Do you need a visa for Brazil?
The official link goes to brazil.vfsevisa.com. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel.
What your passport needs for Brazil.
No visa for a short visit · 24
- Mexican citizens
- British citizens
- Irish citizens
- German citizens
- French citizens
- Italian citizens
- Spanish citizens
- Dutch citizens
- Swiss citizens
- Russian citizens
- Turkish citizens
- Israeli citizens
- Emirati citizens
- Chinese citizens
- Hong Kong citizens
- Japanese citizens
- South Korean citizens
- Singaporean citizens
- Malaysian citizens
- Thai citizens
- Filipino citizens
- Indonesian citizens
- New Zealand citizens
- South African citizens
Brazil e-Visa, applied for online · 3
Visa needed before you travel · 5
What Brazil checks.
- Before you go. No ETA scheme. Visa-required nationals (incl. US, Canada, Australia since 10 Apr 2025) need a visa or e-visa before boarding; airlines check.
- Your passport. Brazil itself requires a passport valid for the stay (US State Dept: valid on entry; Canada: valid for duration of stay). UK FCDO states 6 months from arrival. Safest: 6 months.
- Onward ticket. Officials may ask for a return/onward ticket.
- Money for the stay. Officials may ask for proof of sufficient funds for the stay.
- Travel insurance. Not required for visitors; recommended.
- Also. Visitor stays are 90 days, extendable at the Federal Police before expiry; overstays incur a daily fine (payable on departure or next visit). Make sure your passport is stamped.
The visitor visas for Brazil.
| Visa | Who it’s for | Stay |
|---|---|---|
| VIVIS visit visa / e-Visa USD 80.90 (e-visa, US/CA/AU) | Nationals not visa-exempt (incl. US, CA, AU via e-visa) | 90 days per entry, max 180 days per 12 months |
| VIVIS visit visa (business) Varies by nationality (reciprocity) | Business visitors (meetings, events) not paid locally | 90 days per entry |
| VITEM V temporary work visa Varies by nationality | Foreign professionals with a Brazilian employer/job offer | Typically up to 2 years, renewable |
| VITEM XIV digital nomad visa (CNIg Resolution 45/2021) Varies by nationality | Remote workers employed by or contracting for foreign companies | 1 year, renewable for 1 more year |
| VITEM VI working holiday Varies | Citizens aged 18-30 of agreement countries; among our passports: NZ, FR, DE, AU (AU age range reported 18-31) | Up to 12 months, not extendable |
Data the moment you land in Brazil
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Recent and coming changes in Brazil.
- 2026-05-11 — Reciprocal visa waiver for Chinese citizens: up to 30 days per trip, valid until 31 Dec 2026.
- 2026-03-13 — Brazil's e-visa platform opened to Chinese nationals (reported).
- 2026-01-16 — Brazil-India reciprocity: visit/business visa validity extended to 10 years (effective 30 days after exchange of notes).
- 2025-04-10 — Visa (e-visa) requirement reinstated for citizens of the United States, Canada and Australia; e-visa fee USD 80.90.
- Coming 2026-12-31 — Brazil-China reciprocal visa waiver expires unless extended.
How to spot a copycat visa site.
- Check the address. Brazil’s official link on this page goes to brazil.vfsevisa.com. Look-alike sites use similar names and flags.
- Compare the fee. If the price is far above the government fee, you’re paying a private service. It should say so plainly.
- Ignore “fast-track” upsells. Nobody outside the government can speed up or promise a decision.
The short answers.
Do I need a visa for Brazil?
It depends on your passport. Of the 32 passports NUM checks, 24 need no visa for a short visit, 3 apply online for the Brazil e-Visa first and 5 need a visa before travelling. Pick your passport on this page for the exact rule, the fee and the stay.
Does Brazil have an eVisa?
Yes, for the passports that need it: the Brazil e-Visa, on the official site brazil.vfsevisa.com. Many passports need nothing at all for a short visit.
How long must my passport be valid for Brazil?
Brazil itself requires a passport valid for the stay (US State Dept: valid on entry; Canada: valid for duration of stay). UK FCDO states 6 months from arrival. Safest: 6 months.
Does NUM issue Brazil visas?
No. Only the government issues them. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service: it explains the rule for your passport and links the official site, free.
Need the rest? The full Brazil entry requirements cover customs, vaccines, travelling with children and every passport in one table.