South America
Brazil passport and entry requirements
Passport must be valid for at least six months on arrival.
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Level 2· Exercise Increased CautionBrazilState Dept. updated August 31, 2026
Exercise increased caution in Brazil due to crime and kidnapping . Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Crime Violent crime occurs in urban areas, day and night. Crimes include murder, armed robbery, and carjacking. Gang activity and organized crime are widespread. and are often tied to the illegal drug trade. Assaults are common, including with sedatives or drugs place
Passport you need
U.S. citizens need a visa; Brazil issues an official e-Visa online for tourism and business.
Official U.S. Department of State country informationVisa and travel authorizations
Brazil e-Visa. Apply only through the official government website — lookalike sites charge a markup for the same authorization.
Before you book
- 1. Open your passport and read the expiration date. If it falls inside the validity window above, renew before you buy tickets.
- 2. Count your blank visa pages. Pages marked "amendments and endorsements" do not count as visa pages.
- 3. File any ETA, e-visa or arrival form on the official site, days before departure rather than at the airport.
- 4. Carry the passport book, not just the card, for any international flight.