Visiting Brazil? Here’s What You Need Before You Go
🛂 Entry Requirements to Visit Brazil
Planning a trip to Brazil? Before packing your bags, make sure you meet the country’s entry requirements. Here’s what you need to know:
✅ Passport Validity
- Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
- Make sure you have at least one blank page for the entry stamp.
🛃 Visa Requirements
- Tourist visas are not required for citizens of many countries for stays of up to 90 days, including:
- USA
- Canada
- EU countries
- UK
- Australia
- Japan
- Always double-check the current status here:
🔗 Brazil Visa Exempt Countries – Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Itamaraty) - For other nationalities, you may need a visa in advance. Apply via the Brazilian embassy or consulate in your country.
🔗 Find a Brazilian consulate
📅 Length of Stay
- Most tourists can stay in Brazil for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
- Extensions may be possible, but must be requested from the Federal Police before your visa or stay expires.
🔗 Federal Police Website – Visa Extensions (in Portuguese)
💵 Proof of Onward Travel & Funds
- You may be asked to show:
- A return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds (credit card, cash, bank statements)
- Accommodation details or invitation letter
💉 Vaccination & Health Insurance
- Brazil currently does not require COVID-19 tests or vaccination proof (subject to change).
- Proof of yellow fever vaccination may be required if you are coming from or transiting through risk areas.
🔗 Yellow Fever Country List – WHO - Health insurance is not mandatory but highly recommended.
🧾 Arrival Form or Declaration
- No pre-arrival form is currently required.
- You’ll just need to fill in the arrival card (distributed on the plane or at immigration).
✈️ Final Tip:
Always check the official government websites before traveling, as rules may change. When in doubt, contact the nearest Brazilian embassy or consulate.