Brazil Visa and Passport Requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes No
British Yes Yes No
Canadian Yes Yes No
EU Yes Yes No
USA Yes Yes No

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Passports

To enter Brazil, a passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Passport note

Brazilian nationals with dual nationality must enter and leave the country on their Brazilian passport.

All travellers must be in possession of onward or return tickets and sufficient funds to cover their stay.

Visas

Visas for Brazil are not required by nationals of the UK for stays of up to 90 days (multiple entries) per period of 12 months.

Visas for Brazil are not required by nationals of EU countries for stays of up to 90 days.

Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Brazil.

Visas are not required by nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA for stays of up to 90 days. Announcement: Starting 10 April 2025 nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA will require a visa to travel to Brazil.

Types and cost

Tourist visa: cost varies according to nationality and is in some cases based on reciprocity. A tourist visa costs £120 for nationals of Australia, £80 for nationals of Canada and the UK and £160 for nationals of the USA.

Business and transit visas: cost varies according to nationality; contact the consulate for details.

Validity

Up to 90 days.

Transit

Visas are not required by travellers connecting to another flight who stay within the international transit area and do not pass border control.

Application to

Consulate (or consular section at the embassy) by appointment only. You cannot obtain visas at the airport or port of entry.

Working days

Allow at least three working days for visa processing.

Sufficient funds

If you require a visa, you need to provide proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay in the form of recent bank or credit card statements or payslips. You are generally expected to have at least US$150 for each day of your trip.

Extension of stay

If you wish to extend your stay, you must apply to the federal police. You may be granted an extension of up to 90 days, depending on your nationality.

Entry with children

All children who are under 18 years of age and who are (also) Brazilian nationals, when not accompanied by both parents, must have a valid passport (passport must be valid for at least six months) and, if children are travelling alone or accompanied by a third party, both father and mother must give their children written travel authorisation so they can enter, leave and travel within Brazil. For all foreign children who aren't Brazillian nationals, it is recommended to bring a written travel authorisation by their legal guardians who are not accompanying them.

 

Entry with pets

If bringing a pet to Brazil, you must bring an international health certificate issued by a vet in your home country, a completed application form from the Ministry of Agriculture and a rabies vaccination certificate.

Embassies and tourist offices

Brazilian Consulate General in the UK
Telephone: (020) 7659 1550. Website: http://cglondres.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us Opening times: Mon-Fri 0845-1100 and 1300-1500.
Brazilian Consulate General in the USA
Telephone: (202) 461 3000. Website: http://cgwashington.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us Opening times: Mon-Fri 0900-1700 (Open to the public until 1300).
Brazilian Embassy in the USA
Telephone: (202) 238 2805 (consular section). Website: http://washington.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us

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Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.