Visitor e-Visa (US, Canada, Australia)
An online visitor visa for US, Canadian and Australian citizens, giving 90 days per visit and 180 days a year.
Visitor e-Visa (US, Canada, Australia)
Brazil reinstated visitor visas for US, Canadian and Australian citizens on 10 April 2025, issued online through the official e-visa platform. It is multiple-entry, valid for ten years for US citizens and five years for Canadians and Australians, and allows 90 days per visit and up to 180 days in any twelve months. Airlines will not board eligible travellers without an e-visa. Like visa-free entry, it does not allow paid work in Brazil.
At a glance
Initial stay
90 days
Per entry, before extension
Entries
Multiple
Application fee
81 USD
Processing
5–10 days
Apply
Online
Valid for
60 months
5 years
Max total stay
180 days
Who can apply
3 nationalities are on the eligible list. Anyone not listed applies through a different route.
Eligible passports (3)
Requirements
- US, Canadian or Australian passportRequiredThe e-visa is the required visitor route for US, Canadian and Australian citizens. Other nationalities either enter visa-free or apply for a consular visa.
- Stay of 180 days or lessRequiredNinety days per visit, 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 permitInfoThe visitor e-visa does not allow paid work for Brazilian sources.
Documents to prepare
- Passport valid for six months
- Digital passport photo
- Bank statement or proof of funds
- Return ticket or itinerary
How to apply
Last verified 2026-10-12
Apply online
~1 dayApply on the official Brazil e-visa platform and pay the fee.
Receive the e-visa
~5 daysApproval is usually sent by email within about five working days.
Extending the stay
Extendable
Yes
Per extension
90 days
Max extensions
1
Where
In country
Extendable at the Federal Police within the 180-day annual limit.
Tax and health
Tax
More than 183 days in twelve months makes you a Brazilian tax resident.
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
- US e-visas are valid for ten years, so apply once
- Use only the official platform; lookalike sites charge more
- Airlines deny boarding without the e-visa
- The 180-day annual cap still applies
Official source
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