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Brazil visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Brazil? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: South America

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103Visa-free
0eVisa
0Visa on arrival
95Visa required

Brazil entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 103 can enter Brazil visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 0 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 95 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

103 of 198 passports can travel to Brazil without arranging anything before departure.

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Brazil entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Brazil
United States of AmericaVisa-free (90 days)
United KingdomVisa-free (90 days)
CanadaVisa-free (90 days)
AustraliaVisa-free (90 days)
GermanyVisa-free (90 days)
FranceVisa-free (90 days)
IndiaVisa required
ChinaVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
South AfricaVisa-free (90 days)
PhilippinesVisa-free (90 days)

Brazil visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Brazil.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa60048
Asia180033
Europe44001
North America21002
Oceania30011
South America11000

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 103
Visa required 95

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Brazil?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 103 can enter visa-free and 95 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Brazil without a visa?

103 passports have visa-free access to Brazil, including Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Brazil offer visa on arrival?

Our data shows no passports eligible for a visa on arrival in Brazil. Travellers who are not visa-exempt should arrange an eVisa or visa before departure.

Do South American passport holders need a visa for Brazil?

Of 11 passports from South America, 11 can enter Brazil visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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