Visas & Fees for Brazil
Brazil is one of the more expensive countries in South America to travel or live in, and it charges upon entry as well. To visit the country U.S. citizens will need to pay $140 USD, Canadians $65 USD, Australians $35 USD. UK passport holders do not need to apply for a visa but may need to show proof of sufficient funds (Source: Embassy of Brazil in London). All nationalities must have a passport that will not expire for at least six months after arrival.
Coat of Arms of Brazil
If you have someone else apply for your Tourist Visa for you there is an additional $20 USD charge for all nationalities (fee waived if is a parent applying for a child, or spouses applying for each other). The above fees are for passport holders who are applying at a Brazilian consulate in person.
Requirements for the Tourist Visa are: completed application (in person or an adidtional $20 USD if someone else delivers it to the consualte for you); passport photos; passport valid for six months post-entry; travel intinerary (copy of e-ticket, letter from travel agency); fee paid in U. S. Postal Service money order made to the Consulate General of Brazil.
Important Note Regarding Payment of Fee: For Americans – cash, personal checks, money orders other than the ones issued by the U.S. Postal Service and credit cards are not accepted. Excellent FAQ by Brazilian Consulate General For Canadians – money order or certified check only. More information here: Help Applying for Brazilian Visa
Once your visa has been approved and issued, it is valid for ten years (or date given on visa), multiple-entries into the country. A stay of 90 days per year is allowed on Tourist Visa. You can apply for an additional 90 days – ONCE. In any given year, you cannot stay over 180 days.
Have questions? Contact your countries embassy or consulate: Living in Brazil – Embassies for the USA, Canada, Australia & UK
Brazil, in general, does not issues visas at its border crossings (land or air). One exception to this rule is for the Iguazu Falls Tri-border area (Argentina, Brazil & Paraguay). You can fill-out an application and pay your fee at the Brazilian Immigration office but it will be valid for only 90 days, single-entry. Travel Guide to Puerto Iguazú, Argentina & Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil
Departure Tax
When flying out of Brazil you will need to pay a depature fee at the airport. The amount you will have to pay depends on what city you are flying out from. If leaving from Brasilia International Airport
you will pay $40 USD – payable in U.S. dollars or Brazilian Reals. Want an online travel guide to this capital city? Click here: Living in Brazil – Capital City Brasília
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