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Who needs a visa for Brazil?

Entry rules for Brazil by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil (Itamaraty), Immigration Division, checked .

In brief

Citizens of 102 countries and territories can visit Brazil without a visa, most for up to 90 days. 3 can apply for an eVisa or ETA online. Everyone else, 93 nationalities, needs a visa.

Visa-free
102
On arrival
0
eVisa or ETA
3
Visa required
93

About 4.4 bn people (55% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Brazil: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 3 Nov 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, Immigration DivisionReport a change

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Brazil entry rules at a glance

Visa-free for 90 days: Russia, Mexico, Japan and 45 more

48 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil (Itamaraty), Immigration Division, checked 4. Visa exemption, for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days.

Visa-free for 90 days with conditions: Colombia, Argentina, Peru and 5 more

8 nationalities

May also enter with a national identity card instead of a passport.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil (Itamaraty), Immigration Division, checked # – Entrance allowed by presenting Civil Identity Card … 4. Visa exemption, for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days.

Visa-free for 90 days in any 180: Germany, France, Italy and 37 more

40 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days in any 180.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil (Itamaraty), Immigration Division, checked * - Maximum stay of 90 days every 180 days 1. Visa required. 2. Visa exemption, for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days. 3. Visa exemption, for a period not exceeding sixty (60) days. 4. Visa exemption, for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days.

Visa-free for 60 days: Venezuela and the Dominican Republic

2 nationalities

Venezuela: may also enter with a national identity card instead of a passport.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil (Itamaraty), Immigration Division, checked 3. Visa exemption, for a period not exceeding sixty (60) days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil (Itamaraty), Immigration Division, checked # – Entrance allowed by presenting Civil Identity Card … 3. Visa exemption, for a period not exceeding sixty (60) days.

Visa-free for 30 days: China, Indonesia, Kazakhstan and 1 more

4 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 30 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil (Itamaraty), Immigration Division, checked 2. Visa exemption, for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days.

eVisa for up to 90 days: the US, Canada and Australia

3 nationalities

Apply online for an eVisa before you travel.

Source: Consulate General of Brazil in New York (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil), 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.

Visa required: Kosovo

1 nationality

Apply for a visa before you travel.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil (Itamaraty), Immigration Division, checked 12. Brazil does not maintain diplomatic relations. Visas issued for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days.

Visa required: Taiwan

1 nationality

Apply for a visa before you travel.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil (Itamaraty), Immigration Division, checked 14. Brazil does not maintain diplomatic relations. VIVIS valid for up to five (5) years, with stays of 90 days.

Visa required: India, Pakistan, Nigeria and 88 more

91 nationalities

Apply for a visa before you travel.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil (Itamaraty), Immigration Division, checked 1. Visa required.

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, brazil.vfsevisa.com. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form. A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Brazil, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules. Our guides: Brazil eVisa: who needs one, the fee and the official website.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Brazil?

It depends on your passport: 102 nationalities are visa-free, 3 can use an eVisa or ETA and 93 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do US citizens need a visa for Brazil?

Yes, but online: US citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (up to 90 days) (Consulate General of Brazil in New York (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil), checked 3 Nov 2026).

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Brazil?

Yes. Indian citizens need a visa before they travel to Brazil (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil (Itamaraty), Immigration Division, checked 3 Nov 2026).

Can I apply for a Brazil visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 3 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at brazil.vfsevisa.com.

Sources and changes

  1. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil (Itamaraty), Immigration Divisiongov.br · checked 3 Nov 2026
  2. e-Visa information, Consulate General of Brazil in New Yorkgov.br · checked 3 Nov 2026
  3. Entry Visas to Brazil (QGRV), Itamaratygov.br · checked 3 Nov 2026
  4. Brazil e-Visa for Australian, Canadian and US citizens (official platform, run by VFS Global for Itamaraty)brazil.vfsevisa.com · checked 3 Nov 2026
  1. All groups checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Brazil (Itamaraty). No change since.

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