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Brazil: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes Yes
British Yes Yes No
Canadian Yes Yes Yes
Other EU Yes Yes 1
USA Yes Yes Yes
Passports: 

To enter Brazil, a passport valid for at least six months from date of entry is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Passport note: 

Brazilian nationals with dual nationality must enter and leave the country on their Brazilian passport.

All children under 18 years of age, when not accompanied by both parents, must have a valid passport (passport must be valid for at least six months) and, if children are travelling alone or accompanied by a third party, both father and mother must give their children written travel authorisation so they can enter, leave and travel within Brazil.

Children between the ages of three months and six years must have proof of vaccination against polio.

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is compulsory for visitors arriving from infected areas.

All travellers must be in possession of onward or return tickets and sufficient funds to cover their stay.

Visas: 

Visas for Brazil are required by all nationals referred to in the chart, except the following:

(a) nationals of EU countries (1) (except nationals of Cyprus, Estonia, Latvia and Malta who do require a visa) for touristic and business stays of up to 90 days.

(b) transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country by the same or first connecting flight, providing they hold onward documentation and do not leave the airport.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Brazil.

Types and cost: 

Tourist: cost varies according to nationality and are in some cases based on reciprocity A tourist visa costs £28 for nationals of Australia, £52 for nationals of Canada, and nationals of the USA pay an £112 processing fee. Business and Transit: cost varies according to nationality; contact the consulate for details.

Validity: 

Normally 90 days from date of issue, although this is at the discretion of Brazilian immigration officials. Tourist visas can be used for multiple entry within the period of validity. Tourist visas can be extended up to a further 90 days, provided the application is made at least two weeks before the expiration of the visa. Nationals should apply in Brazil to the federal police; this must be done before the visa expires or there is a risk of deportation.

Application to: 

Consulate (or consular section at the embassy). Applications made through travel agents or couriers cost an additional £16.

Working days: 

Depends on nationality. Up to three days for applications made in person and 10 days for applications made by a third party. Applications made by a third party can incur an additional handling fee. Additional time is required to process applications made by post.

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