Chinese passport · Brazil · checked 2026-10-11

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Brazil?

The short answerNo. Chinese citizens don’t need a visa for Brazil for stays of 30 days per trip (temporary scheme to 31 Dec 2026). Go to the official site.

The official link goes to gov.br. NUM isn’t a government agency or a visa service. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you pay or travel. This row comes from a reputable source NUM hasn’t yet confirmed on the official page.

At a glance

Brazil entry rules for Chinese citizens.

VerdictVisa-free
DocumentNone
Stay30 days per trip (temporary scheme to 31 Dec 2026)
CheckedFrom a reputable source, not yet verified on the official page · 2026-10-11

The rest of the trip for a Chinese passport, from the arrival form to customs and travelling with children: Brazil entry requirements.

Worth knowing

The details for a Chinese passport.

Reciprocal Brazil-China visa waiver in force 11 May 2026 to 31 Dec 2026 (joint Itamaraty/Tourism Ministry note of 11 May 2026) for tourism, business, family visits, cultural/sports events and conferences. For longer stays or travel after 31 Dec 2026 a VIVIS visa (e-visa available to Chinese nationals since Mar 2026) is needed. Check whether the waiver is extended before booking 2027 travel.

Your passport

How long it must be valid.

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.

What changed

Recent changes in Brazil.

  • 2025-04-10 — Visa (e-visa) requirement reinstated for citizens of the United States, Canada and Australia; e-visa fee USD 80.90.
  • 2026-03-13 — Brazil's e-visa platform opened to Chinese nationals (reported).
  • 2026-05-11 — Reciprocal visa waiver for Chinese citizens: up to 30 days per trip, valid until 31 Dec 2026.
Questions

The short answers.

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Brazil?

No. Chinese citizens don’t need a visa for Brazil for stays of 30 days per trip (temporary scheme to 31 Dec 2026).

How long can Chinese citizens stay in Brazil?

30 days per trip (temporary scheme to 31 Dec 2026). Longer stays need a different visa.

Where do Chinese citizens apply?

On the official site, gov.br. NUM links it and never charges for the link.

Does NUM issue Brazil visas?

No. Only the government issues them. NUM explains the rule for your passport, links the official site, and can file the form for you where its desk covers it.

Sources

Where this comes from.