This page lists exactly what documents you need for a Brazil visa in 2026 — the paperwork immigration actually checks, drawn from Brazil's official requirements. Prepare these correctly and you remove the most common cause of delays and refusals.
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 visa documents checklist
For the Visa exemption (90 days)
- Passport valid ≥6 months
- Return ticket
- Proof of accommodation & funds
- Yellow fever certificate if arriving from endemic country
For the e-Visa (VIVIS)
- Passport valid 6+ months
- Digital passport photo
- Proof of funds
- Return ticket
For the VIVIS Visitor Visa (Tourism) - Consular
- Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
- Completed e-Consular application form and receipt
- Recent passport photo (white background)
- Return/onward air ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements)
- Travel insurance (strongly required as of 2026)
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (for certain regions)
Photo and passport specification
Most Brazil rejections at the document stage are avoidable: use a recent colour photo with the correct size and background, no glasses or headwear (unless religious), and a passport with at least six months of validity and free pages. Names and dates must match exactly across your form, passport and bookings.
Brazil visa for children and families
Children usually need their own visa or entry authorisation, even infants. For family applications, prepare each traveller's passport and photo, and add birth certificates for minors and, where a child travels with one parent or a guardian, a consent letter. Applying for the whole family together keeps travel dates and reference numbers consistent.
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.
Requirements by Brazil visa type
| Option | Official fee | Max stay | Processing | Where to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visa exemption (90 days) | Free | 90 days (extendable to 180/yr) | On arrival | No application |
| e-Visa (VIVIS) | USD 80.90 (incl. service fee) for eligible nationalities | 90 days | About 5 business days | https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/ |
| VIVIS Visitor Visa (Tourism) - Consular | Approx INR 8000 / USD 80-100 (consular fee, subject to reciprocity) | 90 days | 10-15 working days | https://sci.serpro.gov.br/ |
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.