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Online e-Visa · South America

Brazil electronic visitor visa (e-Visa)

U.S. citizens need a visitor visa for Brazil, obtained online as an e-Visa before travel.

Short answer

Who needs the Brazil e-Visa?

U.S. citizens traveling to Brazil for tourism, business or transit.

Key takeaways

  • Government fee: about $81. Government fee plus a small processing charge on the official portal.
  • Typical processing: Allow at least two weeks before departure in high season.
  • Maximum stay: 90 days per year, extendable once at the discretion of the Federal Police.
  • Passport validity: At least six months beyond arrival.
  • When to apply: Up to 90 days before travel.

Forms and official links

Step by step

  1. 1

    Gather scans

    Photo, passport page, itinerary and proof of funds are all uploaded.

  2. 2

    Apply on the official gov.br portal

    Pay the fee and note the application number.

  3. 3

    Print the approval

    Carry the PDF; airlines check it at check-in.

What to have ready

  • Passport bio page scan
  • Recent passport photo
  • Proof of onward or return travel
  • Bank statement or proof of funds
  • Proof of yellow fever vaccination for some itineraries

Watch out for

  • Minors traveling without both parents need notarized, apostilled consent.