From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
Apply through the VFS Global portal linked by Brazil’s consular guidance and receive the e-Visa before travel.
Submit through the official channel
Use Brazil e-Visa application guidance. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days and compare your passport expiry with the entry rule.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Government charges and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final fee.
Government fees
- Brazil e-Visa application fee
- USD 80.90
Details that can change your plans
Brazilian dual-national children
Brazilian minors, including dual nationals, may need permission from an absent parent to travel or leave Brazil.
Brazil at a glance
- Capital
- Brasília
- Currency
- BRL
- Calling code
- +55
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from the United States need a visa for Brazil?
For tourism in Brazil, travelers using an ordinary passport from the United States should arrange an eVisa before travel. Apply through the VFS Global portal linked by Brazil’s consular guidance and receive the e-Visa before travel. The published short-visit limit is 90 days per visit; follow any shorter period on your granted permission.
How long can I stay in Brazil?
The short-visit limit is 90 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How much passport validity do I need?
Valid for your entire stay. At least 2 blank pages.
How much is the government fee?
Brazil e-Visa application fee: USD 80.90 for multiple entries (online application). Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Brazil e-Visa application guidance
Apply through the VFS Global portal linked by Brazil’s consular guidance and receive the e-Visa before travel.
Read official entry guidance
Passport, entry conditions and exceptions for your visit.
Check Brazil’s visa guidance
Official information on obtaining a visa and contacting Brazilian consular services.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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