Last checked: October 2026
Brazil’s entry rules depend on your passport. Citizens of some countries, including the UK, can enter without a visa for tourism, while citizens of the US, Canada and Australia need an e-visa. This guide explains what we found, which details come from government pages and which come from secondary sources, and where the sources differ. Rules change, so confirm them on the official Brazilian government portal or with a Brazilian consulate before you book anything.
Visa-Free Entry
The UK government says UK citizens with a full British passport can visit Brazil without a visa for up to 90 days for tourism. To extend a stay, you must contact the Federal Police before your visa-free period ends. If you overstay, you will face a daily fine, payable when you leave or on your next visit. The Rio Times says most EU and UK passports are visa-exempt, but we did not find an official list, so check your own nationality on the official portal.
E-Visa for US, Canadian and Australian Citizens
A Wego travel guide, last updated 27 April 2026, says an e-visa requirement for US, Canadian and Australian citizens took effect on 10 April 2025, ending a visa waiver that had applied since 2019. It gives these details:
- Fee: Set by the Brazilian government and subject to change, so check the official portal for the current amount.
- Validity: A 10-year multiple-entry e-visa for US citizens, and a 5-year multiple-entry e-visa for Canadian and Australian citizens.
- Stay: Up to 90 days per visit and 180 days in any 12-month period.
- Where to apply: The portal brazil.vfsevisa.com. The guide says walk-in consular applications are not accepted for the e-visa.
- Processing: Most approvals take 48 to 72 hours, official guidance allows up to 10 business days, and the guide advises applying two to three weeks before departure.
- Documents: A colour scan of the passport photo page, an ICAO-compliant photo, an itinerary, proof of accommodation and proof of funds if requested.
This information comes from a travel publisher, not a government page, so confirm it on the official portal before you pay. Use only the official portal, and be careful with look-alike sites that charge extra fees.
Passport Rules
The UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least six months after your arrival date, and asks you to make sure the border officer stamps it, because otherwise you may be fined when you leave. The Wego guide says the passport must be valid through your intended return date, which is a different standard. Follow the stricter rule and check your passport expiry date well before you travel.
Customs and Money
- Brazil has strict rules on goods entering or leaving the country, and you must declare anything that may be prohibited, taxed or subject to duty, according to the UK government.
- Cash or travellers cheques worth US$10,000 or more must be declared online, according to the same source.
- British-Brazilian dual nationals are often required to enter on a Brazilian passport, according to the UK government.
Health Entry Requirements
The UK government’s entry page does not state a yellow fever vaccination requirement and refers travellers to TravelHealthPro for medical entry requirements and vaccinations. A UK travel agency says you may need proof of yellow fever vaccination if you visit other Latin American countries before Brazil, but we could not confirm this on an official page. Check the official health guidance for your route before you travel.
Border Areas and Restrictions
The US State Department tells travellers to avoid areas within 160 km of Brazil’s land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname and Venezuela, except for the Foz do Iguacu and Pantanal national parks. The UK Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel on several river routes in Amazonas State. See the Brazil travel guide for the full safety summary.
Where Sources Differ
- The UK says passports must be valid six months after arrival, while Wego says valid through the return date.
- The e-visa fee, validity and processing times come from a travel publisher, not a government page.
- The yellow fever note comes from a travel agency, while the UK page states no requirement.
- We did not find an official list of visa-exempt countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do UK citizens need a visa for Brazil?
No, for tourism of up to 90 days, according to the UK government, as long as the passport is valid for at least six months after arrival.
Do US citizens need a visa for Brazil?
Yes. According to Wego, US, Canadian and Australian citizens have needed an e-visa since 10 April 2025.
How much is the Brazil e-visa?
The fee is set by the Brazilian government and can change, so check the official portal.
How long can I stay?
Up to 90 days for UK visitors. The Wego guide gives 90 days per visit and 180 days in 12 months for e-visa holders.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate?
The UK entry page states no requirement. Check TravelHealthPro and the rules for any other countries on your route.