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United States to Brazil visa requirements

Q: How much does the Brazil eVisa cost?

USD 80.90 total, paid by card on the official portal. VFS says fees are non-refundable if the eVisa is denied.

Q: How long does the eVisa take to process?

VFS says consular posts may take up to 10 business days after a complete application is verified and submitted, and strongly advises applying two months before travel.

Q: How long can I stay in Brazil on the tourist eVisa?

The tourist eVisa allows stays of up to 90 days initially. Extensions beyond 90 days must be handled with Brazil's Federal Police and remain subject to Brazil's annual visitor-stay limits.

Q: Where is the official application site?

brazil.vfsevisa.com, operated by VFS Global — the only portal authorized by the Brazilian government. Avoid third-party agents.

Q: Is there a visa-on-arrival option?

No. The eVisa must be approved before you travel; you cannot obtain it at the airport or border.

U.S. ordinary passport holders need a Brazil eVisa for tourism. Apply online before travel via the official VFS Global portal; the fee is USD 80.90 and the visa is valid 10 years for multiple entries. Brazil reinstated visa requirements for U.S. citizens effective April 10, 2025, ending the previous visa-free arrangement. U.S. ordinary passport holders traveling for tourism must obtain the eVisa online before departure through the only authorized portal, brazil.vfsevisa.com (operated by VFS Global). The tourist eVisa costs USD 80.90, is normally valid for 10 years with multiple entries, and permits stays of up to 90 days; extensions beyond the initial stay are handled by Brazil's Federal Police and are generally capped by Brazil's annual visitor-stay limits. VFS advises that consular posts may take up to 10 business days after a complete application is verified and submitted, and it strongly advises applying two months before travel. There is no visa-on-arrival and no embassy interview for the tourist eVisa; the process is online and the approved eVisa must be printed for boarding and arrival.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-19

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 2026-06-19

Visa type

Electronic visa (eVisa) - tourism (VITUR/VIVIS short stay)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days initially; Federal Police extension may be possible within Brazil's annual visitor-stay limits

per entry

Entries

Multiple

from issue date

Visa fee

USD 80.90

consular fee only

Processing time

Up to 10 business days after complete submission

standard track

Validity

10 years

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm eligibility and documents

Verify your U.S. ordinary passport is valid on entry and at least one month after arrival for the eVisa application, with at least one blank page for the entry stamp. Gather a recent passport-style photo and your travel details.

· Passport valid on entry· 1 blank page

/02

Open the official eVisa portal

Go to brazil.vfsevisa.com — the only Brazilian-government-authorized portal, operated by VFS Global. Avoid third-party agents charging extra fees.

· brazil.vfsevisa.com· Official only

/03

Complete the online application

Create an account, fill in personal, passport and travel information, and upload your photo and passport bio page.

· Online form· Upload documents

/04

Pay the visa fee

Pay the USD 80.90 eVisa fee by card on the portal.

· USD 80.90· Card payment

/05

Wait for processing

Consular posts may take up to 10 business days after a complete application is verified and submitted. Respond promptly if additional documents are requested.

· Up to 10 business days

/06

Receive and carry the eVisa

Download the approved eVisa PDF emailed to you and print a copy. Present it with your passport at check-in and on arrival in Brazil.

· Print PDF· Show on arrival

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

United States -> Brazil · Electronic visa (eVisa) - tourism (VITUR/VIVIS short stay)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredU.S. ordinary passport valid on entry and at least one month after arrival for the eVisa application

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredAt least one blank passport page for the entry stamp

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredRecent passport-style photo meeting portal specifications

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredCompleted online eVisa application

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredVisa fee USD 80.90 paid by card

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredApproved eVisa PDF printed

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedProof of onward/return travel

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RecommendedProof of accommodation or itinerary

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedProof of sufficient funds

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

OptionalTravel/health insurance

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

optional

RequiredOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.

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.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesBrazil eVisa & eTA Official Portal - Home (accessed 2026-06-19)Brazil eVisa & eTA Official Portal - Tourist Visa (accessed 2026-06-19)Brazil eVisa & eTA Official Portal - FAQs (accessed 2026-06-19)

Application link included: Brazil eVisa & eTA Official Portal - Home (accessed 2026-06-19)

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Brazil eVisa feeUSD 80.90Paid online by card on the official portal; VFS says fees are non-refundable if denied

Total estimateUSD 80.90 — USD 80.90incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard eVisa processing

Up to 10 business days

Apply online and receive the approved eVisa by email; VFS strongly advises applying two months before travel to allow for corrections.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Visa requirement reinstated April 2025

Brazil ended visa-free entry for U.S. citizens on April 10, 2025; an eVisa is now mandatory before travel.

High

/02

No visa-on-arrival

There is no entry option at the border — the eVisa must be approved before you board your flight.

High

/03

Online-only process

All applications go through the official VFS Global eVisa portal; no embassy interview is needed for tourism.

Medium

/04

Processing time risk

Approval can take up to 10 business days after complete submission, and extra-document requests can pause the case.

Medium

/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

2026-06-19

Reviewed by Claude Code

Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.

2026-06-19

Codex checked/re-verified United States to Brazil route

Codex checked/re-verified official Brazilian eVisa/VFS and U.S. State/Embassy sources on 2026-06-19; kept the eVisa verdict, removed unsupported permanent-program and VAT/tourist-tax wording, updated processing to up to 10 business days, clarified passport/blank-page requirements, and synced Chinese content.

2026-05-30

United States to Brazil route verified

Confirmed via U.S. Embassy Brazil and the official VFS eVisa portal that U.S. ordinary passport holders require a Brazil eVisa effective April 10, 2025, with USD 80.90 fee, 10-year multiple-entry validity, and stays of up to 90 days.

/09 — The questions