Brazil Travel Requirements 2025: Tourist e-Visa for Australia, Canada, and US citizens
- Rachel
- Feb 4
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 4
Disclaimer: The information provided in this post is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, immigration, or travel advice. While we strive to ensure accuracy, visa policies and requirements are subject to change without notice. Always verify the latest information with official government sources or consult a qualified professional before making travel plans.
For the past few years Australian, Canadian, and USA passport holders have enjoyed visa-free travel to Brazil. Through there are have been various announcements over the years that an e-Visa will be introduced, the actual implementation of the e-Visa has been delayed several times.
But, this time it's really happening.
The new Brazil travel requirements for 2025
Brazil's travel requirements are changing. As of 10th of April 2025, Australian, Canadian, and USA passport holders will be required to apply for an e-Visa to travel to Brazil. Provided you complete the application correctly, it is possible to receive your e-Visa in just a few days.
In theory, the process seems fairly quick & easy. However, many travellers have already started to encounter problems with their visas being rejected or delayed. Most often, this is due to the uploaded photos and documents not being accepted.
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What documents do you need to provide for the Brazil tourist e-Visa application form?
If you have all of your documents ready, completing the e-Visa application is fairly quick and straight-forward. Filling out the form and uploading your documents takes around 15 minutes. Make sure you apply with plenty of time ahead of your trip to ensure you meet Brazil's new travel requirements.
The Brazil e-Visa application will ask you to upload the following documents:
Scanned copy of your passport photo page
Scanned passport-sized photo (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm)
Travel document - this is your flight itinerary if entering Brazil by plane, or a hotel reservation if entering by land
Tips & notes for uploading documents to the Brazil e-Visa application:
There is space to attach other documents - do so only if relevant to your application, these are not mandatory for most travelers
If you experience problems uploading your documents, try re-naming your documents with only letters (no numbers or special characters)
If you are later asked to re-upload a document, the system will not allow you to upload the new document if it has same name as the original. Re-name your document before uploading it.
You will then be required to fill out the following information:
Passport details
Travel plans: your estimated date of arrival, intended length of stay, and details of previous trips to Brazil
Your address in Australia, Canada, or the USA
Additional details: Only complete the sections that are relevant to your trip, for example, if you are applying for a tourist visa you do not need to provide details of your school or employer.
After completing all of this information for the first applicant, you will be able to add an additional applicant if desired.
How much does the Brazil e-Visa cost?
Once you have added the information for all applicants that are applying together, you will be prompted to pay for your e-Visa.
The Brazil e-Visa fee is currently USD $80.90 per person.
What is the official website to apply for the Brazil e-Visa?
When applying for a visa, make sure you only do so through Brazil's official government website. Do not use any third-party websites or pay an agent to apply for your e-Visa. Here are some important links to the official sites:
See the official instructions and travel requirements for the Brazil e-Visa - official website
Begin your e-Visa application by signing-up for a new account on the VFS eVisa site (this is the only official site), then following the prompts - official website
Not from Australia, Canada or the USA? See the full list of visa requirements by country - official website
More resources for planning your trip to Brazil
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Now, book some fun activities as a reward for doing your visa application:
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