Brazil Travel Requirements (2026): How to get a tourist e-Visa for Australia, Canada, and US citizens
- Feb 4, 2025
- 4 min read
Updated: Jan 16
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. 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. The change was part of Brazil's reciprocity policy, which aligns its entry requirements with those applied to Brazilian passport holders by those countries.
Brazil travel requirements for 2026
Australian, Canadian, and USA passport holders are required to apply for an e-Visa for tourism travel to Brazil. Provided you complete the application correctly, it is possible to receive your e-Visa in just a few days.
VFS Global is the only official e-Visa provider for the Brazil e-Visa. Make sure to only apply on the official website.
While the process is fairly straightforward, some travellers have encountered problems with their visas being rejected or delayed. Most often, this is due to the uploaded photos and supporting documents being rejected.
This guide will provide you with some tips to make sure your photos are accepted and visa can be processed without delay.
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Which countries need a tourist visa for Brazil?
If you are unsure whether you need a visa for travel to Brazil, see the official list (updated 15 January 2026) of visa requirements by country to find out if you need a visa for Brazil.
The e-Visa is required by passport holders from Australia, Canada, and the USA.
As of January 2026, passport holders from most European countries, South Africa, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and others are entitled to visa free travel for stays of up to 90 days.
Passport holders from other countries, including India, China, and most African nations do require a tourist visa.
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 fast 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. Ideally, apply for your e-Visa as soon as you know your dates of travel, or at least 30 days in advance.
The Brazil e-Visa application will ask you to upload the following documents:
Scanned copy of your passport photo page
Tip: Do not take a photograph with your phone. Use a scanner, and include the full page. If cropping, make sure there is white space around the edges and that the pages are not cut off.
Scanned passport-sized photo (3.5 cm x 4.5 cm)
Tip: Take a photo with a white background and good lighting. Then, use the official VFS photo editor to crop the photo, including your shoulders and white space above your head. This tool will not guarantee the quality of the photo, but will ensure that the size is correct.
Tips & notes for uploading documents to the Brazil e-Visa application:
There is space to attach various documents to the e-Visa application, however these are not mandatory for most travelers. Do so only if relevant to your application.
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 a 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 and personal information
Travel plans: your estimated date of arrival, intended length of stay, and details of previous trips to Brazil
Your home 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 costs USD $80.90 (2026) 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 the official VSF 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 (updated 15 January 2026) of visa requirements by country to find out if you need a visa for Brazil
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