Visa-Free Entry
Ninety days, extendable to 180 a year, for European, Latin American and many Asian passports.
Visa-Free Entry
Brazil admits a long list of nationalities without a visa for tourism and business: all of Europe, almost all of Latin America, Japan, South Korea, China, Singapore and New Zealand, among others. Visitors get up to 90 days, extendable once at the Federal Police, with a ceiling of 180 days in any twelve months. US, Canadian and Australian citizens are no longer visa-exempt and need an e-visa. Visitors cannot work for Brazilian employers.
At a glance
Initial stay
90 days
Default; varies by passport
Entries
Multiple
Application fee
Free
Apply
No application
Max total stay
180 days
Who can apply
101 nationalities are on the eligible list. Anyone not listed applies through a different route.
Eligible passports (101)
Stay length by passport
Most passports get 90 days. 0 nationalities get a different allowance — check yours before booking.
Requirements
- Passport eligible for visa-free entryRequiredAround 100 nationalities enter visa-free. US, Canadian and Australian citizens need an e-visa since April 2025.
- Stay of 180 days or lessRequiredNinety days on entry, extendable at the Federal Police, up to 180 days in any twelve-month period.
- Passport valid for at least 6 monthsRequiredYour passport should be valid for at least six months from arrival.
- Not a work permitInfoVisitors cannot be paid by Brazilian sources. The VITEM XIV digital nomad visa covers remote work for foreign employers.
Documents to prepare
- Passport valid for six months
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
How to apply
Last verified 2026-10-12
Enter visa-free
Show your passport; the officer records a 90-day stay.
Extend at the Federal Police
Request the extension at a Polícia Federal office if you need more time.
Extending the stay
Extendable
Yes
Per extension
90 days
Max extensions
1
Where
In country
Extendable at the Federal Police before the first 90 days end, within the limit of 180 days in twelve months.
Tax and health
Tax
More than 183 days in twelve months makes you a Brazilian tax resident on worldwide income.
Insurance
Not required. Not required, but strongly recommended.
Healthcare
Yellow fever vaccination is recommended for many regions.
Immigration and tax rules change without notice and depend on your nationality and circumstances. Confirm with the official source below or a qualified adviser before acting on anything here.
Good to know
- Count days across twelve months, not per entry
- Request the extension before day 90
- The 180-day annual limit applies across all entries
- Overstays are fined per day
Official source
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