Brazil's electronic visa for tourism is back as of January 2026, after a year on hold. The relaunch keeps most of the previous structure intact and adds a few useful changes. The bad surprises are minor; the good news is real.
Who qualifies right now.
Currently US, Canadian and Australian passport holders. The previous Japanese eligibility has not been reinstated as of the time of writing. UK and EU passport holders enter Brazil visa-free for tourism for up to 90 days and don't need the eVisa.
Validity windows.
Multiple-entry, valid for up to 10 years (or until the passport expires, whichever is sooner). Stay up to 90 days per visit, capped at 180 days in any 12-month period. The 10-year window is generous; the 180-day annual cap catches longer-stay travellers off guard.
The admin trap.
The eVisa is now sent by email as a printable PDF. It is not stamped or affixed to the passport. Brazilian border officers do check it on arrival. Print a copy, do not just rely on the phone. We have had travellers who arrived without a printout and were briefly held while they found WiFi to retrieve the file.
Application time and cost.
The Brazilian consulate fee is set per nationality. Processing typically takes five to ten business days for clean applications; longer where photo or document quality triggers a manual review. Axis Visa supports the Brazil eVisa under the standard Visas service: £109 plus the consulate fee.
Axis Visa is not a government organisation. Eligibility windows and fees are set by the Brazilian Government and can change without notice.