Brazil reinstated visa requirements for several nationalities — including citizens of the United States, Canada and Australia — and the eVisa is now the standard route in. If your last trip to Rio was visa-free, check the current rules before booking.
What the Brazil eVisa gives you
- Multiple entries during its validity
- Stays of up to 90 days
- Valid for tourism, family visits and many short business activities
The multiple-entry profile makes Brazil practical as a South America hub: fly into São Paulo, visit Argentina or Uruguay, and return on the same eVisa.
Requirements
- Passport valid for at least six months from your entry date
- A scan of the passport bio page
- A recent passport-style photo — Brazil's checks are strict about lighting and background, so read the photo guide first
- Proof of onward travel and accommodation
- For some nationalities: evidence of funds for the stay
Processing time
Plan around 5–7 days. Brazil's processing is slower than most eVisas on this site, and resubmissions after an error restart the clock — which is how a two-week buffer becomes a missed flight. Apply as soon as your travel dates firm up; the processing-time guide explains realistic timelines by destination.
The mistakes that cause Brazil rejections
- Photo non-compliance — shadows, glasses, or a background that isn't plain white
- Name order confusion — Brazilian forms expect names exactly as printed in the passport MRZ, and multi-part Latin surnames are a frequent source of mismatch
- Expired-passport applications — applying with a passport due for renewal, then renewing: the eVisa is tied to the old passport number and won't transfer
If you've already been rejected, most photo and name issues are recoverable — see the rejection guide or our error-fix service.
Applying
Apply through the official portal or with Vuvgo — every application is human-checked against your passport before submission, and the government fee and service fee are itemised separately before you pay.