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In Brazil, visas are granted by Itamaraty, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, through Brazilian embassies, consulates general, consulates and vice-consulates abroad. The consular portal states that a Brazilian visa is never granted on national territory, nor at an airport, a port or a border entry point. The application goes through an electronic form, then the presentation of the documents at the competent consular post. This page reproduces what is written on the official pages consulted on 17 September 2026.

Updated on 15 October 2026 · Official sources consulted on 17 September 2026

At a glance

Authority
Ministério das Relações Exteriores (Itamaraty), which grants visas through Brazil's embassies, consulates general, consulates and vice-consulates abroad
Submission channel
Electronic application form, then filing of the documents with the Brazilian consular post of the jurisdiction; the e-consular system directs the applicant to that post
Portal language
Portuguese; the pages consulted repeat the substance of their text in English

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Good to know

Visa required (code 1 in the VIVIS column – visitor visa, ordinary passport).

Official source: MRE (Itamaraty) — General Framework of Visa Regimes (QGRV), Portuguese version updated on 26/08/2026, VIVIS column (ordinary passport)MRE (Itamaraty) — Quadro Geral de Regime de Vistos (QGRV), version portugaise mise à jour le 26/08/2026, colonne VIVIS (passeport ordinaire) (new tab) Verified on 7 October 2026

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Brazil visa: who needs one?

Based on the verified entry rules, for a short tourist stay with an ordinary passport.

Visa exemption 102

List of nationalities

Visa required 96

List of nationalities

A nationality missing from this list does not establish a visa exemption. Consult the official authority.

Documented visa types

"Visto de visita" (visit visa)
According to the page, stays of up to ninety days with no migratory intent and no paid activity in Brazil: tourism, business, transit, artistic or sporting activities, study, volunteer work, conferences, seminars, congresses or meetings. Official page (new tab)
"Visto temporário" (temporary visa)
Category broken down by the authority into fifteen sub-types numbered I to XV: research and teaching, medical care, humanitarian reception, study, paid work, working holiday, religious, volunteering, investors, international agreements, family reunification, among others. Durations: not stated. Official page (new tab)
"Visto diplomático" (diplomatic visa)
According to the page, granted to foreign authorities and agents holding diplomatic status traveling to Brazil on an official mission, transitory or permanent, for a foreign government or an international body recognized by Brazil. Official page (new tab)
"Visto oficial" (official visa)
According to the page, granted to foreign administrative agents on an official mission for a foreign government or an international body recognized by Brazil, or to people traveling under the official cover of their state. Official page (new tab)
"Visto de cortesia" (courtesy visa)
According to the page: foreign personalities and authorities on an unofficial trip; spouses, dependents and relatives not covered by a diplomatic or official visa; household employees of a foreign mission; artists and sportspeople coming for a free cultural event. Official page (new tab)

Where and how to apply

The consular portal of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that Itamaraty is the body of the Brazilian government responsible for granting visas, and that this grant goes through Brazil's embassies, consulates general, consulates and vice-consulates abroad.

The same page states that a Brazilian visa is never granted on national territory: it is therefore not possible to obtain one at an airport, a port or an entry point on the Brazilian border.

The service record published on gov.br indicates a web channel and then the consular post. The ministry's e-consular system asks the applicant to select the country where they are, then the consulate of their jurisdiction; it states that if that consulate does not have the system, the user is directed to the consulate's page for the application instructions.

The page also states that Brazil applies a visa policy founded on the principle of reciprocity, and that an exemption may be granted by the Brazilian authorities only on a reciprocal basis, by bilateral understanding, subject to the cases provided for by decree 9.731/2019.

Steps in the procedure

  1. Consult the instructions specific to the consular post where the application will be filed: the service record refers to the e-consular system to identify the consulate of one's jurisdiction.
  2. Complete and send the electronic visa application form.
  3. Print, at the end of the form, the filing receipt and sign it.
  4. Gather the original documents matching the type of visa applied for.
  5. Pay the consular emoluments and keep the proof of payment, which is among the documents required.
  6. Present the file at the Brazilian consular post that will process the application.
  7. If the consulate of the jurisdiction does not have the e-consular system, follow the instructions published by that consulate, to which the system redirects.

Documents mentioned by the authority

The exact list depends on the visa type and on the situation; only the official page is authoritative.

Stated fees and processing times

According to the portal consulted on 17 September 2026, the service record "Obter visto para viajar ao Brasil" states, under costs: "Emolumentos Consulares de acordo com a moeda da jurisdição consular", that is, consular emoluments according to the currency of the consular jurisdiction. No amount is given in figures on the pages consulted.

According to the portal consulted on 17 September 2026, the same record states, for the duration of the procedure: "Não estimado ainda — A depender do Posto Consular", that is, a time not yet estimated and dependent on the consular post. No quantified time is stated on the pages consulted.

After the decision

The pages consulted define the visa as the document granted by Brazil's consular posts abroad which opens an expectation of entry and stay on the national territory, provided the conditions laid down by the legislation in force are met. The consular authority decides.

The portal states that the Federal Police is the body responsible for migration control at Brazil's borders, and that neither Itamaraty nor the Federal Police can authorize the entry of a foreign national without the appropriate visa.

The same page states that a foreign national already on the territory who wishes to extend their stay or obtain a residence authorization must approach the Ministry of Justice and the Federal Police, or the Ministry of Labor where the authorization concerns, for example, work or research.

Prepare your application

Frequently asked questions

Where is the application filed?

At a Brazilian consular post abroad: embassy, consulate general, consulate or vice-consulate. The application form is completed online, then the original documents are presented at the post that will process the file. The portal states that a Brazilian visa is never granted on national territory, nor at an airport, a port or a border point.

Is there an electronic visa?

Not stated on the portal consulted.

What fees and what processing times does the authority announce?

According to the portal consulted on 17 September 2026, the service record states consular emoluments according to the currency of the consular jurisdiction, with no amount, and a duration "not yet estimated", dependent on the consular post. The competent post is the only source for a price and a time.

How does one extend a stay or obtain residence once in Brazil?

The portal states that a foreign national already on the territory approaches the Ministry of Justice and the Federal Police, or the Ministry of Labor where the authorization concerns, for example, work or research. The conditions of these procedures are not described on the pages consulted.

Points to check with the authority

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