Whether you need a visa for Brazil depends on your passport. US, Canadian and Australian citizens need one and apply online. British, Portuguese and Schengen-area citizens and most South Americans do not need a visa for a tourist trip. Pick your passport below to see the rule and the guide that explains it.
The checker needs JavaScript. The short version: US, Canadian and Australian citizens need an e-visa; British, Portuguese and Schengen-area citizens can visit visa-free; Argentines, Bolivians, Chileans, Colombians, Ecuadorians, Paraguayans, Peruvians, Uruguayans and Venezuelans can enter with a national ID card.
What the checker covers
The checker covers a tourist visit: sightseeing, visiting friends and short trips. Work, study and stays longer than 90 days need a different visa or a residence permit. Pick “Longer” in the checker to see those routes.
Before you fly
- Carry a passport with at least 6 months left and a free page for stamps, even where the rule asks for less. Airlines and transit countries often check this.
- Keep proof of your onward or return ticket and where you will stay. Border officers can ask for both.
- Your days count from the entry stamp. The extensions guide explains how to ask for more time.
Check before you go: visa rules change with little notice. Confirm the current rule with the Brazilian consulate that serves your country, especially if you hold a passport not listed in the checker.
Questions
- Do US citizens need a visa for Brazil?
- Yes. Since 10 April 2025, US citizens need a visa. Most visitors apply for the e-visa online before they fly.
- Do British citizens need a visa for Brazil?
- No. British passport holders can visit visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism.
- Can South Americans enter Brazil with an ID card?
- Yes. Citizens of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela can enter with a national ID card. Most get 90 days.
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