Brazil eVisa
Everything you need for your Brazil eVisa: requirements, processing times and answers to the most common questions.
Official Brazil government portal- Validity
- Up to 10 years
- Maximum stay
- 90 days per entry
- Entry type
- Multiple
Overview
The Brazil eVisa is the country's online travel authorisation for nationals who again need a visa to enter for tourism. On 10 April 2025 Brazil reinstated a visa requirement for citizens of the United States, Canada and Australia, ending the exemption that ran from 2019 to 2024, and the eVisa is the fully online route for those travellers, alongside the nationalities that already needed it. It is issued electronically and delivered by email, with no consulate visit, and is granted for tourism and family visits.
The eVisa permits multiple entries throughout its validity. Each individual stay may last up to 90 days, and total time in the country is capped at 180 days within any twelve-month period, so it is a visitor permit rather than a route to live, work or study in Brazil. Validity depends on your nationality: United States nationals receive an eVisa valid up to ten years, while Canadian and Australian nationals receive one valid up to five years, in every case tied to the passport you apply with.
You must therefore travel on that same passport. Most European Union citizens remain visa-exempt for short stays, so the eVisa is aimed primarily at the reinstated nationalities and others on the current list. Your Brazil eVisa is prepared in your own language and every entry is checked against your passport before it is submitted to the official portal.
Brazil eVisa questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Brazil now?
Yes. Brazil reinstated a visa requirement for United States, Canadian and Australian citizens on 10 April 2025, ending the previous exemption. For tourism, the eVisa is the online route: it is granted electronically and delivered by email, so there is no consulate appointment for eligible travellers.
Do I need a visa to visit Brazil?
It depends on your nationality. United States, Canadian and Australian citizens now need a visa and can use the eVisa, as do some other nationalities. Most European Union citizens remain visa-exempt for stays of up to 90 days. The wizard checks your passport against the current list before charging anything.
How long is the Brazil eVisa valid and how long can I stay?
Validity depends on nationality: United States nationals receive up to ten years, Canadian and Australian nationals up to five years. The eVisa allows multiple entries, each individual stay is limited to 90 days, and total time is capped at 180 days within any twelve-month period.
How much does the Brazil eVisa cost?
You pay one all-inclusive price. It covers the government fee set by the Brazilian authority, currently about US$80.90 and paid to it through the official portal, and our service preparing and reviewing your application in your own language; the government portion is itemised on your receipt. There are no hidden charges.
How long does the Brazil eVisa take?
The Brazilian eVisa system commonly issues a decision within a few business days, and officially it can take up to ten business days at busy periods. Apply well ahead of your trip. Our Rush tier reviews within 24 hours and Super Rush ships same-day, so the government clock starts without delay.
What documents do I need for the Brazil eVisa?
A passport valid for at least six months with a clear photo page, a recent digital photograph, your travel dates with a flight or itinerary, and proof of sufficient funds such as a recent bank statement. A valid email address receives the decision and a payment card covers one all-inclusive price, with the government portion itemised on your receipt.
What are the photo requirements for the Brazil eVisa?
Provide a recent colour photograph in JPEG format on a plain white background, taken within the last six months. Your full face must be clearly visible with a neutral expression, looking at the camera, with no glasses and no head covering except for religious reasons. We check the photo against the portal's rules before submission.
How do I apply for the Brazil eVisa?
The whole process is online, with no consulate visit. You complete the application, upload your passport details and photograph, and pay one all-inclusive price. We prepare and review every answer in your own language and submit it to the official portal, then deliver your approval and tracking by email.
Is the Brazil eVisa multiple-entry?
Yes. The eVisa allows multiple entries throughout its validity, so you can leave and re-enter Brazil more than once. Each individual stay is limited to 90 days, and your total time in the country cannot exceed 180 days within any twelve-month period.
Do I need a printed Brazil eVisa to board?
We recommend carrying both a printed and a digital copy of your approval. Brazilian airlines and border officers commonly request the approved authorisation alongside your passport, and having it ready in both forms avoids delays at check-in or at the border.
Is the eVisa the same as a consular visa?
No. The eVisa is granted fully online and delivered by email, with no in-person appointment, while a consular visa is applied for and stamped at an embassy or consulate. For eligible tourist travellers the eVisa is the faster online route; the consular visa covers categories the eVisa does not.
Is VisitPass an official government website?
No. VisitPass is an independent service that prepares, reviews and submits your Brazil eVisa application to the official portal. We are not affiliated with the Brazilian government. The government fee is paid to the authority through the official portal and is itemised on your receipt, separate from our service fee.
Do Canadian and Australian citizens need a Brazil eVisa?
Yes. Brazil reinstated the visa requirement for Canadian and Australian nationals on 10 April 2025, alongside United States citizens, ending the exemption that ran from 2019. Both can use the fully online eVisa for tourism, with no consulate appointment. For Canadian and Australian travellers the authorisation is granted with up to five years of validity, while United States nationals receive up to ten years.
How can I avoid having my Brazil eVisa refused?
Most avoidable problems come from data that does not match your passport. Enter your name exactly as printed, copy every digit of the passport number, and confirm the issue and expiry dates. Use a clear photo that meets the portal's rules, give honest travel details, and apply on the passport you will actually carry. We review every answer against your document before submission to catch these errors first.
Do I need to show proof of funds for the Brazil eVisa?
You may be asked to show that you can support your stay, so it is sensible to have evidence ready. A recent bank statement, a credit card, or a confirmed hotel and flight booking all serve. United States applicants in particular are commonly asked for this at the application stage and at the border, so keep a printed or digital copy with your other travel documents in case an officer requests it.
Why do Brazil eVisa photos get rejected?
Photos are usually refused for a few recurring reasons: a busy or coloured background instead of plain white, shadows across the face, glasses or a head covering that hides features, an old image, or a file that is blurry or wrongly sized. The portal expects a recent colour JPEG with your full face visible and a neutral expression. We check your photo against these rules before we submit so a weak image does not delay you.
When should I apply for the Brazil eVisa?
Apply at least two to three weeks before you fly, and earlier still if your departure falls in December or January. The Brazilian eVisa portal commonly returns a decision within a few business days, but officially it can take up to ten business days, and peak travel seasons and Carnival lengthen the wait. For short-notice travel, Rush and Super Rush tiers are available.
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