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Brazil eVisa Eligibility: Who Needs One and Who Qualifies? (2026)

Eligibility for the Brazil eVisa depends on more than just your passport's cover — nationality, purpose of travel, and your specific documentation all play a role. This page breaks down exactly how to check whether you need an eVisa, which nationalities are currently required to hold one, and what other factors affect whether your application will be approved.

Eligible Countries for Brazil eVisa
Brazil

How Brazil's Entry System Works

Brazil's entry requirements fall into three broad categories, and knowing which one applies to you is the first step:

  • Visa-free entry — the majority of nationalities can still enter Brazil without any advance application, typically for stays of up to 90 days, by presenting their passport at the border
  • eVisa required — an expanding list of nationalities must apply online and receive approval before traveling
  • Consular visa — a smaller number of situations, including humanitarian or long-term categories, still require an in-person application at a Brazilian consulate

There is currently no visa-on-arrival option for nationalities on Brazil's eVisa list — the approval must be secured before departure.

Nationalities Currently Required to Hold a Brazil eVisa

The eVisa requirement has expanded in two stages:

  • Since 10 April 2025: United States, Canada, and Australia — reinstated after Brazil ended a visa-waiver arrangement that had been in place since 2019, citing diplomatic reciprocity
  • Since 1 January 2026: Mexico, France, Argentina, and more than 25 additional nationalities previously visa-exempt, following a Ministry of Tourism ordinance signed in December 2025

In total, more than 30 nationalities are now required to hold an eVisa for short-term visits to Brazil. Because this list has expanded twice within a single year and could change again, always verify your specific nationality's current status on the official VFSeVisa portal before booking travel, rather than relying on older lists that may be outdated.

Eligible Countries for Brazil eVisa

Australia Australia
Canada Canada
China China
United States United States of America

Nationalities That Remain Visa-Free

Despite the recent expansion, the majority of the world's nationalities can still enter Brazil visa-free for short stays — this includes most EU and Schengen-area countries, the UK, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, Singapore, and all Mercosur/South American countries, among others. Visa-free entry still comes with a stay limit (typically up to 90 days) and doesn't exempt travelers from needing proof of onward travel and sufficient funds at the border.

Visa-Exempt Countries (98 Nationalities)

Albania Albania
Andorra Andorra
Antigua and Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda
Argentina Argentina
Armenia Armenia
Austria Austria
Bahamas Bahamas
Bangladesh Bangladesh
Barbados Barbados
Belarus Belarus
Belgium Belgium
Belize Belize
Bolivia Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria Bulgaria
Chile Chile
Colombia Colombia
Costa Rica Costa Rica
Croatia Croatia
Cyprus Cyprus
Czech Republic Czech Republic
Denmark Denmark
Dominica Dominica
Ecuador Ecuador
El Salvador El Salvador
Estonia Estonia
Fiji Fiji
Finland Finland
France France
French Guiana French Guiana
French Polynesia French Polynesia
French Southern Territories French Southern Territories
Georgia Georgia
Germany Germany
Greece Greece
Grenada Grenada
Guatemala Guatemala
Guyana Guyana
Honduras Honduras
Hong Kong Hong Kong
Hungary Hungary
Iceland Iceland
Indonesia Indonesia
Ireland Ireland
Isle of Man Isle of Man
Israel Israel
Italy Italy
Jamaica Jamaica
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan
Korea, Republic of (South) Korea, Republic of (South)
Latvia Latvia
Liechtenstein Liechtenstein
Lithuania Lithuania
Luxembourg Luxembourg
Macau Macau
Macedonia, Republic of Macedonia, Republic of
Malaysia Malaysia
Malta Malta
Mexico Mexico
Monaco Monaco
Mongolia Mongolia
Montenegro Montenegro
Morocco Morocco
Namibia Namibia
Netherlands Netherlands
New Zealand New Zealand
Nicaragua Nicaragua
Norway Norway
Panama Panama
Paraguay Paraguay
Peru Peru
Philippines Philippines
Poland Poland
Portugal Portugal
Puerto Rico Puerto Rico
Qatar Qatar
Romania Romania
Russia Russia
Saint Kitts and Nevis Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
San Marino San Marino
Serbia Serbia
Seychelles Seychelles
Singapore Singapore
Slovakia Slovakia
Slovenia Slovenia
South Africa South Africa
Spain Spain
Suriname Suriname
Sweden Sweden
Switzerland Switzerland
Thailand Thailand
Timor-Leste Timor-Leste
Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia Tunisia
Turkey Turkey
United Arab Emirates United Arab Emirates
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Uruguay Uruguay
Vatican City (Holy See) Vatican City (Holy See)

Embassy Visa Required

Travellers from these countries must obtain a visa from a Brazilian consulate or embassy before entering Brazil.

Consular / Embassy Visa Nationalities (109 Nationalities)

Abkhazia Abkhazia
Aland Islands Aland Islands
Algeria Algeria
American Samoa American Samoa
Angola Angola
Anguilla Anguilla
Antarctica Antarctica
Aruba Aruba
Azerbaijan Azerbaijan
Benin Benin
Bermuda Bermuda
Bhutan Bhutan
Bonaire Bonaire
Botswana Botswana
Bouvet Island Bouvet Island
British Indian Ocean Territory British Indian Ocean Territory
British Virgin Islands British Virgin Islands
Brunei Brunei
Burkina Faso Burkina Faso
Burundi Burundi
Cambodia Cambodia
Cameroon Cameroon
Cape Verde Cape Verde
Cayman Islands Cayman Islands
Christmas Island Christmas Island
Cocos (Keeling) Islands Cocos (Keeling) Islands
Comoros Comoros
Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the
Cook Islands Cook Islands
Cote d'Ivoire Cote d'Ivoire
Curacao Curacao
Djibouti Djibouti
Dominican Republic Dominican Republic
Egypt Egypt
Equatorial Guinea Equatorial Guinea
Ethiopia Ethiopia
Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
Faroe Islands Faroe Islands
Gabon Gabon
Gambia Gambia
Ghana Ghana
Gibraltar Gibraltar
Greenland Greenland
Guadeloupe Guadeloupe
Guam Guam
Guernsey Guernsey
Guinea Guinea
Guinea-Bissau Guinea-Bissau
Heard Island and McDonald Islands Heard Island and McDonald Islands
India India
Jersey Jersey
Jordan Jordan
Kenya Kenya
Kiribati Kiribati
Kosovo Kosovo
Kuwait Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan
Laos Laos
Lebanon Lebanon
Lesotho Lesotho
Liberia Liberia
Madagascar Madagascar
Malawi Malawi
Maldives Maldives
Marshall Islands Marshall Islands
Martinique Martinique
Mauritania Mauritania
Mauritius Mauritius
Mayotte Mayotte
Micronesia, Federated States of Micronesia, Federated States of
Moldova Moldova
Montserrat Montserrat
Mozambique Mozambique
Myanmar Myanmar
Nagorno-Karabakh Nagorno-Karabakh
Nauru Nauru
Nepal Nepal
New Caledonia New Caledonia
Niger Niger
Nigeria Nigeria
Niue Niue
Norfolk Island Norfolk Island
Northern Cyprus Northern Cyprus
Northern Mariana Islands Northern Mariana Islands
Oman Oman
Palau Palau
Papua New Guinea Papua New Guinea
Pitcairn Pitcairn
Reunion Reunion
Rwanda Rwanda
Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
Saint Barthelemy Saint Barthelemy
Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
Saint Lucia Saint Lucia
Saint Martin Saint Martin
Saint Pierre and Miquelon Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Samoa Samoa
Sao Tome and Principe Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
Senegal Senegal
Sierra Leone Sierra Leone
Sint Maarten Sint Maarten
Solomon Islands Solomon Islands
South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
South Ossetia South Ossetia
Sri Lanka Sri Lanka
Svalbard and Jan Mayen Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Swaziland Swaziland
Taiwan Taiwan
Tajikistan Tajikistan
Tanzania Tanzania
Togo Togo
Tokelau Tokelau
Tonga Tonga
Transnistria Transnistria
Turkmenistan Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos Islands Turks and Caicos Islands
Tuvalu Tuvalu
US Virgin Islands US Virgin Islands
Uganda Uganda
United States Minor Outlying Islands United States Minor Outlying Islands
Vanuatu Vanuatu
Vietnam Vietnam
Wallis and Futuna Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara Western Sahara
Zambia Zambia
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe

Eligibility Criteria Beyond Nationality

Being from an eVisa-required country is only the starting point. Approval also depends on:

  • Passport validity — generally at least one month beyond your planned departure from Brazil, though six months is a safer standard recommended by several official sources
  • Purpose of travel matching the correct eVisa category — tourism, business, transit, event attendance, or maritime crew, each with its own document requirements
  • Complete and compliant documentation — a non-compliant photo or passport scan is one of the most common reasons for delay, independent of nationality
  • No prior immigration violations — overstaying a previous Brazil visa or eVisa can affect future eligibility
  • Financial means — while not always requested upfront, immigration officers can ask for proof of sufficient funds for your trip

Special Eligibility Situations

  • Dual nationals — if you hold a passport from both an eVisa-required country and a visa-free or Brazilian-citizen status, you can generally travel on whichever passport gives you the most favorable entry terms, but Brazilian citizens must always enter and exit on their Brazilian passport
  • Minors — children are not exempt from the eVisa requirement and need individual applications with additional documentation (see our Brazil Family Travel guide)
  • Seafarers — eligibility depends not just on nationality but also on ILO Convention 185 ratification status, SID document validity, and the vessel's flag state (see our Seafarer eVisa guide)
  • Travelers with a criminal record — certain convictions can affect eligibility; this is assessed case by case and isn't publicly standardized

How to Confirm Your Specific Eligibility

  1. Check your nationality against the current eVisa-required list on the official VFSeVisa portal, since this list has changed multiple times recently
  2. Confirm your purpose of travel to select the correct eVisa category
  3. Verify your passport meets the validity and blank-page requirements
  4. If traveling with family, confirm any additional documentation needed for minors or dual-citizen children

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know for certain if my nationality needs a Brazil eVisa?

Check the current list on the official VFSeVisa portal directly before booking travel. Because the requirement has expanded twice in under a year, older articles or blog posts may not reflect the current list accurately.

If I'm visa-exempt, do I still need to do anything before traveling?

Visa-free travelers don't need advance approval, but should still carry proof of onward travel, sufficient funds, and accommodation details, since immigration officers can request these at the border regardless of visa status.

Can eligibility be affected by a previous visa overstay?

Yes. Previous immigration violations, including overstaying a prior visa or eVisa, can affect future eligibility and may lead to additional scrutiny or denial.

Is there a minimum age requirement for the Brazil eVisa?

No. Every traveler needs an eVisa if their nationality requires one, regardless of age — infants and young children are not exempt.

Does holding a valid US visa or other country's visa affect Brazil eVisa eligibility?

No, holding a visa for another country has no bearing on Brazil eVisa eligibility. Eligibility is based on your nationality, passport validity, and the specific documentation you provide for your Brazil application.

VistoRoute is an independent visa information and facilitation platform and is not affiliated with the Government of Brazil or any consular authority. Eligibility rules can change with limited notice — we recommend confirming your specific situation on the official VFSeVisa portal or with your nearest Brazilian consulate before booking travel. All final decisions on visa issuance rest with Brazilian immigration authorities.