Thai passport · Brazil · checked 2026-10-11

Do Thai citizens need a visa for Brazil?

The short answerNo. Thai citizens don’t need a visa for Brazil for stays of 90 days per stay; extendable at the Federal Police up to 180 days in any 12 months. 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 Thai citizens.

VerdictVisa-free
DocumentNone
Stay90 days per stay; extendable at the Federal Police up to 180 days in any 12 months
CheckedVerified on an official page · 2026-10-11

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

Worth knowing

The details for a Thai passport.

Visa-exempt for tourism/business visits (VIVIS exemption) per Itamaraty's visa regime table (updated 8 Apr 2025). Make sure the passport is stamped on entry.

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 Thai citizens need a visa for Brazil?

No. Thai citizens don’t need a visa for Brazil for stays of 90 days per stay; extendable at the Federal Police up to 180 days in any 12 months.

How long can Thai citizens stay in Brazil?

90 days per stay; extendable at the Federal Police up to 180 days in any 12 months. Longer stays need a different visa.

Where do Thai 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.