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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

You may apply for an e-Visa if you fit the following conditions:

You are traveling to Brazil as a visitor
Your intended stay in Brazil does not exceed 90 days
You hold an American, Australian, Canadian or Japanese passport

Please note! All visitors are required to present a print copy of their e-Visa before boarding their flight to Brazil and upon arriving on Brazilian territory.

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DOCUMENTS REQUIRED

To complete the application, all travelers must upload the following:

Passport data (bio) page, an example can be seen here.
Photo – International standard, examples can be seen here.

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All applicants must have a machine-readable passport that is valid for a minimum of one month from application date.
We recommended all passports are valid for the entirety of the stay and one month beyond in case of unforeseen circumstances. (The e-Visa service is not available to children endorsed on their parents’ passport).

Additional documents

If the applicant is under 18 years of age, then additional supporting documents must be given:

Authorization Letter signed by both parents/ Legal Guardian. You can download the Authorization Letter here.
Passport page of Parent 1/ Legal Guardian 1
Passport page of Parent 2/ Legal Guardian 2
Birth Certificate
If only one parent/legal guardian is selected, then the applicant must submit any valid document giving reasoning why both parents’ approval is not given – e.g. death certificate, sole custody document etc.

Selection	Required documents
Both Parents	Parents’ passport biodata pages Birth Certificate Authorization letter signed by both parents
Single Parent or Legal Guardian	Parent 1 / Legal Guardian 1 passport biodata page Birth Certificate Any valid document giving reasoning why both parents approval is not given

PHOTO REQUIREMENTS

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A passport-size photo must follow ICAO Standards:

Minimum photo dimensions: 413 x 531 pixels
File format – jpeg or jpg
The photograph must be taken from the front, against a white background.
The applicant’s face and shoulders must be centred and he/she must be looking into the camera.
No reflections, shadows or glares.
The applicant must have a neutral face and eyes must be open and visible
If you wear glasses, the lenses may not reflect the ambient light into the camera. Dark glasses or non-prescription glasses with tinted lenses or thick frames are not acceptable.
Headgear or hats are not acceptable, except for religious reasons. Regardless of the reason they cannot prevent a perfect view of the face of the applicant.
Children cannot appear with any items or be held by their parents.

Examples of photographs can be seen here.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Applicants may apply for Brazil’s E-visa for the following reasons:

Business
Tourism
Transit

Transit visa allows a person(s) to layover in Brazil on their way to their final destination. Visas aren’t required for a person passing through Brazil, assuming they abide by the following conditions:

A) He / She doesn’t attempt to pass through Brazilian immigration control.

B) He / She has a single air ticket, including tickets from two plus airlines with a cooperation agreement.
Journalism
Sports Activities
Artistic Activities
Seminars or Conferences
Cultural Program
Scientific Program
Research Activities
Studies
Crewmember
Voluntary activities:
Fiancé(e)/spouse of Brazilian citizens
Short Term Medical Treatment

This visa is for foreigners undertaking medical treatment, assuming the trip is less than 90 days. The visitors also must have sufficient means to pay for the treatment and incurring costs during their time in Brazil. He / She must be able to pay from their own resources, through health insurance valid in the national territory or a certificate of provision of health service provided in an international agreement.