Brazil e-Visa for citizens of the United States: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of the United States apply online before departure.
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Our guide to the Brazil visa from the United States
U.S. travelers need an e-Visa to visit Brazil as tourists; it is requested online before departure. Confirm the fee and validity on the official portal.
A United States citizen traveling to Brazil for tourism must obtain an electronic visa before traveling. The application is made online through the official portal operated by VFS. This page outlines the process; always verify current conditions with the official Brazilian source.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. U.S. nationals must obtain a tourist e-Visa to enter Brazil. It is an electronic authorization requested before the trip; there is no visa-free entry for U.S. tourists.
How much does an e-visa for Brazil cost from the United States?
The official fee for an e-visa for Brazil is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Brazil really cost?
The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.
We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.
What documents are required for an e-visa for Brazil?
Documents required for an e-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
Documents and fees
Prepare a U.S. passport valid at least six months, a compliant photo, proof of financial means, proof of accommodation, and a round-trip ticket. The fee amount and validity period are not confirmed in our data: check them on the official portal before paying.
How to apply for an e-visa for Brazil from the United States
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How and where to apply
The U.S. applicant creates an account on Brazil's official e-Visa portal (brazil.vfsevisa.com), completes the form, uploads the documents, and pays the fee online. The visa is issued electronically and must be kept for boarding and arrival. Apply from the United States, before departure.
Where do you apply for a visa for Brazil from the United States?
An e-visa for Brazil is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
Using an online service
You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.
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You live in the United States on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in the United States but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does an e-visa for Brazil take?
No verified processing time is published for this route. Apply as early as your travel dates allow, and never book non-refundable travel before the e-visa is granted.
Processing and tips
Submit the e-Visa request several working days before travel, as electronic processing can take time. Verify that the information matches the passport exactly. Download and print the approved visa so you can present it if needed.
Before you fly, and at the border
- Passport validity: most countries require the passport to stay valid beyond the return date, and the margin required differs from one destination to the next. Check it on the official source, and count from your return, not from your departure.
- A visa is not a right of entry. The border officer decides, and may ask for a return ticket, an address or proof of funds even when everything is in order.
- Conditional exemptions exist: several countries waive the visa for holders of a valid visa or residence permit from a third country. This depends on the destination and on the document, and we do not publish that rule when our sources do not carry it. The official page does.
- Minors travelling alone or with one parent are often asked for extra papers, typically a parental authorisation and the family record. Ask the post before booking.
- Overstaying is not a formality. It exposes you to a fine, to removal, and to an entry ban that can outlast the trip by years, including for the whole area when the destination belongs to one.
Common mistakes
Common errors: leaving it to the last minute, entering details that do not match the passport, or providing a non-compliant photo. Do not assume the fee: it must be confirmed on the official source. Traveling without an approved e-Visa results in denied boarding.
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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)
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Other references
Guide generated automatically on July 26, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Visit visa (VIVIS), business
Consular visa
Duration
1 year (multiple)
Price
80–185 USD
Processing time
5 business days
Official websiteVerified
Family Reunification (VITEM XI)
Family reunification
Duration
2 years
Price
100–290 USD
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Investor visa (VITEM IX)
Investor visa
Duration
4 years
Price
100–290 USD
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Work visa (VITEM V)
Work visa
Duration
2 years
Price
100–290 USD
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Student visa (VITEM IV)
Student visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Price
85–465 USD
Processing time
10 business days
Official websiteVerified
Digital Nomad visa (VITEM XIV)
Work visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Price
100–290 USD
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Retirement visa (VITEM XIV)
Retirement visa
Duration
4 years
Price
100–290 USD
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips for your stay in Brazil
- Make sure to apply for your eVisa well in advance to avoid delays.
- Check that your passport is valid for at least six months after your planned departure date from Brazil.
Example: If you plan a 90-day trip, ensure your passport is valid for at least nine months after your entry into Brazil.
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Online application for Brazil, with no consulate visit.
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- Online application tracking
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- Decision made by the country's authorities, not by iVisa
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Brazil from the United States?▾
Yes, an e-visa (electronic visa) is required. It is applied for online before departure.
What documents are required for a visa to Brazil?▾
For the tourist visa application, you will need: 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.
How do you apply for a visa for Brazil from the United States?▾
The application is fully online and made before departure: form on the official portal, documents uploaded, card payment, then the authorisation arrives by email. In most cases no consular visit is needed.
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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