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Do Mexico passport holders need a visa to visit Brazil?

Yes — as of early 2026 Mexican ordinary passport holders need a Brazil e-Visa (electronic visitor visa) before travel. The previous visa-free entry ended. Mexican citizens previously enjoyed unilateral visa-free entry to Brazil for up to 90 days. That waiver was reversed under a reciprocity arrangement: after Mexico reintroduced an electronic visa for Brazilians (5 February 2026), Brazil activated its own electronic visitor visa (e-Visa) requirement for Mexican nationals in early 2026. As of 30 May 2026, a Mexican ordinary passport holder traveling to Brazil for tourism must obtain the e-Visa online before boarding — airlines will deny boarding without the e-Visa QR code. The e-Visa is applied for through Brazil's official VFS Global portal (brazil.vfsevisa.com), is issued electronically (typically within a few business days), permits multiple entries with stays of up to 90 days per visit (extendable once for a total of 180 days within any 12-month period), and is valid for up to 10 years. There is no visa-on-arrival option; the e-Visa must be secured in advance.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE 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.
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
e-Visa (electronic visitor visa, VIVIS)
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days per entry; extendable once to 180 days per 12 months
per entry
Entries
Multiple entries
from issue date
Visa fee
USD 80.90 (gov. fee ~R$257 + VFS service fee)
consular fee only
Processing time
About 2–5 business days (issued in as little as 48–72 hours)
standard track
Validity
Up to 10 years from issue
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm passport validity
Ensure your Mexican ordinary passport is valid for the duration of your stay with at least one blank page. Brazil does not require a fixed number of months beyond travel, but 6 months validity is recommended.
· Passport· Before applying
/02
Open the official VFS e-Visa portal
Go to Brazil's official e-Visa site (brazil.vfsevisa.com) and create an applicant account. Avoid third-party agents that add markups.
· Online· Official portal
/03
Complete the application form
Fill in personal data, passport details, travel dates and purpose (tourism). Upload a passport bio-page scan and a recent digital photo meeting the specifications.
· Form· Documents
/04
Pay the e-Visa fee
Pay the fee online by card (USD 80.90 all-in, comprising the consular fee and VFS service charge). Keep the payment receipt.
· USD 80.90· Card payment
/05
Wait for approval and download the e-Visa
Processing typically takes 2–5 business days. Once approved you receive the e-Visa PDF with a QR code by email — print it and save a digital copy.
· 2–5 business days· QR code
/06
Travel and present the e-Visa
Present the printed e-Visa with your passport at airline check-in and Brazilian immigration. Boarding is denied without a valid e-Visa.
· At check-in· Immigration
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 10 complete
Mexican ordinary passport valid for the stay (6 months recommended)
required
Approved Brazil e-Visa PDF with QR code (printed + digital)
required
Recent digital passport-style photo meeting specs
required
Scan of passport bio-data page
required
Confirmed return or onward ticket
required
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)
recommended
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
recommended
Valid email address and credit/debit card for payment
required
Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if visiting risk areas)
recommended
Travel/medical insurance
optional
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Brazil e-Visa consular fee~R$257 (≈ USD 51)Brazilian government processing fee
VFS Global service fee≈ USD 30Platform/service charge added at the official portal
Total e-Visa feeUSD 80.90All-in amount paid online by card
Total estimateUSD 51USD 80.90incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Early application (recommended buffer)
Apply ~2 months ahead
VFS recommends applying well before travel to absorb verification delays or document re-requests.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Reciprocity reversal
Brazil reinstated visa requirements for Mexicans after Mexico reintroduced electronic visas for Brazilians, ending the prior unilateral waiver.
High
/02
Mandatory before boarding
Airlines are fined for boarding passengers without a valid e-Visa, so the document must be secured in advance.
High
/03
Tourism stays under 90 days
The e-Visa covers short tourist and business visits up to 90 days per entry.
High
/04
Multiple trips within validity
Frequent visitors benefit from the multiple-entry, long-validity e-Visa rather than reapplying each trip.
Medium
/05
No visa-on-arrival
Brazil offers no VoA for Mexicans, so unprepared travelers risk denied boarding.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30 · major
Mexico to Brazil route verified
Confirmed via Brazil's visa policy and 2026 mobility advisories that Mexican ordinary passport holders now require a Brazil e-Visa (multiple-entry, 90 days/stay, up to 10-year validity, ~USD 80.90), reversing the prior visa-free entry under a reciprocal e-Visa arrangement.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Mexicans still enter Brazil visa-free?
No. The previous visa-free entry ended in early 2026. Mexican ordinary passport holders now need a Brazil e-Visa obtained online before travel.
How long can I stay in Brazil on the e-Visa?+
How much does the Brazil e-Visa cost?+
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Is there a visa-on-arrival option?+
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/11 — Passport tools

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