German passport · Brazil · checked 2026-10-11

Do German citizens need a visa for Brazil?

The short answerNo. German citizens don’t need a visa for Brazil for stays of 90 days in any 180-day period. 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.

At a glance

Brazil entry rules for German citizens.

VerdictVisa-free
DocumentNone
Stay90 days in any 180-day period
CheckedVerified on an official page · 2026-10-11

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

Worth knowing

The details for a German passport.

Visa-exempt; the treaty limits stays to 90 days in any 180-day period (Itamaraty visa regime table, 8 Apr 2025).

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 German citizens need a visa for Brazil?

No. German citizens don’t need a visa for Brazil for stays of 90 days in any 180-day period.

How long can German citizens stay in Brazil?

90 days in any 180-day period. Longer stays need a different visa.

Where do German 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.