Effective date: U.S. passport holders must have a Brazilian visa (e-Visa or consular visa) for trips starting April 10, 2025. Until April 9, 2025, the prior exemption applied. Serviços e Informações do Brasil

Quick Facts

• Who needs a visa? U.S., Canadian, and Australian passport holders traveling for tourism or business. Serviços e Informações do Brasil
• Where to apply: Official e-Visa portal: brazil.vfsevisa.com. Serviços e Informações do Brasil
• Cost for U.S. citizens: US$80.90 total (listed by Brazil’s Consulate—fee includes e-visa + service). Serviços e Informações do Brasil
• Validity (U.S. e-Visa): Up to 10 years, multiple entries. U.S. Embassy in Brazil+1
• Stay limits: Up to 90 days per visit, and the e-Visa page notes authorization to stay up to 90 days per year. Extensions are at the discretion of Brazilian authorities. brazil.vfsevisa.com
• Passport: Valid through your stay; carry at least one blank page for the entry stamp. Travel.gov

How to Apply (e-Visa)

1. Prepare documents (see checklist below).
2. Apply online at the official portal and upload your documents. Serviços e Informações do Brasil
3. Pay the fee (card payment). Serviços e Informações do Brasil
4. Receive e-Visa by email and bring it when you travel (print + digital recommended). If your e-Visa sits in an old/expired passport, travel with both passports. brazil.vfsevisa.com

Document Checklist (Tourism/Business, U.S. Citizens)

• Passport (signed; valid through end of trip; 2 blank visa pages). Serviços e Informações do Brasil
• Completed online application (on brazil.vfsevisa.com). Serviços e Informações do Brasil
• Passport-style photo (2x2", white background). Serviços e Informações do Brasil