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Know Abroad

Brazil

Last verified August 7, 2026

Written for U.S. passport holders

Common Entry Types

eVisa (mandatory as of April 2025)
As a U.S. citizen, you now need an eVisa before you travel — Brazil ended visa-free entry for U.S., Canadian, and Australian passport holders in April 2025, on a reciprocity basis. Apply online through the government-authorized portal (about $80.90, roughly 48–72 hours to process). Each entry allows a stay of up to 90 days; the eVisa itself is valid for multiple entries over several years.

Overstay Consequences

  • Daily fines apply, historically around R$100/day (roughly $18–20), capped at a total of R$10,000.
  • After losing tourist status, you're notified to regularize your situation or leave the country within 60 days.
  • Overstaying can also lead to deportation and a re-entry ban.

Renewal Path

  1. 1A one-time extension of up to 90 additional days (180 days total per 12-month period) is possible, but it is not automatic — you must apply in person at a Polícia Federal office, generally only in the final stretch of your original 90 days, and pay a fee (around R$200/~$40).
  2. 2Reports through 2026 indicate Polícia Federal has been denying tourist-stay extensions more often than in the past — confirm current practice with a local Polícia Federal office rather than assuming an extension will be granted.

The Gotcha

Brazil's visa-free entry for U.S. citizens is gone — since April 2025 you need an eVisa before you fly, arranged in advance online, not something you can sort out on arrival. And don't count on the once-reliable 90-day extension at Polícia Federal: recent reports say it's being refused more often than it used to be, so a 90-day trip should be planned to actually fit in 90 days.

Sources

This page was drafted from the primary sources below. Rules change — check the linked page directly before relying on any of this.