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Brazil to Germany visa requirements

No visa needed for short visits. Brazilian passport holders can enter Germany visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; EES is live and ETIAS is not required yet. Brazilian passport holders can enter Germany and the wider Schengen Area without a visa for short stays of up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period. The allowance is counted across the Schengen Area and covers tourism, family visits, permitted business activities, transit and similar short-stay purposes without gainful employment. Travellers must hold a passport valid for at least three months after the planned Schengen departure and issued within the previous ten years, and border officers may ask for proof of purpose, accommodation, return or onward travel, and sufficient funds; travel medical insurance is recommended but not listed by the German mission as mandatory for Brazilian visa-free entry. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) has been fully operational since 10 April 2026 and records facial image, fingerprints and entry/exit data instead of relying on passport stamps. ETIAS is not in operation as of 20 June 2026; it is scheduled to start in the last quarter of 2026 and the official fee has been set at EUR 20. For stays over 90 days, Brazilian citizens may enter Germany visa-free and apply for a residence permit after arrival only if they do not intend to take up gainful employment; work routes should be arranged with the correct visa or permit before starting work.
VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-20
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.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-06-20
Visa type
Visa-free (Schengen short stay)
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
per entry
Entries
Multiple within the 90/180 limit
from issue date
Visa fee
EUR 0 now; EUR 20 ETIAS once required
consular fee only
Processing time
No visa application for short stays; EES at the border
standard track
Validity
Passport rule plus Schengen 90/180 rolling limit
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Check passport validity
Ensure your Brazilian passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen Area and was issued within the last 10 years.
· Before booking· Required
/02
Confirm no visa or ETIAS is needed yet
As of 20 June 2026, Brazilians need neither a Schengen visa nor an ETIAS authorisation for short visits. ETIAS is scheduled for the last quarter of 2026, so check the official EU site before later-2026 travel.
· No application now
/03
Prepare supporting documents
Carry proof of a return or onward ticket, accommodation or host details, trip purpose, and sufficient funds. Travel medical insurance is strongly recommended.
· Bring to airport
/04
Register at the border (EES)
On first arrival, complete EU Entry/Exit System registration: facial image, fingerprints and entry/exit data are recorded digitally. No fee or advance registration is required.
· On arrival· Biometric
/05
Track your 90/180 days
Count your stay across all Schengen countries combined. Do not exceed 90 days within any rolling 180-day window to avoid overstay penalties.
· Ongoing
/06
If staying longer than 90 days
Brazilian citizens can enter visa-free and apply for a German residence permit after arrival only when they will not take up gainful employment. Work or paid activity requires the correct permission before work starts.
· Long stay· Conditional
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items
Personalized checklist
Brazil -> Germany · Visa-free (Schengen short stay)
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Deadline reminderAdd a date before export
RequiredBrazilian passport valid 3+ months beyond departure, issued within last 10 years
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredReturn or onward flight ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredProof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RequiredEvidence of sufficient funds for the stay
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
required
RequiredProof of trip purpose or itinerary
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RequiredVerify you are within the 90/180-day Schengen limit
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredBe ready for EES biometric registration on arrival
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredETIAS authorization
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
conditional — expected from Q4 2026, not required on 2026-06-20
ConditionalOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
Official sourcesGerman Missions in Brazil — Residence rules for Brazilian citizens (28.04.2026)German Federal Foreign Office — Visa requirements/exemptions for Germany (03.06.2026)European Commission / Your Europe – Travel documents for non-EU nationals
Application link included: German Federal Foreign Office — Visa requirements/exemptions for Germany (03.06.2026)
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Schengen short-stay visa€0Not required for Brazilian passport holders
ETIAS travel authorisationEUR 20Not in force on 2026-06-20; scheduled for Q4 2026
EES border registration€0Biometric registration on arrival; no fee
Total estimate€0 — EUR 20 once ETIAS is requiredincl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry
Immediate at border
No visa application or processing; present passport and supporting documents and complete EES registration on arrival.
ETIAS application
Not yet available
The official EU system is not in operation on 2026-06-20; ETIAS is scheduled to start in Q4 2026.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Tourism and sightseeing
Short leisure trips to Germany and onward Schengen travel within the 90-day allowance.
High
/02
Visiting family and friends
Brazilians with relatives in Germany travel visa-free for short visits.
High
/03
Business meetings and conferences
Attending meetings, trade fairs or conferences is permitted, but paid work is not.
Medium
/04
Transit through German airports
Connecting through Frankfurt or Munich to other destinations.
Medium
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Border control
Carry your Schengen visa, itinerary, insurance, funds proof, and return ticket. Border officers can ask for the same evidence used for the visa.
/02
90/180 tracking
Your allowed stay is counted across the whole Schengen Area, not only Germany. Keep entry and exit dates recorded.
/03
Connectivity
EU roaming works for EU SIMs. Tourist SIMs and eSIMs are available at airports, stations, and electronics shops.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-06-20
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.
2026-06-20
Codex fact-check on 2026-06-20
Reverified against German Missions in Brazil, the German Federal Foreign Office, Your Europe and European Commission EES/ETIAS pages. Corrected ETIAS from a 2027 postponement to the official Q4 2026 start and EUR 20 fee; refreshed EES, passport-validity, supporting-document and Brazilian long-stay non-employment guidance.
2026-05-30
Brazil to Germany route verified
Confirmed Brazilian passport holders remain visa-free for Germany/Schengen short stays (90/180) and recorded that EES became fully operational on 10 April 2026; ETIAS timing was refreshed in the 2026-06-20 review.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Brazilians need a visa to visit Germany for tourism?—
No. Ordinary Brazilian passport holders can enter Germany visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period under the EU-Brazil visa-waiver agreement.
Is ETIAS required for Brazilians in 2026?+
How long can I stay?+
What is the EES and does it affect me?+
Can I work in Germany on a visa-free visit?+
What documents should I carry at the border?+
Can Brazilians stay in Germany longer than 90 days without getting a visa first?+
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