Important information for United States, Canada and Australian passport holders Starting 10 April 2025, passport holders from Australia, Canada, and the United States will require a visa for entry into Brazil. Apply for an eVisa by clicking here: eVisa online.
Visa Information
Do you need a visa?
Brazil follows a policy of reciprocity regarding visas. This means that nationals of countries that require visas for Brazilian citizens will need a visa to travel to Brazil.
Brazil has signed visa exemption agreements with about 90 countries. The Ministry of Foreign Relations General Framework of Visa Regime contains information about visa requirement and exemptions for foreign citizens.
Review the Entry Visas to Brazil document to find out if you need a visa to travel to Brazil.
Where can I get more information?
For additional information about visas and the application process contact Brazilian Consular Offices. Find a list of Brazilian embassies and consulates here.
Visit Visa (VIVIS)
The visit visa (VIVIS) will be issued to foreigners traveling to Brazil for staying up to 90 days without purposes of immigration or the exercise of paid activity (daily allowances, artistic paychecks, compensation or other travel expenses are allowed).
Visit visas can be granted for those traveling for tourism, business, transit, artistic or sports activities, study, volunteer work, or to attend to conferences, seminars or meetings, among other purposes - provided there is no remuneration in Brazil and the stay does not exceed 90 days.
E-visas (United States, Canda and Australian passport holders)
Starting 10 April 2025, passport holders from Australia, Canada, and the United States will require a visa for entry into Brazil.
The entire process is electronic , with no consular visit required. Citizens from these countries can apply for an e-visa online.
Travelers that possess a valid physical visa in their passport for their visit's purpose, do not need to apply for a new visa.
Brazilian citizens with dual nationality should enter the country with their Brazilian passport, as visas cannot be issued to Brazilian nationals.
Processing an eVisa for Brazil can take up to 10 working days . Travelers are encouraged to apply for the visa well in advance of their departure dates to avoid any delays. For additional instructions and required documents visit Brazil’s official eVisa website.
Brazil's e-visa is only available to citizens of Australia, Canada, and the United States. Passport holders from other countries must apply for a traditional visa through the Brazilian embassy or consulate in their country.
Vaccination Requirements
In Brazil there is no requirement for proof of vaccination to enter the country. However, the Brazilian Ministry of Health recommends that international tourists update their vaccination status prior to arrival in Brazil, according to the guidelines of the vaccination calendar of the country of origin or residence, in particular, vaccines against yellow fever, polio, measles and rubella, diphtheria and tetanus.
Yellow fever
As instructed by the National Health Surveillance Agency – ANVISA, the Brazilian regulatory body for the health of travelers, Brazil does not require the yellow fever vaccine for foreign travelers or Brazilians travelling to Brazil.
Although it is not mandatory in Brazil, vaccination against yellow fever is recommended for all travelers, both foreign and Brazilian, at least ten days before the trip, the time it takes for the vaccine to create antibodies and for the person to be properly protected.
More information about yellow fever (transmission, symptoms, vaccine indications and contraindications, diagnosis, treatment, and general guidelines) can be found on the Ministry of Health's yellow fever page.
For epidemiological information about yellow fever in Brazil visit the Epidemiological Situation page.
For a list of countries that require incoming travelers to present proof of vaccination against yellow fever visit the World Health Organization World Health Organization Yellow Fever Vaccination website.
COVID
According to a letter from the National Health Surveillance Agency, the Brazilian immigration authorities no longer require, from international travelers, proof of vaccination against Covid-19 or the presentation of a negative test result for the screening of infection by SARS-CoV-2 (covid-19). 19).
Airlines and airport operators have already been notified by Anvisa of the end of health requirements regarding covid-19.