US passport · Brazil
Do US citizens need a visa for Brazil?
In brief
Yes. US passport holders need a visa for Brazil, applied for online as an eVisa (up to 90 days).
Brazil visa fee for US citizens: The e-Visa costs US$80.90 and allows multiple entries while it is valid. Official fee. Source: Consulate General of Brazil in New York, checked .
Brazil visa processing time for US citizens: Processing takes about 10 business days on average and the e-Visa is emailed to you; consulates issue no emergency visas. Source: Consulate General of Brazil in New York, checked .
The e-VISA is only issued to Australian, Canadian, and American passport holders. … for up to 90 days of stay can apply for an e-Visa.
Consulate General of Brazil in New York (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil)
Checked 3 Nov 2026Source: Consulate General of Brazil in New York (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil)Apply only at brazil.vfsevisa.comReport a change
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ContentsIn brief
At a glance
| Access | eVisa · up to 90 days |
|---|---|
| Stay | Up to 90 days |
| Validity and entries | Not stated by the official source |
| Official fee | The e-Visa costs US$80.90 and allows multiple entries while it is valid.2 |
| Official processing | Processing takes about 10 business days on average and the e-Visa is emailed to you; consulates issue no emergency visas.2 |
| Where to apply | Apply online on the official platform brazil.vfsevisa.com; no consulate visit is needed, and Brazilian consulates do not accept in-person tourist or business visa applications from US citizens.2Official site: brazil.vfsevisa.com |
Do US citizens need a visa for Brazil?
The Consulate General of Brazil in New York (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil) lists the US among the countries whose nationals can get an eVisa online. Stay: up to 90 days.
“The e-VISA is only issued to Australian, Canadian, and American passport holders. … for up to 90 days of stay can apply for an e-Visa.”
Conditions and exceptions
The e-Visa is for tourism, business, transit, sports or artistic activities with stays of up to 90 days.
Only those traveling for the purposes of tourism, business, transit, and sportive or artistic activities, for up to 90 days of stay can apply for an e-Visa.
Consulate General of Brazil in New York · checked
Brazil visa types for US citizens
The e-Visa allows a stay of up to 90 days per year in Brazil; to stay longer you must contact the Federal Police in Brazil.
Consulate General of Brazil in New York · checkedThe Federal Police can extend the 90 days, but the total stay cannot exceed 180 days a year unless the visa says otherwise.
Consulate General of Brazil in Los Angeles · checked
How to apply
Apply online on the official platform brazil.vfsevisa.com; no consulate visit is needed, and Brazilian consulates do not accept in-person tourist or business visa applications from US citizens.
Consulate General of Brazil in New York · checked
Fee
The e-Visa costs US$80.90 and allows multiple entries while it is valid.
Consulate General of Brazil in New York · checked
These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.
Processing time
Processing takes about 10 business days on average and the e-Visa is emailed to you; consulates issue no emergency visas.
Consulate General of Brazil in New York · checked
Documents and entry checks
Not stated by the official sources we read, beyond a valid passport.
What changed
- US citizens have needed a visitor visa for Brazil since 10 April 2025. Consulate General of Brazil in New York · checked
- Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.
FAQ
Is Brazil visa-free for US citizens now?
No. US citizens need a visa, applied for online as an eVisa (up to 90 days).
How much does a Brazil visa cost for US citizens?
The e-Visa costs US$80.90 and allows multiple entries while it is valid.
Can I get a Brazil visa in 7 days?
Processing takes about 10 business days on average and the e-Visa is emailed to you; consulates issue no emergency visas.
Other trips on a US passport
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Consulate General of Brazil in New York (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil): entry rule and entry conditions
- Consulate General of Brazil in New York (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil): fees, visa types, processing time, how to apply and changes
- Consulate General of Brazil in Los Angeles (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil): visa types