Brazil eVisa Application Information

Steps if a Visa is Required

Online Application

Form is received and reviewed.

Receive Document

Receive the approved document.

Arrive in Brazil

Present the document upon arrival.

What is a Brazilian e-Visa

The e-Visa for Brazil is a travel document created by the government. It aims to simplify the visa application process and encourage tourism. Eligible travelers can apply for the e-Visa online, avoiding embassy visits and reducing paperwork. 

If you’re planning a vacation, visiting family or friends, or participating in sports or artistic events, the Brazil e-Visa is for you. However, remember that this is a temporary visa meant for short stays only. Additionally, it does not permit living or working in Brazil.

Eligibility

Citizens from Australia, Canada, and the United States can get a Brazilian e-Visa for tourism and business. The e-Visa is offered to the citizens of the above three countries only.

Validity of e-Visa for Brazil

Citizens of eligible countries can obtain multiple-entry e-Visas that have the same validity as regular visas:

• The United States: 5 years
• Australia: 5 years
• Canada: 5 years 

e-Visa Application Requirements 

Brazil will now require visas for visitors, including those from the United States, after four years of allowing visa-free entry. 

The requirements for the Brazilian e-Visa are as follows:

Valid Passport

• It must be signed on the designated signature page
• Your passport must be valid up to the end of the travel to Brazil
• Two pages free for the visa

e-Visa Application Form

• You can complete it online
• Fill in details like name, dob, and passport number

Passport-style Photo

• 2 inches x 2 inches
• A white background is required

 e-Visa fee

• $80.90 USD

Flight Reservations

• Confirmation tickets showing entrance into and exit from Brazil

Financial Proof

• Printed bank statement showing transactions for the last 30 days
• The bank statement must reflect at least USD 2,000.00 for travel 

Additional Documents

Depending on the type of e-Visa (tourism or business), you may have to provide the following:

• Vaccination Card
• Public Deed
• Sponsorship Affidavit
• Proof of Employment 

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Types of Brazil e-Visas offered by Natvisa 

If you are an Australian, Canadian, or US citizen, you can avail of the e-Visa for Brazil for the following reasons:

• Tourism
• Business
• Transit

Activities Allowed on the e-Visa

If you are applying for an e-Visa to Brazil, check if your travel purpose aligns with the e-Visa eligibility criteria:

Tourism

• Engage in tourist, informative, or recreational activities
• Visit family members in Brazil

Seminars or Conferences

• Participate in conferences, seminars, congresses, or meetings
• No remuneration in Brazil; reimbursement for expenses is allowed

Crew Member

• Serve as an aircraft or vessel crew member
• Excludes holders of the ILO-issued international seafarer card

Fiance or Spouse of Brazilian Citizen

• Visit a Brazilian spouse or family member

Sports Activities

• Participate in international sporting events or training camps

Artistic Performances

• Showcase your talents at theater, festivals, or other artistic venues

Airport Transit

En route to your final destination, you’ll need to transit through Brazil’s territory. If you’re on a continuous voyage, making stopovers or connections in Brazil, no e-Visa will be required.

Simply ensure

• You remain in the international transit area of the Brazilian port or airport
• You hold a single air ticket, even if issued by multiple airlines with a cooperation agreement

Business

• Attend meetings, trade fairs, and business events.
• Prospect commercial opportunities and sign contracts.
• Auditing or consulting roles.
• No paid activities in Brazil are allowed on e-Visa
• A maximum stay of 90 days is permitted 

Valid Reasons to Apply for Business e-Visa 

Applicants traveling to Brazil for business must present a letter from either the US or Brazilian company for the following reasons: 

• Company meetings
• Consulting
• Auditing
• Site visits
• Signing of contracts
• Journalistic activities
• Cruise or Airline crew members, etc.

Documents Required for Business e-Visa

If you are going to Brazil to carry out some business activity, you will need to provide the following information: 

• Nature of business: The company’s or organization’s business nature and activities within Brazil
• Applicant’s role: Your role, including your title, job responsibilities, and monthly salary
• Business details: The specifics of the business and activities you will undertake in Brazil
• Potential partners: Identification of the Brazilian company or companies you will engage with, including their names and addresses.
• Local contacts: Your contacts in Brazil, including names, phone numbers, and their respective job titles.
• Travel Schedule: The anticipated travel dates for your trip to Brazil.
• Financial Support: A declaration confirming the company’s financial support for the applicant during their stay in Brazil.
• Activity Limitations: A statement assuring that you will not engage in technical assistance or salaried work in Brazil. Such activities necessitate a VITEM V temporary work visa.

Brazil e-Visa Requirements for Minors 

To apply for an e-Visa for a minor, you’ll need to provide the following documents:

Original Birth Certificate

• Applicants under the age of 18 must submit an original birth certificate and one copy. If you are a parent or an applicant, please ensure that such guidelines are met.

 Authorization for Issuance of Brazilian Visa for a Minor

• Both parents must sign an "Authorization for Issuance of Brazilian Visa for a Minor" form.

 Declaration of Non-Citizenship for Children of Brazilian Parent(s)

• For children of Brazilian parents, a notarized "Declaração de Não-Cidadania" (Non-Citizenship declaration form) must be submitted.
• If you are a parent of a minor, you must declare that the applicant(minor) does not hold Brazilian citizenship. This form must be signed by both parents.

 Custody and Death Certificate Requirements

• If only one parent is listed on the birth certificate, only their signature is required on the authorization form.
• If one parent has sole custody of the applicant, a notarized copy of the court order granting sole custody and exclusive parental rights must be provided.
• If one parent is deceased, a death certificate must be submitted.

 Parents’ Photo ID Copies

• Copies of passports or other valid photo IDs for both parents must be provided.

 Name Matching Requirements

• The name on the parent’s photo ID must match the parent’s name on the child’s birth certificate.
• If the parent’s name has changed since the birth certificate was issued, documentation proving the name change (e.g., marriage certificate or court order) must be presented.

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How to Apply for Brazil e-Visa

If you want to apply for an e-Visa for Brazil, you can do it easily through Natvisa.

Step 1: Provide the Required Information

1. Register on the Natvisa website and provide your personal information and travel details
2. For minors, upload additional documents and submit an authorization form signed by one or both parents
3. Select the country/region of your travel document and ensure it matches the passport you’ll use for travel
4. Verify that your nationality matches the passport used for travel
5. Check all required fields for accuracy and submit the application

Step 2: Pay the Visa Fee

1. Complete the payment process using a Mastercard/Visa credit or debit card
2. The visa fee is $80.00, and the Natvisa service fee

Step 3: Download Your e-Visa

1. Upon successful payment, check your email for the application status
2. When we deliver your approved Brazilian e-Visa, download and print the e-Visa pdf file
3. Keep a copy of the e-Visa on your mobile phone for easy access.

Step 4: Print your e-Visa

1. Print and present your Brazilian e-Visa at the airport for boarding and landing in Brazil.
2. Failure to present the e-Visa will result in boarding denial. 

Domestic Travel in Brazil

According to the official website, if you are a citizen of the USA, Australia, or Canada entering the country by air, sea, or land, you can apply for the e-Visa for Brazil.

Brazil has a vast domestic flight network. In cities, you’ll find buses and metro systems. Taxis and ride-sharing are common in urban areas. 

Entering by Air

If you are entering Brazil via flight, you will be required to upload a round-trip flight itinerary.

Entering by Land

If you are entering by land, you must have some form of documentary proof (bus tickets, cab bookings receipts, etc.). Please note you must have provisional proof of onward travel to obtain an e-Visa.

Entering by Sea

To enter Brazil by sea, you need a copy of your ship ticket with relevant details to obtain your electronic visa.

Natvisa Recommends

Natvisa suggests that travelers must contact the Brazilian embassy or Consulate for further guidance on matters related to entry and departure. This is due to the possibility of boarding denial if the immigration officer at the Brazilian airport requires specific documentation that the traveler may not have readily available. 

Consulting the Brazilian embassy or Consulate will ensure that the traveler complies with all necessary requirements and avoids any potential issues.

Language and Currency in Brazil

Travelers will find the following tips useful:

• Speak the language: Portuguese is Brazil’s official language. In tourist spots and big cities, many speak English, but knowing basic Portuguese phrases is helpful.
• Use the currency: The Brazilian Real (BRL) is the standard currency. Credit cards work well in cities but have cash handy for remote areas.

Health and Safety Tips

Tourists must pay attention to the following health and safety tips:

• Stay vaccinated: Keep up with your routine vaccinations.
• Consider extra vaccines: Yellow fever vaccines are recommended for certain areas in Brazil.
• Drink safely: Choose bottled or purified water.
• Eat wisely: Be cautious with street food to avoid getting sick.
• Provisional proof of onward travel: Some travelers may not have an exact departure date from Brazil, but they can provide provisional proof of onward travel, such as a scanned copy of an open return ticket for South America. This will demonstrate their intent to depart Brazil and will be sufficient for the e-Visa application.

Key Points for Brazilian e-Visa

Travelers applying for e-Visas must keep the following points in mind:

• Brazilian nationals: Not eligible for the electronic visa. If you are a dual national, you must use the Brazilian travel documents
• Processing time: The average processing time is 5 working days. Use Natvisa for faster processing if the travel date is near.
• Visa fees: Same for all passports (adults and minors) on the government website
• Visa denial: If the e-visa is denied, apply for a consular visa at the Brazilian Consulate
• Additional documents: If instructed to provide additional documents within 15 days, do so promptly. Failure to do so will result in your e-Visa being deemed "Visa Not Granted." In this case, you’ll have to start the application process anew with the respective consular authority.
• No refunds: e-Visa fees are non-refundable.
• Consular visa requirement: If eVisa is denied, apply for a Consular Visa. 

Travel Forum Case Study: Brazilian e-Visa Experience

Background 

The focus of this case study is the experiences of individuals applying for the Brazilian e-Visa, particularly from the perspective of an Australian citizen engaged with a Brazilian national. 

The study draws on discussions from a travel forum, where users share their challenges and successes in navigating the e-Visa application process.

Issue

A Brazilian traveler seeking to bring their Australian fiancé to the country for a vacation encountered difficulties applying for the e-Visa through the Brazilian government’s website. The government website’s technical glitches and complex user interface made it challenging to navigate and complete the application process.

Challenges faced by other applicants

While some users managed to overcome the technical hurdles and obtain the Brazilian e-Visa, others faced persistent issues, such as the "Pending Document Uploaded Stage" indefinitely. 

Problems with the Government Website

• Technical issues: Users reported difficulties with the official Brazilian e-Visa application website, including problems with browser compatibility (Chrome, Edge, Firefox)
• Broken links: Applicants have reported failures in receiving one-time passwords, unresponsive dropdown menus, and broken links, including those for support.
• Document upload delays: Some applicants faced the "Pending Document Uploaded Stage" and struggled to progress beyond this point.
• Uncertainty and frustration: The combined technical issues and lack of clear guidance led to uncertainty and frustration among applicants, with concerns about meeting travel deadlines.

What’s the alternative 

Don’t risk your travel plans. Rely on Natvisa to avoid the slow and uncertain path of a consular visa should your application face rejection on the government platform.

Solution

Australian citizens can apply for an e-Visa to Brazil and travel with their Brazilian fiance. If you want to avoid any hassle, you can apply for Brazil e-Visa through Natvisa, as our team works round the clock to secure the e-Visa for your journey. Remember, if your e-Visa application gets rejected on the government website, you will have to get a consular visa which may take time. 

Recommendation

To secure your e-Visa quickly, try Natvisa. With us, you can enjoy a hassle-free application process and timely visa approvals, perfectly aligning with your travel dates.

How do I get an e-visa to Brazil?

Tourists can obtain an electronic visa for Brazil conveniently by applying through Natvisa. Our streamlined process ensures a hassle-free visa acquisition experience. Alternatively, travelers can apply through the government website.

It should be noted that if the e-Visa application is rejected on the government website, the individual will need to obtain a consular visa, which may be time-consuming.

What is the maximum duration of stay allowed on a Brazilian e-Visa?

On a Brazilian e-Visa, the maximum duration of stay is limited to 90 days unless specified otherwise. It’s important to note that foreigners with an e-Visa are restricted to no more than 180 days per year in Brazil.

Can I extend my e-Visa once I’m in Brazil?

Yes, extensions for a Brazilian e-Visa may be possible once travelers have arrived in the country. However, this is subject to the discretion of the Brazilian immigration authorities. It’s advisable to check the specific requirements and procedures with them.

Which is the best website for the Brazilian e-Visa?

Travelers from eligible nations (namely Australia, Canada, and the USA) can apply for a Brazilian electronic visa through Natvisa. 

Our team works tirelessly to secure the e-Visa with expedited processing options with a near-perfect success rate.

What are the options for a Brazilian electronic visa?

A Brazilian electronic visa can be obtained by the citizens of Australia, Canada, and the United States for transit, tourism, and business purposes.

This includes visiting family members in Brazil, attending seminars and conferences, and for crew members. Eligible applicants can also participate in sports activities, meet their spouse or fiancé, artistic performances, etc.

Can I apply for a Brazil visa online?

Yes, eligible nationals can apply for an e-Visa for Brazil online through Natvisa. Travelers from the United States, Canada, and Australia must obtain an e-Visa to enter the country for tourism, transit, and business purposes.

Is Brazil e-Visa easy to get?

Applicants can easily acquire the Brazilian e-Visa with the necessary documents, including a valid passport, visa application form, passport-style photo, round-trip flight reservation, and bank statement.

Travelers can easily apply for their Brazilian e-Visa effortlessly through Natvisa.

How long does it take for Brazil e-Visa to be approved?

The standard processing time for a Brazil e-Visa is 5 working days on the official website. However, applicants can consider using Natvisa for expedited processing if the travel date is approaching. This will ensure applicants receive their electronic visa in time. Natvisa offers various processing options to suit the traveler’s needs, with the fastest option taking just 2-3 business days.

Can tourists apply for a Brazilian e-Visa at the airport?

No, eligible travelers cannot apply for a Brazilian e-Visa at the airport. They must apply and secure one before arriving in the country. Upon arrival at a Brazilian airport, immigration officials will review the passport and the e-Visa to ensure they meet the entry requirements. Tourists must ensure they have a valid passport and a printed copy of their Brazilian e-Visa readily available to avoid delays or inconveniences.

How do you apply for an e-Visa to Brazil with Natvisa?

Applicants seeking an e-Visa for Brazil through Natvisa can seamlessly initiate the process by visiting Natvisa.com. They can fill out the online application form and submit the required documentation.

Upon completion, our dedicated team will handle the application for timely approval.

Do Japanese nationals need an e-Visa for Brazil?

Japanese citizens with valid passports can travel to Brazil for up to 90 days without a visa. This visa exemption agreement was established by the governments of Brazil and Japan. It will remain in effect for the initial three years, starting from September 30, 2023.

What is the validity of Brazilian e-Visas?

Citizens of Australia, Canada, and the United States can apply for multiple-entry e-Visas for Brazil. These e-Visas have the same validity as regular visas, meaning they are valid for 5 years for Australian and Canadian citizens and 10 years for US citizens. The e-Visa allows eligible travelers to visit Brazil multiple times within the specified validity period.