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Do Taiwan passport holders need a visa to visit Brazil?

Q: Is the Brazil eVisa available to Taiwanese travelers?

No. Brazil's eVisa (reinstated April 2025) is limited to US, Canadian and Australian nationals. Taiwanese applicants must apply for a traditional consular visa.

Q: How long can I stay on a Brazilian tourist visa?

Up to 90 days per entry, extendable once for another 90 days, for a maximum of 180 days within any 12-month period.

Q: Where do Taiwanese applicants submit the visa application?

After the online MRE form, originals are submitted to the Brazil Trade Office in Taipei (Escritório Comercial do Brasil em Taipé).

Q: How early should I apply?

Apply at least 2-3 months before your trip; while routine cases are faster, official processing can take considerably longer.

Q: Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?

It is not universally required for entry but is strongly recommended if you plan to visit risk areas such as the Amazon or Pantanal.

Taiwan ordinary passport holders need a visa to visit Brazil for tourism. You must apply for a consular Visitor Visa (VIVIS/VITUR) in advance at a Brazilian diplomatic office before traveling. A Taiwan (TW) ordinary passport holder cannot enter Brazil visa-free, on arrival, or with an eVisa for tourism. Brazil's eVisa program — reinstated on 10 April 2025 — covers only US, Canadian, and Australian nationals; Taiwan is not eligible. Taiwanese travelers must obtain a traditional consular Visitor Visa (Visto de Visita, VIVIS, tourism subtype VITUR) before departure. The process begins with an online application on Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE) portal, after which original documents and a paid consular-fee receipt are submitted to the Brazil Trade Office in Taipei (Escritório Comercial do Brasil em Taipé). The visa permits a stay of up to 90 days, extendable for an additional 90 days (max 180 days per 12-month period), and the visa itself is typically valid for entry within a defined window. Plan well ahead: although routine cases are decided within days to a few weeks, official processing can take significantly longer, so apply at least 2-3 months before travel.

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

Consular Visitor Visa (VIVIS / VITUR tourism)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days, extendable to 180 days per 12 months

per entry

Entries

Multiple entries (as granted; commonly multiple)

from issue date

Visa fee

Approx. USD 80-100 (reciprocity-based consular fee)

consular fee only

Processing time

Typically a few days to a few weeks; allow up to longer

standard track

Validity

Per visa sticker; often valid for entry within the granted period

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Complete the online application

Fill in the visa application form on Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE) e-Consular / VFS portal, upload your photo and documents, and generate the confirmation receipt (RER).

· Online· MRE portal

/02

Pay the consular fee

Pay the reciprocity-based visa fee by bank deposit/transfer as instructed, including the applicant's name in the payment reference, and keep the payment proof.

· Bank transfer· Keep receipt

/03

Assemble original documents

Gather passport (6+ months validity, 2 blank pages), photo, round-trip tickets, hotel booking, financial proof, and travel insurance.

· Originals· Within 30 days of online application

/04

Submit to the Brazil office in Taipei

Deliver the printed application form, fee receipt, and supporting originals to the Brazil Trade Office in Taipei (Escritório Comercial do Brasil em Taipé) for review.

· Taipei· In person / by mail

/05

Await processing and collect the visa

Wait for the decision; collect your passport with the visa sticker affixed once approved.

· Visa sticker· Pickup

/06

Travel to Brazil

Enter Brazil within the visa's valid window and present your visa, return ticket and proof of funds to the immigration officer.

· At port of entry

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 10 complete

Taiwan ordinary passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages

required

Completed online MRE visa application form (RER receipt)

required

Recent passport-size color photo (within 6 months)

required

Proof of paid consular fee (bank transfer receipt)

required

Round-trip flight reservation

required

Hotel booking or proof of accommodation

required

Financial proof (bank statements / salary slips)

required

Travel/medical insurance

recommended

Cover letter explaining trip purpose and itinerary

recommended

Yellow fever vaccination certificate (if visiting risk areas)

recommended

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Consular visa fee (tourism)USD 80-100Reciprocity-based; paid by bank transfer before submission

VFS / service fee (if applicable)USD 0-30Charged where applications are routed through a service partner

Document/courier costsVariablePhotos, photocopies, passport return shipping

Total estimateUSD 80 — USD 130incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard consular processing

A few days to a few weeks

Routine review at the Brazil office in Taipei after document submission.

Extended review

Up to several months

Official maximum where additional checks or peak demand apply; apply 2-3 months early.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Tourism and sightseeing

Visiting Rio de Janeiro, Iguazu Falls, the Amazon, and other destinations.

High

/02

Visiting friends or relatives

Short family or social visits within the 90-day limit.

Medium

/03

Business meetings and events

Attending conferences or meetings (visitor visa, no local employment).

Medium

/04

Transit or onward travel

Stopping in Brazil en route to other South American destinations.

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

Taiwan to Brazil route verified

Confirmed Taiwan ordinary passport holders require a consular Visitor Visa (VIVIS/VITUR) for tourism. Brazil's eVisa reinstated 10 April 2025 applies only to US, Canadian and Australian nationals; Taiwan is not eligible and must use traditional consular processing in Taipei.

/09 — The questions