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Brazil eVisa: who needs one, the fee and the official website

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 5 Nov 2026

In brief

Since 10 April 2025 citizens of Australia, Canada and the United States need a visitor visa for Brazil, applied for online as an e-Visa.1 The e-Visa costs USD 80.90 and allows multiple entries while it is valid.2 The e-Visa is emailed within a few days; average processing is about 10 business days, and the consulate does not issue emergency visas.2

Apply only on the official site: brazil.vfsevisa.com. Other websites are not the government's.

Checked 5 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil (Itamaraty); platform run by VFS GlobalReport a change

Independent reference, not a government website. We don't issue visas or sell visa services.

ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Who needs one
  4. Official website
  5. Fee
  6. Fee history
  7. Validity and stay
  8. How to apply
  9. Warnings about other sites
  10. Processing time
  11. More
  12. Recent changes
  13. Brazil eVisa for US citizens
  14. Brazil eVisa for Canadians
  15. Brazil eVisa for UK citizens
  16. Brazil eVisa for Indian citizens
  17. FAQ
  18. Sources
  19. About this page

Brazil eVisa at a glance

Who needs itThe e-Visa is issued only to Australian, Canadian and American passport holders; other nationalities must apply for a visitor visa (VIVIS).1
FeeThe e-Visa costs USD 80.90 and allows multiple entries while it is valid.2
Valid forThe Chicago consulate says the e-Visa costs USD 80.90 and is valid for 10 years.3
Stay per visitThe e-Visa allows a stay of up to 90 days per year; longer stays require contacting the Federal Police in Brazil.2
Official websitebrazil.vfsevisa.com1
DecisionThe e-Visa is emailed within a few days; average processing is about 10 business days, and the consulate does not issue emergency visas.2

Who needs a Brazil eVisa

  • Since 10 April 2025 citizens of Australia, Canada and the United States need a visitor visa for Brazil, applied for online as an e-Visa.

    ATTENTION: Effective April 10th 2025, the Brazilian Government has implemented the requirement of visitor visas for citizens of Australia, Canada and the United States. Applications are available in an electronic format (E-visa). It is 100% online and the traveler does not need to visit or submit any physical documents to our office.Consulate General of Brazil in New York · checked

  • The e-Visa is issued only to Australian, Canadian and American passport holders; other nationalities must apply for a visitor visa (VIVIS).

    The e-VISA is only issued to Australian, Canadian, and American passport holders. ... Other nationalities are NOT eligible for eVisa and should apply for a VIVIS.Consulate General of Brazil in New York · checked

Official website

  • brazil.vfsevisa.com: where to apply

    The e-VISA is only issued to Australian, Canadian, and American passport holders. The virtual platform VFS, for requesting and issuing electronic visit visas, is available on the following link: <https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/>.Consulate General of Brazil in New York · checked

How much a Brazil eVisa costs

Brazil eVisa fee history

  1. The e-Visa costs USD 80.90 and allows multiple entries while it is valid. Consulate General of Brazil in New York · checked

How long a Brazil eVisa lasts and how long you can stay

How to apply for a Brazil eVisa

Apply only on the official site: brazil.vfsevisa.com. Other websites are not the government's.

  • Eligible travellers apply for the e-Visa online with no consulate visit; the New York consulate does not accept in-person tourism or business visa applications from these citizens.

    Consulate General of Brazil in New York · checked

  • San Francisco lists a signed passport valid for the whole trip with 2 free visa pages, the online form, a 2x2-inch photo, the USD 80.90 fee, a flight reservation into and out of Brazil and a 30-day bank statement showing at least USD 2,000.

    Consulate General of Brazil in San Francisco · checked

  • The passport only has to be valid on entry and for the whole stay; no extra validity is needed.

    Consulate General of Brazil in Montreal · checked

Official warnings about other sites

We found no warning about other websites from a government, regulator or court on the official pages we read.

How long a Brazil eVisa takes

More about the Brazil eVisa

  • The e-Visa covers tourism, business, transit and sporting or artistic activities for stays of up to 90 days.

    Consulate General of Brazil in New York · checked

  • Questions about e-Visas go to VFS Global at brazilevisa@vfsglobal.com.

    Consulate General of Brazil in New York · checked

  • Since 20 August 2026 Brazilian posts may issue visas in the foreign passports of dual nationals and children of Brazilians on the same terms and fees as for any foreign passport; VFS Global no longer asks e-Visa applicants for a declaration of non-citizenship.

    Consulate General of Brazil in New York · checked

Recent changes

  1. Decree No. 11,515 of 2 May 2023 revoked Decree No. 9,731 of 2019 (the visa waiver); its start date moved from 1 October 2023 to 10 January 2024 (Decree No. 11,692 of 2023), 10 April 2024 (Decree No. 11,875 of 2024) and 10 April 2025 (Decree No. 11,982 of 2024). Presidency of the Republic of Brazil (Planalto legislation portal), Decree No. 11,515 of 2 May 2023 · checked · read from an archived copy of 24 Oct 2026
  2. The visitor visa requirement for nationals of Canada, Australia and the United States took effect on 10 April 2025; the visa is electronic. Consulate General of Brazil in Toronto · checked
  3. The Embassy in Ottawa announced that from 10 April 2025 Canadian citizens need an electronic visa, applied for at brazil.vfsevisa.com, for tourism or business trips of up to 90 days. Embassy of Brazil in Ottawa · checked

Brazil eVisa for US citizens

eVisa, up to 90 days

Consulate General of Brazil in New York · checked

  • The US is on the official list of nationalities that can apply for a Brazil eVisa. The e-Visa is issued only to Australian, Canadian and American passport holders; other nationalities must apply for a visitor visa (VIVIS).

    Consulate General of Brazil in New York · checked

Everything for this trip: Brazil visa for US citizens.

Brazil eVisa for Canadians

eVisa, up to 90 days

Consulate General of Brazil in New York · checked

  • Canada is on the official list of nationalities that can apply for a Brazil eVisa. The e-Visa is issued only to Australian, Canadian and American passport holders; other nationalities must apply for a visitor visa (VIVIS).

    Consulate General of Brazil in New York · checked

Everything for this trip: Brazil visa for Canadians.

Brazil eVisa for UK citizens

Visa-free, 90 days

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil (Itamaraty), Immigration Division · checked

Everything for this trip: Brazil visa for British citizens.

Brazil eVisa for Indian citizens

Visa required

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil (Itamaraty), Immigration Division · checked

  • India is not on the official list of nationalities that can apply for a Brazil eVisa. The e-Visa is issued only to Australian, Canadian and American passport holders; other nationalities must apply for a visitor visa (VIVIS).

    Consulate General of Brazil in New York · checked

Everything for this trip: Brazil visa for Indian citizens.

FAQ

What is the official Brazil eVisa website?

Official application site: brazil.vfsevisa.com.

How much does a Brazil eVisa cost?

The e-Visa costs USD 80.90 and allows multiple entries while it is valid. The total cost of the e-Visa is USD 80.90, payable only on brazil.vfsevisa.com. The New York consulate's fee table gives the e-Visa for US, Australian and Canadian passport holders as USD 80.00. The Sydney consulate lists the e-Visa fee for Australian, Canadian and US citizens as AUD 152.00 plus a processing fee, paid online directly to VFS.

Do US citizens need a Brazil eVisa?

US citizens: eVisa, up to 90 days, according to Consulate General of Brazil in New York, checked 3 Nov 2026. The US is on the official list of nationalities that can apply for a Brazil eVisa. See Brazil eVisa for US citizens.

Do Canadians need a Brazil eVisa?

Canadian citizens: eVisa, up to 90 days, according to Consulate General of Brazil in New York, checked 3 Nov 2026. Canada is on the official list of nationalities that can apply for a Brazil eVisa. See Brazil eVisa for Canadians.

How long does a Brazil eVisa take?

The e-Visa is emailed within a few days; average processing is about 10 business days, and the consulate does not issue emergency visas. Processing usually takes 10 business days after the consulate receives the file from VFS, and can take longer without notice.

How long is a Brazil eVisa valid?

The Chicago consulate says the e-Visa costs USD 80.90 and is valid for 10 years. The Sydney consulate says the e-Visa is valid for 5 years. The electronic visa is valid until its expiry date; if the linked passport expires, carry the expired passport with the visa and the new passport. The e-Visa allows a stay of up to 90 days per year; longer stays require contacting the Federal Police in Brazil.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. Consulate General of Brazil in New York (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil): who needs one, official website, more, entry rules and by nationalitygov.br · checked
  2. Consulate General of Brazil in New York (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil): fee, fee history, validity and stay, how to apply and processing timegov.br · checked
  3. Consulate General of Brazil in Chicago (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil): validity and staygov.br · checked
  4. Consulate General of Brazil in Montreal (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil): fee, validity and stay, how to apply and processing timegov.br · checked
  5. Consulate General of Brazil in New York (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil): feegov.br · checked
  6. Consulate General of Brazil in Sydney (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil): feegov.br · checked
  7. Consulate General of Brazil in Sydney (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil): validity and staygov.br · checked
  8. Consulate General of Brazil in San Francisco (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil): how to applygov.br · checked
  9. Presidency of the Republic of Brazil (Planalto legislation portal), Decree No. 11,515 of 2 May 2023: recent changesplanalto.gov.br · checked · read from an archived copy of 24 Oct 2026
  10. Consulate General of Brazil in Toronto (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil): recent changesgov.br · checked
  11. Embassy of Brazil in Ottawa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil): recent changesgov.br · checked
  12. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil (Itamaraty), Immigration Division: entry rulesgov.br · checked

More: Brazil entry rules by nationality · all visa guides.

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By the Visa Almanac editorial team. Every rule, fee and date on this page comes from the official sources listed above, each read on the day shown; where they are silent, we say so. Editorial policy · Change log

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