Brazil eVisa — apply online

Key details

Entry type

Multiple entry (valid up to 10 years)

Passport validity

At least 6 months from entry

Blank pages

2 required

Biometric data

Required

Printed eVisa

Recommended — carry a printed copy

Israeli stamp

Accepted

Travel insurance

Not required

Yellow fever certificate

Not required

Photo specifications

Your applicant photo must meet these specifications, or the application may be rejected.

Dimensions

35 × 45 mm (600 × 750 px minimum)

Background

Plain white

File format

JPEG, max 1024 KB

Face size

Face fills 70–80% of the frame

Recency

Taken within the last 6 months

Tips & warnings

• Apply about two weeks ahead — processing can take 5–10 business days.
• Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond entry, with 2 blank pages.
• The eVisa is multiple-entry and valid for up to 10 years, with a maximum stay of 90 days per visit.

Practical notes

Country information

Capital

Brasília

Currency

Brazilian real (BRL)

Calling code

+55

Time zone

GMT−3 (varies by region)

Population

≈216 million

Language

Portuguese

Best time to visit

May–Sep is dry in the Amazon and Pantanal — best for wildlife. The northeast coast is dry Sep–Mar. In Rio, Jan–Mar brings heavy rains (and Carnival in February).

Related destinations

How to apply

1. 1

   Confirm your eligibility and gather your documents

   Check that you hold an eligible United States, Canadian, or Australian ordinary passport and that your travel purpose is covered, then collect your passport scan, digital photo, travel details, and accommodation information before you begin.

2. 2

   Start your application and create an account

   Begin the online application, create an account with a valid email address, and enter your personal, passport, and travel details exactly as they appear on your documents.

3. 3

   Complete the application form

   Fill in all required fields, including your purpose of travel, intended dates, address and emergency contact in Brazil, and answer all questions truthfully.

4. 4

   Upload your supporting documents

   Upload your passport biodata page scan, your compliant photograph, and any additional documents relevant to your purpose of travel, ensuring every file is clear and legible.

5. 5

   Review and pay the fees

   Review all your information for accuracy, then pay the government fee plus our service fee, which will be shown to you in full before payment is taken.

6. 6

   Submit and wait for your e-Visa by email

   Submit the completed application, track its status online, and once approved download and print your e-Visa PDF, keeping both a printed and a digital copy to present at boarding and on arrival in Brazil.

After you apply & on arrival

• After you submit and pay, the application is verified for accuracy and sent to the relevant Brazilian authority for analysis; processing can take up to about 10 business days (many decisions arrive sooner), so it is recommended to apply at least two to three weeks before travel.
• The reviewing authority may, at its discretion, request additional or corrected documents; if so you will be notified and asked to re-upload through the online application.
• All status updates and the final decision are sent by email to the address on your application, and you should also check your spam/junk folders because messages may not land in your main inbox.
• You can track your application at any time using the online status/track-application tool on the official portal.
• Typical application statuses include Pending/In Process (still under review), On Hold / additional documents required (more information or a corrected upload is needed before deciding), Approved/Granted (the e-Visa has been issued), and Rejected/Refused (the application was denied).
• If your application is rejected you are generally informed of the reason and there is no formal appeal - you fix the issue that caused the refusal and submit a fresh application (for example correct a name mismatch, replace a blurry scan, or use a compliant photo).
• When approved, the e-Visa is delivered as a PDF by email; download it and print it - it is recommended to print and carry a copy (a spare copy is sensible) during your trip and to keep a digital copy as backup.
• The e-Visa is electronically linked to your passport and is NOT physically stamped or stickered into the passport, so the printout is your proof of authorization.
• If you lose your printed e-Visa you can reprint it from your email or by logging back into the online portal.
• You must present the printed e-Visa together with the same valid passport used in the application when boarding and on arrival - airlines check it before boarding, and travellers without a valid e-Visa can be denied boarding.
• The e-Visa application itself collects no biometrics; fingerprints are not part of the online process, though Brazilian Federal Police may collect biometric data on entry.
• On arrival, Brazilian Federal Police at immigration check your passport and e-Visa and place an entry stamp in your passport - the immigration officer makes the final decision on whether you are admitted, and holding a valid e-Visa does not by itself guarantee entry.
• Use only official designated ports of entry; the e-Visa can be used to enter Brazil by air, sea or land at recognized border points.
• When you leave Brazil you pass through immigration again and receive an exit stamp, and you must depart within your authorized period (granted stay plus any approved Federal Police extension) to avoid overstay penalties.

Before you apply

What everyone needs

• Prepare a passport from the United States, Canada, or Australia that is valid for the duration of your intended stay and has at least one blank page available.
• Have a clear, glare-free colour scan of your passport biographical (photo) data page, fully visible within the frame with no edges cut off and the text and machine-readable zone at the bottom fully legible.
• Provide a recent, ICAO-compliant passport-style digital colour photograph taken within the last six months against a plain white background.
• The photo should measure 3.5 x 4.5 cm (approximately 413 x 531 pixels), show your full face centred and looking straight at the camera with a neutral expression and no smile, hair tied back with ears visible, shoulders inside the frame, and no head covering or glasses; it must be in JPEG/JPG format and under 2 MB.
• Have details of your travel plans ready, such as a flight booking or travel itinerary showing your intended dates of arrival and departure.
• Have proof of accommodation in Brazil ready, such as a hotel reservation, a booking confirmation, or an invitation letter from a host.
• Be prepared to provide proof of sufficient financial means to support your stay if requested.
• Have an emergency contact and your address details in Brazil available to enter into the application.
• Use a valid email address, as your approved e-Visa will be delivered electronically and you will need it to download the document.
• Apply well in advance of travel; the official advice is to apply up to around two months before departure to allow time to complete and correct your application if needed.

Detailed information

Frequently asked questions