Visitor visa (VIVIS) for tourism, including the e-Visa for US, Canadian and Australian citizens
Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Itamaraty) publishes a General Visa Framework (QGRV) showing, by nationality, who needs a visitor visa (VIVIS) for tourism or business. Many nationalities (for example most of Europe, South America and Russia) are exempt for stays of up to 90 days. Since 10 April 2025 citizens of the USA, Canada and Australia need a visa again and apply online for an e-Visa (USD 80.90) through the official portal run by VFS Global for Itamaraty; other visa-required nationalities apply through a Brazilian embassy or consulate using the online RER form.
Visiting Brazil
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Life in Brazil
Money
3
Currency
Brazilian Real
BRL
Brazilian Real
Cost of living
46
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
7.5–27.5%
Income tax (national)
From 2026 a monthly reduction makes taxable income up to BRL 5,000/month effectively exempt (phased out up to BRL 7,350); 27.5% applies above BRL 4,664.68/month on the base table.
Living
1
Happiness
#30 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Foreign visitors travelling to Brazil for tourism or business for up to 90 days whose nationality is not visa-exempt under the QGRV.
Eligibility
Check the QGRV
The General Visa Framework lists, for ordinary passport holders travelling for tourism or business, whether a VIVIS is needed. Check it for your nationality before applying.
e-Visa for US, Canadian and Australian citizensUSA, Canada, Australia
If you are a US, Canadian or Australian citizen, you need a visa for tourism or business and must apply online.
From 10 April 2025- Apply online at brazil.vfsevisa.com
- Consulates do not take in-person tourism or business applications from these citizens
Official wording
Since 10 April 2025 these citizens need a visa for tourism or business; they must apply online at brazil.vfsevisa.com. Consulates do not take in-person tourism or business visa applications from them.
Consular VIVIS for other visa-required nationalities
Apply through the Brazilian embassy or consulate covering your place of legal residence, using the online visa request form (RER) and the consulate's document list; an interview may be required.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementPassport
- Document checklistPassport (valid for the trip, 2 blank pages; 6+ months for some consulates)
- Feese-Visa (US, Canadian and Australian citizens)
The full requirements are for members
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- 11 documents
- 2 fees
- 8 steps
- Processing times and conditions
Places to visit in Brazil
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Official sources
- Itamaraty, Vistos (Consular Portal, QGRV)
- Consulate-General of Brazil in Miami, Electronic Visitor Visa (e-Visa)
- Embassy of Brazil in Moscow, VIVIS – Visitor's visa (updated 6 October 2026)
- Consulate-General of Brazil in New York, Visitor visa requirement for nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA
- Ministério do Turismo, Visto eletrônico para turistas dos EUA, Austrália e Canadá
Other routes to Brazil
- Investors & entrepreneursTemporary visa and residence authorisation for digital nomads
- Asylum & protectionRecognition of refugee status
- CitizenshipNaturalização ordinária
Visit & tourism in other countries
- BahamasVisiting The Bahamas
- BhutanTourist visa with Sustainable Development Fee
- BotswanaTourism visa (for nationalities that need a visa) and 90-day visitor stay
- BelarusVisa-free entry (airports and European land crossings) and e-visa
- BelizeBelize visitor visa (where required) and visitor's permit extension
- CanadaSuper visa for parents and grandparents
