Applying for a Brazil eVisa is a fully online process that takes most applicants around 20–30 minutes to complete, assuming your documents are ready beforehand. This guide walks through each step of the application, from creating your account to downloading your approved eVisa, so you know exactly what to expect before you start.
Applications go faster and hit fewer snags when you prepare everything before opening the form. Have these ready:
Before starting the form, confirm which category matches your actual purpose of travel - Tourism, Business, Transit, Business Event & Expo, or Seafarer. This decision affects which documents you'll be asked to upload later, so getting it right from the start avoids having to restart the application.
You'll begin by creating an account on the official eVisa portal, using your email address. This account lets you save your progress, return to an incomplete application, and track your status after submission. Keep your login details and application reference number somewhere safe - you'll need the reference number to check your status later.
This section asks for your personal information exactly as it appears on your passport - full legal name, date of birth, nationality, and passport number. Double-check every field against your physical passport before submitting, since mismatches between your application and your passport are a common cause of delay or rejection.
Here you'll provide your planned arrival and departure dates, flight information, and details about your trip. If your flight isn't booked yet, some portals allow provisional dates, but it's generally safer to have a confirmed itinerary before applying, since your arrival date affects passport validity calculations and processing expectations.
This is where most application problems happen, so take your time here:
Before submitting, most portals show a full summary of everything you've entered. Go through it carefully - check your name spelling, passport number, dates, and document uploads one more time. Once submitted, corrections typically require contacting support or, in some cases, starting a new application, so this review step is worth doing properly rather than skimming.
The final step before submission is paying the $80.90 USD government fee (plus any platform service fee, if you're applying through a facilitation service) using a credit or debit card. This fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome, which is another reason the review step matters.
After submission, you'll receive a confirmation email with your reference number. Use this to check your status through the official tracking portal. Typical stages include normal processing, in-check (active document review), a possible request for additional documents, and finally approval or rejection. Processing typically takes up to 10 business days, though it can vary - see our Processing Time guide for a full breakdown of what affects timing.
Once approved, you'll receive an email and can download your eVisa as a PDF from your account dashboard. Print a physical copy to carry with your passport - airlines check for a valid eVisa before issuing a boarding pass, and immigration officers verify it on arrival. Save a digital copy on your phone as a backup, but don't rely on it as your only copy.
VistoRoute is an independent visa information and facilitation platform and is not affiliated with the Government of Brazil or any consular authority. We help travelers prepare accurate, complete applications, but all final decisions on visa issuance rest with Brazilian immigration authorities. For official government guidance, always cross-check with your nearest Brazilian consulate.
