Brazil visa-free entry for citizens of Japan: 2026 entry rules
No, citizens of Japan do not need a visa for a short stay in Brazil (up to 90 days).
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Travellers from Japan do not apply for a visa for a tourist stay in Brazil, but border control still asks for a file.
How long can citizens of Japan stay in Brazil?
90 days
Visa-free entry allows a stay of 90 days. To stay longer, study or work, a visa is generally required.
What to show at the border of Brazil
Documents required for a visa for Brazil:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Online application (no paper form)
- Digital photo (recent)
- Passport scan (data page)
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Visa fee payment
Other visa types for Brazil
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
- Visit visa (VIVIS), business
- Work visa (VITEM V)
- Digital Nomad visa (VITEM XIV)
- Student visa (VITEM IV)
- Family Reunification (VITEM XI)
- Retirement visa (VITEM XIV)
1 more visa types
- Investor visa (VITEM IX)
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- Request your stay extension from the Brazilian Federal Police at least 15 days before your authorized stay ends.
- Always keep a copy of your passport, exit ticket, and proof of accommodation.
- For business trips, prepare an invitation letter or proof of the purpose of your trip.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Brazil from Japan?▾
No. Travellers from Japan can enter Brazil without a visa for a tourist stay (allowed duration: 90 days).
What other visa types exist for Brazil?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Brazil offers among others: Visit visa (VIVIS), business, Work visa (VITEM V), Digital Nomad visa (VITEM XIV), Student visa (VITEM IV), Family Reunification (VITEM XI), Retirement visa (VITEM XIV).
Data verified on 28/10/2026 · Our methodology
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