Brazil reinstated visa requirements for several nationalities — including citizens of the United States, Canada and Australia — and the eVisa is now the standard route in. If your last trip to Rio was visa-free, check the current rules before booking.
What the Brazil eVisa gives you
- Multiple entries during its validity
- Stays of up to 90 days
- Valid for tourism, family visits and many short business activities
The multiple-entry profile makes Brazil practical as a South America hub: fly into São Paulo, visit Argentina or Uruguay, and return on the same eVisa.
Requirements
- Passport valid for at least six months from your entry date
- A scan of the passport bio page
- A recent passport-style photo — Brazil's checks are strict about lighting and background, so read the photo guide first
- Proof of onward travel and accommodation
- For some nationalities: evidence of funds for the stay
Processing time
Plan around 6–10 business days. Brazil's processing is slower than most eVisas on this site, and resubmissions after an error restart the clock — which is how a two-week buffer becomes a missed flight. Apply as soon as your travel dates firm up; the processing-time guide explains realistic timelines by destination.
The mistakes that cause Brazil rejections
- Photo non-compliance — shadows, glasses, or a background that isn't plain white
- Name order confusion — Brazilian forms expect names exactly as printed in the passport MRZ, and multi-part Latin surnames are a frequent source of mismatch
- Expired-passport applications — applying with a passport due for renewal, then renewing: the eVisa is tied to the old passport number and won't transfer
If you've already been rejected, most photo and name issues are recoverable — see the rejection guide or our error-fix service.
Applying
Apply through the official portal or with Vuvgo — every application is human-checked against your passport before submission, and the government fee and service fee are itemised separately before you pay.