Pre-arrival card
Official portal
https://www.gov.br/mre/Specifics
- U.S., Canadian, Australian visitors need e-Visa from April 2025 (USD 80, multiple-entry, valid 10 years).
- EU, UK, Japanese, South Korean, most Latin American passports visa-free 90 days.
- Yellow fever certificate required from infected countries.
By passport nationality
Headline rule for the nine most-trafficked passport groups. Always confirm on Brazil’s immigration portal before booking; visa policy changes frequently.
- US passporte-Visa requiredUp to 90 days · USD 80.90Pre-arrival: Brazil e-Visa (since 10 April 2025)
- e-Visa required from April 2025; valid 10 years, multiple-entry.
- UK passportVisa-freeUp to 90 days
- Visa-free 90 days for UK passport-holders.
- EU passportVisa-freeUp to 90 days
- Visa-free 90 days for EU passport-holders.
- CA passporte-Visa requiredUp to 90 days · USD 80.90Pre-arrival: Brazil e-Visa (since 10 April 2025)
- e-Visa required from April 2025.
- AU passporte-Visa requiredUp to 90 days · USD 80.90Pre-arrival: Brazil e-Visa (since 10 April 2025)
- e-Visa required from April 2025.
- IN passportConsular visa requiredUp to 90 daysPre-arrival: Brazil consular visa
- Consular visa via Brazilian embassy.
- BR passportVisa-freeNo day limit
- Citizens of Brazil.
- JP passportVisa-freeUp to 90 days
- Visa-free 90 days for Japanese passport-holders.
- CN passportConsular visa requiredUp to 90 daysPre-arrival: Brazil consular visa
- Consular visa via Brazilian embassy.
Practical guidance
For most short-stay tourists
The headline rule for Brazil is 90 days visa-free for western nationalities; e-visa for some. US passport-holders specifically get e-visa required for up to 90 days at USD 80.90, with Brazil e-Visa (since 10 April 2025) required pre-arrival. See the by-passport block above for your specific nationality.
Pre-arrival documentation
Brazil requires e-Visa for U.S., Canadian, Australian (from 10 April 2025) before boarding. Airlines check this at the gate; without it you will be denied boarding even if your visa is in order. Allow at least 72 hours for processing in case the portal queues, longer if you are travelling on a national holiday in Brazil.
When to apply
For visa-required nationalities, apply at least 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Visa-on-arrival and e-Visa systems process in 1 to 7 days typically but can stall around major holidays or political events; do not book non-refundable travel against a pending application. Brazil’s official portal is www.gov.br; only apply through that portal or through your nearest Brazil embassy or consulate. Third-party visa services charge for what the government provides at cost.
Common rejection reasons
Passport with under 6 months validity from intended exit date. Fewer than two blank visa pages. No confirmed onward or return ticket. Travel insurance not naming Brazil explicitly (Schengen-style coverage minimums apply for many European destinations). Prior visa overstays anywhere, especially in neighbouring countries. Most rejections cite one of these five rather than a substantive concern about the traveller.
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Brazil is a continent of its own and the safety picture is wildly heterogeneous across it. The standard tourist itineraries (Rio, São Paulo, Salvador, Foz do Iguaçu, Lençóis Maranhenses, the Pantanal) are operationally manageable with the right discipline; the urban-crime baseline is higher than the rest of Latin America but the risks travellers actually meet are well-documented and predictable. This guide unpacks the Rio favela boundary geography, the São Paulo “quicada” pattern, Carnival logistics, Amazon and Pantanal nature-travel rules, the yellow-fever vaccination map, and what is genuinely off-limits versus what merely looks risky in headlines.
Frequently asked about Brazil
Do I need a visa to travel to Brazil?
The headline rule is: 90 days visa-free for Western nationalities; e-Visa for some. Specific allowance depends on your passport nationality; the by-passport block on this page covers the 9 most-trafficked passports (US, UK, EU, Canada, Australia, India, Brazil, Japan, China). Always confirm on Brazil's official immigration portal before booking, visa policy changes frequently.
How long can I stay in Brazil on a tourist visa?
90 days visa-free for Western nationalities; e-Visa for some. e-Visa for U.S., Canadian, Australian (from 10 April 2025) is required pre-arrival. For per-passport specifics see the block above. Overstaying carries fines and re-entry bans across most jurisdictions.
Can I extend my visa once I'm in Brazil?
Most countries allow a one-time extension via the local immigration office for an additional 30 to 90 days, processed within 7 to 14 working days. Brazil's policy varies; the safety guide's Getting In chapter covers it where applicable. Apply at least 2 weeks before your existing visa expires.