Brazil Visa, Passport & Entry Requirements

Passports valid for at least six months from date of entry required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

All non-Brazilian nationals 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 agianst polio.

Yellow fever vaccinations are compulsory for visits to some areas and recommended for others. 

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

Required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except the following:
(a) 1. nationals of EU countries (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, provided holding onward documentation and not leaving the airport.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Tourist: cost varies according to nationality. Generally, it is around £30. Other prices, based on reciprocity, are £28 (for nationals of Australia); £52 (for nationals of Canada); nationals of the USA pay a £104 processing fee. Business and Transit: cost varies according to nationality; contact the consulate for details.

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.

Note: Some Brazilian immigration officials have been restricting single male tourists aged 25-50 to stays of up to 30 days, particularly in the northeast region, in an effort to combat sex tourism.

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

Depends on nationality. Up to three days for applications made in person and 10 days for applications made by a third party. Additional time is required to process applications made by post.