Travel corridorBrazil visa requirements for citizens of United States.
Yes — citizens of the United States typically need an eVisa for Brazil, applied for online before travel; stays of up to 90 days are typically allowed.
eVisa mandatory since 10 Apr 2025; VFS portal
Routes for Brazil last verified 10 Jun 2026 against official sources.
Brazil eVisa (Visit Visa for US/CA/AU nationals): 5 required documents — see the checklist.
How to get your documents
Как получить: Valid passport
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
- Кем выдаётся
- National passport authority
- Обычная стоимость
- $20–$150
- Обычный срок
- 1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Как получить: Digital passport photo
Have a recent passport photo taken at a pharmacy, photo booth or photographer, or use a compliant online photo tool. The common size is 35×45 mm with a plain light background, neutral expression and no glasses; the US and a few others require 2×2 in (51×51 mm). Get 2–4 prints plus a digital copy.
- Кем выдаётся
- Any photographer or photo booth (ICAO 9303 standard)
- Обычная стоимость
- $5–$15
- Обычный срок
- Same day
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Как получить: Passport bio page scan
Apply for or renew your passport at your country's passport authority (often the foreign-affairs or interior ministry, a passport office or designated post office). Most visa portals want a clear colour scan of the bio-data page; keep the passport valid at least 6 months beyond your trip with two blank pages.
- Кем выдаётся
- National passport authority
- Обычная стоимость
- $20–$150
- Обычный срок
- 1–6 weeks (expedited often available)
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Как получить: Proof of funds
Show you can support your stay using bank statements, a salary or pension certificate, a sponsorship/affidavit of support, or evidence of savings or income that meets the published minimum for the visa. Combine several documents if one is not enough.
- Кем выдаётся
- Your bank / employer / sponsor
- Обычная стоимость
- free–$20
- Обычный срок
- Same day–1 week
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Как получить: Return or onward ticket
Provide a flight reservation or an onward/return ticket itinerary. Many travellers use a held reservation (not a paid ticket) from an airline, travel agent or flight-itinerary service so they are not committed before the visa is granted.
- Кем выдаётся
- Airline / travel agent
- Обычная стоимость
- free–$30 for a reservation
- Обычный срок
- Same day
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
Как получить: Fee payment
Pay the visa or government fee through the channel the consulate specifies — card payment on the application portal, bank transfer, or in person at the visa centre. Keep the receipt or transaction confirmation to upload or present.
- Кем выдаётся
- Destination consulate / payment provider
- Обычная стоимость
- Varies by visa
- Обычный срок
- Immediate–2 days
Проверено 11 Jun 2026
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