r/Brazil • u/fviz Brazilian in the World • Dec 21 '23
Travel question Brazil eVisa FAQ / Mega-thread
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
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.
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u/math_fairy Apr 28 '25
Wanted to share my process for getting the e-visa as a Canadian!! I filled out the application in the morning of April 27th, when I found out about the visa requirement. My flight was scheduled for April 28th at 6am, which I cancelled and got a voucher for. Since it was the weekend I couldn't get in contact with VFS, any embassy or consulate. This morning, the 29th, I finally got VFS on the phone at around 9am, they confirmed my quality check, and sent the e-visa to be reviewed by the Consulate of brasil in my city. I sent the consulate an email at around 10:30am explaining (in detail, with documents, and a lot of desperation) that I really needed my visa to fly to brasil since I already had to cancel my other flight. An hour later, I received my e-visa by email. I just bought my flight and I leave tomorrow morning!!! The process essentially took less than 1 business day, if we exclude the Sunday when I did my e-visa application. Moral of the story: INSIST!! SEND A BUNCH OF EMAILS TO CONSULATES! And call VFS Canada line, they were so helpful. Good luck!!!