What documents do I need to travel to Brazil?
You´re planning a trip to Brazil and now is wondering what kind of documents you must gather, right? Like every other country, Brazil has different documentation rules, depending on your nationality and the purpose of your trip.
Figure all the information out could be overwhelming. We know it. That´s why we’ve selected the requirements you must be aware of before entry to Brazil as a tourist.
If you are traveling for another reason, we highly recommend consulting an immigration and visa services to support you. Ok?
Passport
As you know, the passport is the only international identification document accepted outside of your country. To enter Brazil you must have a valid passport, considering its expiration date, at least, 6 months upfront of the day of arrival, plus one blank visa page.
Here’s an example: Your trip will take place in January 2021, but your passport will expire in May 2021. It´s valid for only 04 months. In that case, you must issue a new one to travel.
The passport is mandatory not only when you go through the immigration process at the airport, but also when you join tourist activities, checking-in at your hotel, or every situation that a piece of ID will be required.
If you feel afraid to lose it, make a copy of the identification page to carry-on and keep a photo of it in your virtual wallet. Then, you can leave your official passport in a safe at the hotel.
Find Your Country Embassy
Besides the copy and photo of your passport, another must-have thing is the contact information of your embassy or the local consulate of your country, in case of an emergency. If you lose your passport, for example, they can assist you in getting a new one.
Be aware that Brazil is a large country and there are some cities without diplomatic representation. Some countries, like the United States, have an embassy in Brasília, Brazil’s capital, and consulates in cities such as Recife, São Paulo, Belo Horizonte, Rio de Janeiro, and Porto Alegre. If you’re visiting Manaus and you need diplomatic assistance, you must contact the consulate in Recife.
The same thing goes for other countries in Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, and small countries, such as Luxembourg, Madagascar, Monaco.
Here you can find your official diplomatic representation in Brazil, accessing the Ministry of Foreign Affairs/ Ministério das Relações Exteriores
Visa
Depending on your nationality, a visitor/tourist visa will be required. However, some visitors do not need a visa if their stay will be under 90 days.
If your traveling for any purpose other than tourism, please, look for immigration and visa services to support you.
Visa Exempt
Since June 17th, 2019 the Brazilian government has implemented a visa-free policy for some nationalities such as Australia, Canada, The United States, and Japan. Travelers from these countries can enter Brazil for a stay of up to 90 days, which can be extended for an additional 90 days.
Please keep in mind that even if staying less than 90 days, you must:
- Stay less than 180 days within 12 months;
- Hold a passport valid at least six months on entry with one blank visa page;
- Hold proof of sufficient funds hold proof of return ticket;
- Hold all documents required for the next destination;
- Check with their airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change
Identity
Visitor’s from certain countries in Latin America (Uruguay, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Ecuador, and Paraguay) can enter Brazil without a passport, using only their national ID, as long as it is valid and it has an updated the photo.
Driver’s License
Planning on driving around the city or renting a car? Make sure you have your driver’s license updated. You can also get an International Driving Permit (IDP), that allows you to drive in several countries.
Now that you know what documents you need to travel, let us know in the comments below: What cities and when are you planning to visit in Brazil?
