Good news for travellers to Brazil: an e-Visa lets you apply online without visiting an embassy. This guide walks through the online application step by step in 2026 — fees, documents, processing and common mistakes.
Brazil visa at a glance
| Visa required? | Yes, for many nationalities |
|---|---|
| Main visa type | e-Visa (VIVIS) |
| Government fee | USD 80.90 (incl. service fee) for eligible nationalities |
| Processing time | About 5 business days |
| Validity | Up to 5 years, multiple entry (US/CA/AU) |
| Permitted stay | 90 days |
| Where to apply | https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/ |
| HolidaySG assistance fee | S$50 per applicant (usually S$100) |
Brazil e-Visa at a glance
- Fee: USD 80.90 (incl. service fee) for eligible nationalities
- Processing: About 5 business days
- Validity: Up to 5 years, multiple entry (US/CA/AU)
- Permitted stay: 90 days
- Where to apply: https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/
Brazil's official eVisa (brazil.vfsevisa.com) is OPEN ONLY to citizens of the USA, Canada & Australia. Indian passport holders are NOT eligible for the eVisa and must obtain a consular VIVIS visitor visa via the e-Consular portal. Singapore passport holders are fully visa-exempt (90 days).
How to apply for the Brazil e-Visa online
- Open the official e-Visa portal (https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/) and start a new application.
- Fill in your passport and travel details exactly as they appear in your passport.
- Upload a scan of your passport bio page and a compliant photo.
- Pay the fee (USD 80.90 (incl. service fee) for eligible nationalities) by card.
- Wait for the emailed approval (About 5 business days), then print or save it to show on arrival.
Documents you upload
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Digital passport photo
- Proof of funds
- Return ticket
Common mistakes, delays and rejection reasons
From handling Brazil visa applications, these are the issues that most often cause delays or refusals. Avoiding them is the single biggest thing you can control:
- Passport validity: many countries require at least six months' validity beyond your travel dates — renew early if yours is close.
- Insufficient proof of funds: bank statements that are too thin, too new, or not in your name are a common reason for delays. Show a stable balance over the last 3–6 months.
- Photo specification errors: wrong size, background colour, glasses or a smile can bounce an application. Follow the exact spec for Brazil.
- Applying too late: submit well before departure — allow the full processing window plus a buffer, not the minimum.
- Mismatched documents: names, dates and passport numbers must match exactly across your form, flight and hotel bookings.
- Weak ties to your home country: employment letters, leave approval and return bookings help show you intend to return.
- Prior overstays or refusals: declare them honestly; hiding history causes more problems than the history itself.
Before you travel to Brazil
- Onward or return ticket: carry proof — airlines and immigration can ask for it.
- Funds: have evidence of enough money for your stay (card and some local currency).
- Travel insurance: strongly recommended, and mandatory for some destinations.
- Copies: keep a digital and paper copy of your visa/approval and passport photo page.
Apply for your Brazil visa with HolidaySG
Flat S$50 assistance fee per applicant (usually S$100) — official government fee: Free (exempt) · e-Visa: USD 80.90 · VIVIS Visitor Visa: from INR 8000. We check your eligibility, send a personalised document checklist, complete the forms and track your application until the outcome.
Things to do once your Brazil visa is sorted
Popular experiences in Brazil you can book on HolidaySG:
- eSIM Brazil Chile | eSIM Brazil Chile Big Data — from IDR 245,650
Official sources
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs Brazil (Itamaraty) — verified 16 August 2026
- Brazil e-Visa (VFS Global — Ministry of Foreign Affairs) — verified 19 August 2026
- Official government source — verified 19 August 2026
Last updated 20 August 2026. Written and reviewed by the HolidaySG visa team and checked against the official sources above (facts verified 19 August 2026). Visa rules change and depend on your passport, residence and purpose of travel — always confirm with the official source before booking, or use our visa checker. HolidaySG re-confirms current requirements at the time of your application.