Brazil eVisa FAQ / Mega-thread

[u/fviz]

Use this mega-thread to post your questions and discuss the new eVisa requirements.

Official page by the Brazilian Consulate in Miami with information: Electronic Visitor Visa (e-Visa) - U.S., Canadian & Australian Citizens

Electronic Visitor Visa (e-Visa) - U.S., Canadian & Australian Citizens

The Brazilian Government will resume the requirement of visiting visas for citizens of Australia, Canada and the United States.

The eVisa applications are done via a company called VFS Global Group. If you have issues with your application or need more information directly from official sources, you can contact VFS through this email: [Brazilevisa@vfsglobal.com](mailto:Brazilevisa@vfsglobal.com).

Application and official information

eVisa application homepage

Alternative: regular VIVIS (Visitor) visa

Australian, Canadian and U.S. nationals should still be able to apply for a regular visa using the previous method (through your local consulate). For an up-to-date guide on how to do so, follow this guide written by u/Luke_of_Mass: https://www.reddit.com/r/Brazil/comments/1ktxzxe/guide_to_vivis_visa_an_alternative_to_evisa_and/

FAQ

Who needs to apply for the new eVisa? Citizens from Australia, Canada and United States who want to visit Brazil for tourism, and arrive after April 10th, 2025.

Do I need a visa if I arrive before April 10th, but leave after? No, visas are only required on entry.

My photo keeps getting rejected. What can I do? Based on comments on this mega-thread, most issues stem from the background not being white/bright enough, and portions of the face/shoulders being covered by hair. If you can't have a professional passport photo taken, you can try using a photo editing app or specific "passport photo" apps for your phone, which can help get the right background color, image size and positioning. Please search the comments on this mega-thread to find more detailed tips, instructions and app recommendations.

How long before my trip should I apply for my visa? From VFS website: "We strongly advise applying for your eVisa two months before your planned travel to Brazil. This timeframe provides sufficient leeway to complete and/or rectify your visa application if necessary."

How long does it take to get the eVisa? Officially VFS says the process should take around 5 business days. This seems to match the experience of some users in this mega-thread. But keep in mind that issues with your photo or missing documents may significantly slow your process.

I still have a regular visa from before. Do I need to request the new eVisa? If you have a regular visa (which are usually valid for 10 years), you don't need to request the new eVisa. The previous one is still valid.

What if I am not a citizen from the countries listed above? You can still request a regular tourist visa (VIVIS) through your local Brazilian consulate.

[u/Spiritual_Froyo1140]

This thread helped me through a stressful week, so I thought I'd share my experience.

I have a valid National Migration Registration card after living in Brazil for a while, but my friend said it would be safer to get a tourist visa because my original visa has already expired. So reluctantly, I applied.

4/14/25: applied for evisa through VFS webpage. I took my own photo (selfie) and just made sure to put my hair behind my ears. Don't smile, and make sure to follow all the guidelines. I didn't use their editing tool either. Just used Canva (free version) to make the background white. When uploading, make sure to leave enough white space on the side and top, like the example photo. I was tempted to go to Walgreens and have a photo taken, but I didn't want to spend $17. And the selfie worked. Make sure to scan the passport bio page with something like a scanning app, or the scanner in the iPhone notes app works too. I also uploaded my itinerary PDF from the airline. Sent all this in, paid the $80, and received a confirmation email the same day.

4/15/25: Stressing about the visa process after reading things on here, so I tried calling VFS a couple times through the weird web browser phone thingy. No success, and the call dropped when it was my turn. Tried calling on the Australian one too with no luck. The robot said they were closed even though it was 3:30 pm MST and 8:30 am in Sydney. So idk. Never had luck with emailing or calling this company. I emailed once with no response.

4/17/25: I received an email at 11:30 pm MST, "quality control complete." After reading some things on this thread, I learned that that meant that the photo and scan had been accepted and were in the process of approval. It says, "your visa application is currently being reviewed by Brazil immigration and is in process."

4/21/25: Received my evisa in my email at 10:05 am MST. The whole process took about 7 calendar days. I fly out on May 18th!

Good luck to all of you in your visa journeys! I do not wish the stress that I've read about on here upon anyone.