Where do I apply for a Brazil eVisa?

Official Brazilian consular pages currently send US visitor eVisa applications to VFS Global at brazil.vfsevisa.com. Confirm on official MRE pages before using any other site.

Do US citizens need a Brazil arrival form?

There is no universal tourist arrival card. The eVisa is a visa. Customs has a separate goods declaration when you have items or money to declare.

How long can I stay in Brazil on a US eVisa?

Official pages describe up to 90 days for this visitor category, with a 180-day-per-year ceiling for visit-visa or visa-free permission. Immigration at entry still sets the admission granted to you.

Is yellow fever required to enter Brazil?

No. CDC and the State Department say yellow fever vaccine is not required for entry to Brazil. CDC still recommends it for most itineraries, including Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Brasília, and Iguaçu Falls. Nearby countries may ask for proof after time in Brazil.

Brazil Entry Requirements for US Citizens

US passport holders need a Brazilian visitor visa before travel. Official Ministry of Foreign Affairs pages currently send US visitor applications to VFS Global as an eVisa. That is a visa, not a Caribbean-style arrival card.

Verified from official sources · Last verified: Sep 8, 2026 · Ministry of Foreign Affairs — visa table (QGRV) · View official source ↗

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Quick Answer

Visa: YES; Yes. Official MRE pages currently require a visitor eVisa for US, Canadian, and Australian passports traveling for tourism or business. Apply at brazil.vfsevisa.com and be approved before you fly.
Passport: Required
Stay: May apply; Official MRE visitor-visa wording describes stays of up to 90 days for this category, and a 180-day-per-year ceiling for visit-visa or visa-free permission. The stamp or admission at entry is what you actually receive.
Arrival form: Not required; No universal digital tourist arrival card. Visitor entry is immigration inspection plus the visa you already hold. Customs has a separate traveler goods declaration (DBV) when it applies.
Customs: May apply; File Receita Federal’s traveler goods declaration (DBV) when you have applicable goods or money to declare. State Department pages currently disagree on the cash figure (US$10,000 vs 10,000 BRL) — confirm on the official DBV service.
US travel advisory: Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

Last verified: Sep 8, 2026

Round-trip at a glance

Can I go?: Yes. Official MRE pages currently require a visitor eVisa for US, Canadian, and Australian passports traveling for tourism or business. Apply at brazil.vfsevisa.com and be approved before you fly.
Before I go: Review health requirements and the current US travel advisory. Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution.
While I'm there: Local insurance, driving, and other practices can differ from the US.
What do I need to leave?: No separate destination departure form is listed.
What do I need to get home?: US passport book for air return. Declare purchases and agricultural items to CBP.
How do I stay connected?: eSIM and Travel Calling stay available through the trip home.

Where sources disagree

The U.S. State Department Brazil advisory (31 August 2026) says the passport must be valid for one month at entry and have at least one blank page per stamp (entry and exit). Official Brazilian consular eVisa pages say the passport must be signed, valid for the entire trip, and have two contiguous blank visa pages. Use the stricter combination until you confirm live instructions on both sources.
State Department pages currently disagree on the customs cash threshold: the August 2026 advisory cites more than US$10,000; the country information page cites more than 10,000 BRL. Confirm the live amount on Receita Federal’s traveler goods declaration (DBV).

Visa Requirements for US Citizens

Do US citizens need a visa for Brazil?

Yes. US passport holders currently need a visitor eVisa before travel. Official MRE pages send applications to VFS Global at brazil.vfsevisa.com. Dual Brazilian citizens should travel on a valid Brazilian passport instead of an eVisa.

Visa required: YES
Visa type: Visitor eVisa (VIVIS)
Maximum permitted stay: Official MRE visitor-visa wording describes stays of up to 90 days for this eVisa category. The admission granted at immigration still governs.
Extension possible: MRE currently says foreigners on a visit visa or visa-free permission may not stay more than 180 days per year in Brazil. Extensions, when available, are at the discretion of Brazilian immigration once you are in the country.
Electronic authorization: US visitors currently apply for a visitor eVisa through VFS Global at brazil.vfsevisa.com. That is a visa, not a digital arrival card.
Purpose restrictions: Ordinary visitor travel (tourism, business, transit, and other visit-visa purposes listed by MRE) without establishing residence. Work or residence is different.
Official authority: Ministry of Foreign Affairs / VFS Global

Last verified: Sep 8, 2026

The U.S. Department of State states that a visa is required for U.S. citizens to travel to Brazil, regardless of purpose, and that you must be approved before you leave.

Official Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs pages currently say electronic visitor visas (e-Visa / VIVIS) are issued for nationals of the United States, Canada, and Australia traveling for tourism or business. Applications go through VFS Global at brazil.vfsevisa.com. That is a visa, not an arrival card.

MRE currently says eVisas are not issued for other nationalities. Do not assume a US visa in someone else’s passport, a Green Card, or a visa for another country replaces Brazil’s own rule.

Brazilian citizens, including dual US-Brazilian nationals, are not eligible for this eVisa. Official consular pages say they must travel on a valid Brazilian passport.

Official MRE visitor-visa wording describes stays of up to 90 days without establishing residence, and says foreigners holding a visit visa or visa-free permission may not stay more than 180 days per year. Extensions, when available, are decided by Brazilian immigration after you have entered. The admission you receive at the border is what governs your trip.

How long can US travelers stay?

Treat “up to 90 days” as official category language for this visitor eVisa, not a guarantee from this page.

Read the visa grant and the admission you receive at immigration. Overstay and work rules are Brazilian immigration matters, not a US form.

Passport and Documents

Last verified: Sep 8, 2026

Passport and documents

You need a valid US passport and an approved Brazilian visitor eVisa before travel.

Passport details currently conflict across sources. The State Department Brazil advisory dated 31 August 2026 says the passport must be valid for one month at the time of entry and have at least one blank page per stamp — Brazil stamps entry and exit. Official consular eVisa pages say the passport must be signed by an adult applicant, valid for the entire trip, in good condition, and have two contiguous blank visa pages (amendment pages do not count).

Until both sources match, plan for the stricter combination: signed, valid through the trip and at least one month at entry, with two contiguous blank visa pages.

Consular eVisa document lists also currently include a passport-style photo, the VFS application, the eVisa fee, a flight reservation showing entry and exit, and a bank statement. Confirm the live list on the official VFS site and the consular page you use. This page does not invent extra documents.

Minors who are Brazilian citizens, including dual US-Brazilian citizens, can need written parental authorization to travel in or out of Brazil. That is Brazilian family law, not a US-tourist default. Confirm with a Brazilian consulate if a child on the trip has Brazilian nationality.

Entry Forms

Traveler goods declaration (DBV)

Status: May apply
Cost: No branded tourist arrival-card fee. The visitor eVisa is a separate visa product; official Brazilian consular pages currently list US$80.90 — confirm the live amount on brazil.vfsevisa.com.
When to complete: Not a universal pre-travel tourist arrival card. File Receita Federal’s traveler goods declaration (DBV) when you have applicable goods or money to declare.
Arrival / departure: Arrival
Air / land / sea: Air · Land · Sea
Official authority: Receita Federal

Last verified: Sep 8, 2026

Official form ↗Form guide

Is there a Brazil entry form?

There is no branded digital tourist arrival card treated here as a product every US visitor files before flying.

The eVisa is the pre-travel visa. At the airport you go through immigration with your passport and visa, then baggage and customs.

Separately, Receita Federal offers a traveler goods declaration (Declaração de Bens de Viajante / DBV) when you need to declare applicable goods or money. Completing DBV does not replace the eVisa.

Customs and airport process

Most air visitors clear immigration, collect bags, then customs.

Use gov.br’s DBV service when a declaration applies. State Department pages currently disagree on the cash threshold (more than US$10,000 on the August 2026 advisory; more than 10,000 BRL on the country information page). Confirm the live figure on Receita Federal.

Health Risks and Requirements

Last verified: Sep 8, 2026

Entry Health Requirements

REQUIRED

Yellow fever vaccination (entry)

Not required for entry to Brazil (CDC, updated 23 April 2025; U.S. State Department). Nearby countries may ask for proof after time in Brazil.

CDC Travel Health Recommendations

RECOMMENDED

Yellow fever (CDC traveler recommendation)

CDC recommends vaccine for travelers ≥9 months going to most Brazilian states, including Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Brasília (Distrito Federal), and Iguaçu Falls. Not recommended for travel limited to areas CDC does not list, including the cities of Fortaleza and Recife.

REGIONAL RISK

Malaria

CDC recommends prevention medicine in Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Rondônia, and Roraima, and in parts of Maranhão, Mato Grosso, and Pará. No malaria transmission in Brasília, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, or at Iguaçu Falls.

GENERAL PRECAUTION

Dengue and other mosquito-borne disease

Prevent mosquito bites. CDC also lists dengue, Zika, and chikungunya risk in Brazil.

RECOMMENDED

Hepatitis A

CDC recommends hepatitis A vaccination for unvaccinated travelers one year and older going to Brazil.

RECOMMENDED

Measles (MMR)

CDC: all international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles.

CDC Travelers' Health ↗

Regional Health Risks

Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Rondônia, and Roraima

CDC lists malaria transmission in all areas of these states and recommends chemoprophylaxis. This is a health recommendation, not a Brazilian immigration rule.

Official source →

US Travel Advisory

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution due to crime and kidnapping (State Department, 31 August 2026). Some areas are Level 4. Violent crime occurs in urban areas day and night.

Issued / updated: Aug 31, 2026

Primary risk categories: Crime, Kidnapping

Last checked: Sep 8, 2026

View current U.S. State Department advisory →

State and Regional Travel Advisories

International land borders (within 100 miles / 160 km)

Level 4 — Do Not Travel

Do Not Travel due to crime and kidnapping. This covers land borders with Bolivia, Colombia, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.

Special exception: Travel to Foz do Iguaçu National Park and Pantanal National Park is allowed.

US government employee restriction: U.S. government employees working in Brazil must obtain special authorization to travel within 100 miles / 160 km of these land borders, except the Iguaçu and Pantanal parks.

Official source →

Informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades, conglomerados)

Level 4 — Do Not Travel

Do Not Travel due to crime, including on guided tours. Tour companies and police cannot guarantee safety. Some areas lack clear boundaries.

US government employee restriction: U.S. government employees working in Brazil must obtain special authorization to enter informal housing developments.

Official source →

Brasília satellite cities (Ceilândia, Santa Maria, São Sebastião, Paranoá)

Level 4 — Do Not Travel

Listed under Do Not Travel due to crime. The same advisory tells U.S. government employees to get special authorization to travel there between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

US government employee restriction: U.S. government employees working in Brazil must obtain special authorization to travel to these Administrative Regions between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

Official source →

While You're There

While you're in Brazil

Last verified: Sep 8, 2026

TopicWhat US travelers should know

Weapons

Critical

Brazil forbids importing, exporting, or possessing firearms without prior Brazilian government authorization. The rule covers ammunition and spent casings, including items in transit luggage.

Last verified: Sep 8, 2026

Official source →

Emergency — 190 / 192 / 193

Critical

Dial 190 for police, 192 for ambulance, and 193 for fire. Interstate-road police: 191. This is not a single 911 number.

Call 190

Last verified: Sep 8, 2026

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Driving

Important

State Department guidance encourages daylight travel. Road conditions vary; hazards can include debris, unmarked speed bumps, and poor infrastructure.

Anyone driving

Last verified: Sep 8, 2026

Official source →

Medication

Important

Carry prescription medicine in original packaging with the doctor’s prescription. Confirm with Brazilian authorities that the medicine is legal there.

Last verified: Sep 8, 2026

Official source →

Medical coverage

Important

U.S. Medicare/Medicaid does not apply in Brazil. Private hospitals generally require payment up front. Public ambulance via 192 is described as free transport.

Call 192

Last verified: Sep 8, 2026

Official source →

Beaches and water

Important

Many beaches have dangerous riptides even when the water looks calm. State Department notes shark attacks at some northeastern beaches, particularly near Recife. Follow posted warnings.

Last verified: Sep 8, 2026

Official source →

Carry ID

Important

Keep a copy of your passport and cards and store originals securely. Local police reporting is at 190; contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate as well.

Last verified: Sep 8, 2026

Official source →

US consular help

Good to know

U.S. Embassy Brasília: +55-61-3312-7000. After hours: +55-61-3312-7400. Consulates also operate in Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Recife, and Porto Alegre.

Call +556133127000

Last verified: Sep 8, 2026

Official source →

Returning to the United States

Returning to the United States from Brazil

Last verified: Sep 8, 2026

By air

Air return: US passport book. A passport card is not for international flights.

Expired or lost passport

If a passport is expired or lost, contact a US embassy or consulate. Confirm current CBP document practice before you fly.

Leaving Brazil vs entering the US

Brazil has no universal tourist departure card. The visitor eVisa is a Brazilian visa, not a US return form.

What to declare

Declare purchases, gifts, and food. If unsure, declare it.

Food and agriculture

Food and farm-product rules can differ. Declare items; inspectors decide.

Purchases and duty

Typical CBP exemption: US$800, generally once every 30 days. Confirm live amounts.
Usually 48 hours outside the US for that exemption.
Shorter trips: CBP currently lists US$200 if away under 48 hours. Confirm live amounts.
The usual CBP 48-hour absence for the main exemption typically applies when arriving from Brazil. Confirm live CBP figures.
Alcohol in that exemption: currently 1 L. Confirm live CBP rules.

Currency

Amounts over $10,000 (or equivalent) in cash or monetary instruments are typically reported to CBP. Reporting is not the same as a ban. Confirm current CBP practice.

Medications

Medicine you bring back can be treated differently than in the destination. Keep original packaging and confirm with CBP/FDA if unsure.

After you return

Some areas have extra CDC health notes after return, including malaria in listed Amazon states. Nearby countries may ask for yellow-fever proof after time in Brazil. That is health guidance, not a US entry form.

Traveling with a dog or other pet

Pet return rules can depend on the animal and countries visited, not only the last airport. Check current CDC guidance.
CDC currently lists Brazil as high-risk for dog rabies for US dog import. Confirm the live CDC list; rules can depend on other countries visited in the past 6 months.

CDC dog import high-risk countries →

If the trip includes more than one country, some return checks look at countries visited, not only the last airport.

Official US return sources

Your Brazil Travel Ready checklist

For a US passport on a short visit. The eVisa is a visa. There is no universal Brazil tourist arrival card.

Before you go

eVisa. Apply at brazil.vfsevisa.com and be approved before you fly. Official MRE pages currently limit this eVisa to US, Canadian, and Australian passports.
Passport. Signed US passport in good condition. Confirm live validity and blank-page rules on both State Department and Brazilian consular pages.
Immigration form. There is no branded digital tourist arrival card for every visitor. Entry is inspection plus the visa you hold.
Onward booking. Consular eVisa lists include a reservation showing entry and exit. Carry it.
Customs. Use the official Receita Federal DBV when you need to declare goods or money.
Yellow fever. Not an entry document for Brazil. CDC still recommends the vaccine for most itineraries, including Rio, São Paulo, Brasília, and Iguaçu Falls.

While you're there

Weapons. Brazil forbids importing, exporting, or possessing firearms without prior Brazilian government authorization. The rule covers ammunition and spent casings, including items in transit luggage.
Emergency — 190 / 192 / 193. Dial 190 for police, 192 for ambulance, and 193 for fire. Interstate-road police: 191. This is not a single 911 number.
Scan While You're There for insurance, local differences, and emergency numbers.

Before you leave

Finish destination exit steps. Brazil has no universal tourist departure card. The visitor eVisa is a Brazilian visa, not a US return form.

Before returning home

US entry document. Air return: US passport book. A passport card is not for international flights.
Declare purchases and agricultural items. Declare purchases, gifts, and food. If unsure, declare it.

Stay connected

Keep eSIM and Travel Calling available through the trip home. Connectivity is not limited to the destination stay.

Official sources

FAQs

Do US citizens need a visa for Brazil?: Yes. Official MRE pages currently require a visitor eVisa for US passports on tourism or business trips. Apply at brazil.vfsevisa.com and be approved before you fly.
Where do I apply for a Brazil eVisa?: Official Brazilian consular pages currently send US visitor eVisa applications to VFS Global at brazil.vfsevisa.com. Confirm on official MRE pages before using any other site.
Do US citizens need a Brazil arrival form?: There is no universal tourist arrival card. The eVisa is a visa. Customs has a separate goods declaration when you have items or money to declare.
How long can I stay in Brazil on a US eVisa?: Official pages describe up to 90 days for this visitor category, with a 180-day-per-year ceiling for visit-visa or visa-free permission. Immigration at entry still sets the admission granted to you.
Is yellow fever required to enter Brazil?: No. CDC and the State Department say yellow fever vaccine is not required for entry to Brazil. CDC still recommends it for most itineraries, including Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Brasília, and Iguaçu Falls. Nearby countries may ask for proof after time in Brazil.

Ready for Brazil?

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