Starting April 10, 2025, U.S. and Canadian passport holders will require an e-Visa to enter Brazil. Travelers visiting before this date can enjoy visa-free entry.
This article contains step-by-step instructions on how to apply for the Brazil e-Visa. We recommend applying for this visa starting two months before your departure date. While the e-Visa typically only takes five business days to process, it’s advised to apply sooner should you be asked to provide additional documentation or correct any information.
Please note that visa requirements are always subject to change. For the most current and accurate information, we recommend checking the U.S. Department of State's website, the Government of Canada's website or getting in touch with the respective country's consulate or embassy.
While our team is dedicated to keeping visa information up to date, please be aware that consulate applications are subject to change. As a result, your application may differ slightly from this guide. In such cases, use this guide as a reference, but follow your application’s instructions.
How to apply for the Brazil e-Visa
To begin your application, visit https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/
- When typing your phone number do not include any dashes (e.g. 1235938421).
- OTP stands for "One-time password." After you fill out the information, a "Send OTP" button will appear for you to select. You will then receive an email with the passcode that you must enter.
Visa Type: Visitor Visa
Purpose of Travel: Tourism/Transit
Required documents to upload:
- Passport Page (file type: jpeg, jpg, png, pdf).
- 2 x 2 Photograph (file type: jpeg, jpg, png). Review photo guidelines.
- All other fields to upload information are optional and not required. We recommend leaving them blank.
Your passport page image will be displayed in the box on the left. For "Place of Birth," please choose the country listed on your passport.
Your 2 x 2 photo will be displayed in the box on the left. If an incorrect file type was uploaded, you will see an "error" where the photo should be (refer to the example below).
- Enter only the dates when you will be in Brazil (not the tour itinerary dates).
- “Additional Details of Travel” can be left blank.
Enter your home address information.
- You have the option to choose a different method under "Personal Means of Contact." If you prefer, you can select "Cell" instead of "Email."
Fill in only the required information:
- Under "Do you have information for Legal Representative" you can select "No."
- Select if you have any other nationalities.
- Please fill out "Profession or Occupation." If you are retired, you can type that in.
After completing this page, you will proceed to make a payment. Please review your application thoroughly before continuing to payment.
After selecting "Continue to Payment," you will receive this pop-up message. Please verify with your bank if you need to, then select "Accept."
On this page you will enter your credit card information. Once your payment has been processed you should receive a confirmation notice to your email.
Once approved, an email will be sent to you containing your electronic visa. Please print a copy to keep in your carry-on bag and be ready to present it for entry when required.