australia, Canada and the United States require a visitor visa and apply for an e-Visa online. Confirm your situation on the official website.
Choose the right route
The Visitor Visa (VIVIS) covers short stays for tourism, transit and business with no paid work. Where the e-Visa applies to your nationality, you apply online without a consulate visit. Confirm which route applies to you.
Prepare your details and documents
Prepare the details and documents the official application asks for. The exact list depends on the route and your circumstances — follow the checklist on the official Ministério das Relações Exteriores pages.
Apply through official channels
Apply only through the official Ministério das Relações Exteriores / Brazilian consulate channels. Look-alike third-party sites are not the government service.
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