Brazil Entry Requirements

Brazil entry requirements include a valid passport and travel visa for U.S. citizens who want to visit that country. A Brazilian visa must be obtained in advance from the Brazilian Embassy or a consulate nearest to your place of residence. If you are unable to visit a consulate you can get a travel document expediter to obtain the Brazil visa fast. There are no "airport visas" and immigration authorities will refuse entry to Brazil to anyone not possessing a valid visa.

All Brazilian visas, regardless of the length of validity, must initially be used within 90 days of the issuance date or will no longer be valid. Americans reentering Brazil must be able to show an entry stamp in their passport proving that the visa was issued within 90 days; otherwise they will not be allowed reentry. Immigration authorities will not allow entry into Brazil without a valid visa. The U.S. Government cannot assist travelers who arrive in Brazil without the proper travel documents.

When you enter Brazil, you are subject to the laws of that country. Showing contempt to a Brazilian government official at the port of entry, or elsewhere, is a serious offense. Fines for such offenses are based on the offender’s claimed income.

If you visit other countries before arriving in Brazil, including most other Latin American countries , you may be required to present an inoculation card indicating you had a yellow fever inoculation or you may not be allowed to board the plane or enter the country. Minors (under 18) traveling alone, with one parent or with a third party, must present written authorization by the absent parent(s) or legal guardian specifically granting permission to travel alone, with one parent, or with a third party. The authorization (in Brazilian Portuguese) must be notarized and then authenticated by the Brazilian Embassy or Consulate.

For current customs and entry requirements for Brazil, travelers may contact the Brazilian Embassy at 3009 Whitehaven Street NW, Washington, DC 20008; telephone 1-202-238-2828. Travelers may also contact the Brazilian consulates in Boston, Houston, Miami, New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, or San Francisco. Addresses, phone numbers, web and e-mail addresses, and jurisdictions of these consulates may be found at the Brazilian Embassy web site.

U.S. citizens also possessing Brazilian nationality cannot be issued a visa to Brazil and must obtain a Brazilian passport (from the Brazilian Embassy or Consulate nearest to their place of residence) to enter and depart Brazil. In addition to being subject to all Brazilian laws affecting U.S. citizens, dual nationals may also be subject to other laws that impose special obligations on Brazilian citizens. Note that children adopted from Brazil are still considered Brazilian citizens and must be documented as such should they return to Brazil.

Brazil offers a vast diversity of attractions. There are bustling cities such as Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo. Those who enjoy the beach will definitely want to visit Porto de Galinhas and, if possible, Fernando de Noronha. Anyone looking for outdoor adventure can choose between the Amazon rainforest, the Pantanal wetlands and Chapada Diamantina. Of course, there is much more to see and do. Just be sure to plan ahead and schedule your Brazil tours so that you get to see and do everything you want to.

Brazil Travel Articles

Best Beaches in Brazil
List of the best beaches in Brazil. Get descriptions and locations and check out the beauty of these Brazil beach pictures.

Brazil´s Five Regions
Discover aspects of Brazil´s five regions - North, Northeast, Central West, Southeast and South - and what attractions each one offer those who travel there.

Ten Magical Places of Brazil
Brazil is a country that is full of life and full of color. Ten must-go-to places if you are going to Brazil.

Plan ahead and sign up today for the most popular Brazil tours.