Do Brazil passport holders need a visa to visit IS?
No visa is required. Brazilian ordinary passport holders can enter Iceland (a Schengen member) for tourism visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. From 2027, an ETIAS travel authorization will be needed, but it is not yet required as of May 2026. Iceland is part of the Schengen Area, and Brazil is on the EU/Schengen visa-exemption list. As of 31 May 2026, holders of an ordinary Brazilian passport may travel to Iceland for tourism, business, family visits or transit without any visa for short stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. No application, fee or pre-approval is currently required; travelers simply present a valid passport and supporting documents (return ticket, proof of funds, accommodation) at the external Schengen border. The European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) will eventually require visa-exempt nationals, including Brazilians, to obtain an online pre-travel authorization before entering Iceland and other Schengen states. ETIAS is being rolled out in late 2026 with a transitional/grace period, and is expected to become mandatory from 2027; until it is officially required, Brazilians still travel under the standard visa-free regime. The passport should be valid for at least three months beyond the intended date of departure from the Schengen Area and issued within the previous ten years. Overstaying the 90/180 limit can result in fines, deportation and future entry bans, so travelers should track their days carefully.
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.