Do Brazil passport holders need a visa to visit BE?
Brazilian ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa for short tourist trips to Belgium. They may enter the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. ETIAS is not yet required as of 30 May 2026 (now expected in 2027). Belgium is part of the Schengen Area, and Brazil is on the EU/Schengen visa-exempt list for holders of ordinary passports. Under the EU-Brazil short-stay visa waiver agreement (which entered into force on 1 March 2026), Brazilian citizens may travel to Belgium and the rest of the Schengen Area for tourism, family visits or business without a visa for up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period. No advance application is needed. The EU's ETIAS travel authorisation, which will eventually require a small online permit (around EUR 7, valid 3 years), has been delayed and is now expected to launch in 2027 with a transition period; it is NOT in force as of 30 May 2026. At the border, travellers must still show a passport valid for at least 3 months beyond departure (6 months recommended), proof of onward/return travel, sufficient funds, and accommodation details. The final entry decision rests with the border officer. Work or stays beyond 90 days require a national long-stay (type D) visa.
VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.