Brazil
e-Visa for Brazil: documents, fees and steps
Tourism (short stay) · 3 nationalities · any residence · ordinary passport
Stay of up to 90 days · Verified on 15 October 2026
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Documents requested
Color copy of the passport identity pageConditions and details
Upload a clear color copy of the identity page of your passport, with all corners and the machine-readable zone visible. The file must be in JPEG or JPG format, of 2 MB maximum. According to the eVisa FAQ, the passport must remain valid for at least one month after your arrival; also check the conditions of your airline before booking.Recent photograph on a white backgroundConditions and details
Upload a recent color photograph on a white background, of 3.5 × 4.5 cm (413 × 531 pixels), in JPEG or JPG format, of 2 MB maximum. Look at the lens, face centered, shoulders and ears visible, without glasses or head covering, without smiling or showing teeth. Leave space above the head; do not cut off the head or the chin and do not use a photo cut from the passport page.
Official fees
- Visitor eVisa fee — amount announced by the Brazilian consulate 80.90 USD
Steps
- Open the official platform brazil.vfsevisa.com and begin your eVisa application.
- Fill out the online application and upload your photograph as well as the color copy of the identity page of your passport.
- Pay the eVisa fee according to the platform's instructions.
- Monitor your email and respond to any request for additional documents.
- After approval, download and print the eVisa for your trip.
Where to apply
- Official eVisa application platform: brazil.vfsevisa.com
Good to know
Application entirely onlineConditions and details
For Australian, Canadian and American passports, the application is made on brazil.vfsevisa.com, without going to the consulate or sending paper copies. The consular authorities may request additional documents.Visa validity and duration of stayConditions and details
The visa allows multiple entries during its validity: 10 years for an American passport, 5 years for an Australian or Canadian passport. This validity is not the duration of each stay: the authorized stay is 90 days at most per year. To request an extension beyond that, contact the Federal Police.Allow time for your application to be processedConditions and details
The consulate in New York gives an average processing time of around 10 business days once a complete application has been submitted and all requirements met. Apply well in advance; this timing is indicative. This consulate does not issue emergency visas.- Receipt and presentation of the eVisaOnce granted, the eVisa is sent by email. Download and print the document to present it with your passport upon your arrival in Brazil.
Travelers who also have Brazilian nationalityConditions and details
Since August 20, 2026, dual nationals and children of a Brazilian parent may apply for a visa on their foreign passport under the same conditions and rates as other holders of that passport. A declaration of non-Brazilian citizenship is no longer required for the eVisa. The consulate recommends keeping Brazilian documents up to date; the use of the foreign visa does not remove the Brazilian rules that may apply to their situation.Visa and admission to BrazilConditions and details
Obtain your visa before departure: it is not issued at the airport or at the Brazilian border. The issuance of the visa does not guarantee admission; the entry conditions must also be met.
Nationalities covered
This procedure applies to 3 nationalities.
- Australia
- Canada
- United States
Official links
- VFS Global — plateforme eVisa désignée par le consulat du Brésil (new tab) brazil.vfsevisa.com
- VFS Global — copie du passeport pour le Brazil eVisa (new tab) brazil.vfsevisa.com
- VFS Global — FAQ de la plateforme eVisa brésilienne (new tab) brazil.vfsevisa.com
- VFS Global — consignes photographiques du Brazil eVisa (new tab) brazil.vfsevisa.com
- Visit Visa (up to 90 days) for US/Canadian/Australian passports - eVISA — Ministério das Relações Exteriores (new tab) www.gov.br
- Visitor visa requirement for nationals of Australia, Canada, and the USA | Obrigatoriedade de visto para cidadãos da Austrália, Canadá e EUA — Ministério das Relações Exteriores (new tab) www.gov.br
- VFS Global — plateforme eVisa désignée par le consulat du Brésil (new tab) brazil.vfsevisa.com
- Informações sobre vistos para estrangeiros viajarem ao Brasil — Ministério das Relações Exteriores (new tab) www.gov.br
- Ministère brésilien des Relations extérieures — QGRV du 7 octobre 2026 (new tab) www.gov.br
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