Brazil Visa

Brazil — Visa Overview

About Brazil

Brazil is one of the world's most extraordinary and breathtakingly diverse travel destinations — the largest country in South America and the fifth largest in the world — a land of such staggering natural beauty, cultural vibrancy, and human warmth that it has captivated the imagination of travellers for centuries. From the soaring peaks of the Serra Gaúcha wine country to the vast, otherworldly wetlands of the Pantanal, from the thundering cascades of Iguazu Falls — one of the great natural wonders of the world — to the translucent blue lagoons of Lençóis Maranhenses, Brazil offers a scale and diversity of experience that is genuinely unmatched anywhere on earth.

Rio de Janeiro — one of the world's most iconic and visually spectacular cities — stuns with its dramatic geography of granite peaks, jungle-clad mountains, and golden Atlantic beaches. The statue of Christ the Redeemer atop Corcovado Mountain gazes out over a city of extraordinary beauty — Ipanema and Copacabana beaches, the vibrant Carnival celebrations of Sambódromo, the hilltop favela communities with their extraordinary murals and breathtaking views, and the colonial elegance of Santa Teresa combine to make Rio one of the most unforgettable city experiences on the planet. São Paulo — Brazil's immense, dynamic, and endlessly creative financial capital — is one of the world's great metropolitan destinations, with a restaurant scene ranked consistently among the finest in the Americas, a world-class contemporary art museum, and a cultural energy that pulses through every neighbourhood.

The Amazon — the world's largest tropical rainforest covering over 5.5 million square kilometres — offers one of the planet's most extraordinary and humbling wildlife and eco-tourism experiences, navigated from the colourful river city of Manaus deep in the heart of Amazônia. Salvador — the Afro-Brazilian cultural capital of the northeast — enchants with its magnificent Pelourinho colonial centre, its extraordinary music and dance traditions rooted in Candomblé and samba, and its stunning Atlantic coastline. The baroque splendour of Ouro Preto, the colonial grandeur of Paraty, the architectural masterpiece of Brasília, and the world-class diving of Fernando de Noronha complete a travel experience of extraordinary breadth and depth. Brazil's people — warm, joyful, and extraordinarily welcoming — elevate every visit with a generosity and vibrancy that stays with travellers long after they return home.

What is a Brazil eVisa?

The Brazil eVisa is a fully digital travel authorisation issued by the Federal Police of Brazil — applied for entirely online through the official Brazil eVisa portal operated by VFS Global — brazil.vfsevisa.com — and delivered electronically to the applicant's registered email address upon approval. The approved eVisa must be downloaded, printed, and presented to airlines at check-in and to Brazilian Federal Police at the port of entry. No embassy visit and no physical stamp is placed in the passport for eVisa applicants.

Critical — eVisa Eligibility is Strictly Limited: As of 2026, the Brazil eVisa is available exclusively to passport holders of the following nationalities only:

United States · Canada · Australia

All other nationalities — including Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Filipino, and most other nationalities commonly found among Rayna's client base — are not eligible for the Brazil eVisa and must apply for a physical sticker visa through the Brazilian Embassy or Consulate in their country of residence.

Three Entry Routes — Brazil

Route 1 — Visa Exemption (No Visa Required)

Brazil has extensive bilateral visa-free agreements with many countries. The following nationalities relevant to Rayna's markets may enter Brazil without any visa:

UAE Nationals — Visa Free: UAE nationals may enter Brazil without any visa — Brazil granted visa-free access to UAE nationals under a bilateral agreement. No application, no eVisa, and no fee required. Entry on valid UAE passport for up to 90 days.

KSA Nationals: Saudi Arabian nationals require a visa to enter Brazil — Saudi Arabia is not on Brazil's visa-free list. KSA nationals must apply for a Brazil visa through the Brazilian Embassy in Riyadh or Consulate in Jeddah before travel.

Route 2 — eVisa (Online Application — US · Canada · Australia Only)

Operated through the official VFS Global portal — brazil.vfsevisa.com:

• Valid for up to 10 years — multiple entry
• Maximum stay of 90 days per visit — up to 180 days per year
• Fee: USD 80.90 (USD 80 government fee + USD 0.90 service charge)
• Processing: up to 10 working days — typically around 5 working days

Route 3 — Consular Sticker Visa (Embassy — All Other Nationalities)

For nationalities not eligible for visa-free entry or the eVisa — including Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Filipino, Egyptian, and KSA nationals — a physical sticker visa must be obtained through the nearest Brazilian Embassy or Consulate before travel.

UAE Market — Consular Sticker Visa: Applied through the Brazilian Embassy in Abu Dhabi — via the Itamaraty e-consular portal — ec-abudhabi.itamaraty.gov.br — in-person submission at the Embassy required.

India Market — Consular Sticker Visa: Applied through the Embassy of Brazil in New Delhi or the Consulate General of Brazil in Mumbai — via the Itamaraty e-consular portal — in-person submission required.

KSA Market — Consular Sticker Visa: Applied through the Brazilian Embassy in Riyadh or the Brazilian Consulate in Jeddah — in-person submission required.

Do You Need a Brazil Visa? — UAE, India & KSA

UAE Nationals — Visa Free: UAE nationals may enter Brazil without any visa for up to 90 days. No application required.

UAE Residents of Other Nationalities: Determined by passport held — not UAE residency. Indian, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Filipino, and most other UAE residents must apply for a consular sticker visa through the Brazilian Embassy in Abu Dhabi.

KSA Nationals: Saudi Arabian nationals require a visa — must apply through the Brazilian Embassy in Riyadh or Consulate in Jeddah before travel.

KSA Residents of Other Nationalities: Determined by passport held — must apply through the Brazilian Embassy in Riyadh or Consulate in Jeddah.

Indian Nationals: India is not on Brazil's visa-free or eVisa eligible list. Indian nationals must apply for a physical sticker visa through the Embassy of Brazil in New Delhi or the Consulate General of Brazil in Mumbai — in-person submission at the Embassy required. Processing: 10 to 15 working days. Apply at least 4 to 6 weeks before intended travel.

Entry Summary — Rayna's Three Markets

Permitted Activities

• Tourism, sightseeing, leisure travel, beach holidays, wildlife, and eco-tourism
• Visiting family or friends
• Business meetings, conferences, and trade activities — short term

Not Permitted:

• Paid employment — a work visa is required
• Long-term study — a student visa is required
• Any activity inconsistent with the declared purpose of visit

Important Entry Requirements

• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry into Brazil — with at least 2 blank pages.
• Yellow Fever Vaccination: Strongly recommended for travellers visiting the Amazon, Pantanal, and other endemic areas. Proof of yellow fever vaccination may be required upon entry depending on origin country and Brazilian state visited.
• Confirmed return or onward travel ticket.
• Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay.
• Proof of accommodation.
• The approved eVisa — if applicable — must be printed and presented to airlines at check-in and to Brazilian Federal Police at the port of entry.

Processing Time

• eVisa (US/Canada/Australia): Up to 10 working days — typically around 5 working days.
• Consular Sticker Visa (India): 10 to 15 working days — apply at least 4 to 6 weeks before travel.
• Consular Sticker Visa (UAE/KSA): Up to 10 working days — subject to Embassy workload.

General Disclaimer All visa decisions rest solely with the Federal Police of Brazil and the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Rayna Tours acts as a professional visa assistance provider only. Possession of an approved visa does not guarantee entry — final entry is at the sole discretion of the Brazilian Federal Police at the port of entry.