Visa Requirements for Brazilian Citizens (2026)

No, Brazilian citizens can currently visit the Schengen Area visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period. However, the ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorisation System) is expected to launch in late 2026, after which Brazilians will need to obtain an ETIAS authorization online (€20, valid for 3 years) before traveling to Europe. ETIAS is not a visa — it is a simpler electronic pre-travel authorization processed within minutes.

Yes, Brazilian citizens require a B1/B2 visitor visa to enter the United States. The application involves completing the DS-160 form online, paying the $185 application fee, and attending an in-person interview at the US Embassy or Consulate in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Recife, or Porto Alegre. A $250 Visa Integrity Fee has been enacted into law and will also apply upon visa issuance once implemented. Approved visas are typically valid for 10 years with multiple entries. Current interview wait times range from 90-150 days, so plan well ahead.

Since 8 January 2025, Brazilian citizens must obtain a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before traveling to the United Kingdom. The ETA costs £16 (increasing to £20 from April 2026), is valid for 2 years or until your passport expires, and allows multiple entries with stays up to 6 months per visit. Apply online via the GOV.UK website or the official UK ETA app. Most applications are approved within minutes, but allow at least 3 business days before travel.

Brazilian citizens are eligible for the Canadian eTA (CAD 7, processed in minutes) only if they have held a Canadian visitor visa in the past 10 years OR currently hold a valid US nonimmigrant visa. If you do not meet either condition, you must apply for a full visitor visa (CAD 100, 4-8 weeks processing). The eTA only applies to air travel — those arriving by land or sea still need a visitor visa regardless.

No. Since September 2023, Brazilian citizens with a biometric ePassport (electronic passport compliant with ICAO standards) can visit Japan visa-free for up to 90 days for tourism, business meetings, or family visits. This bilateral agreement is valid through September 2026 and is expected to be renewed. Holders of older non-biometric passports are not eligible and must obtain a visa in advance.

The base cost is $185 (MRV application fee, increasing to $205 from 30 May 2026), which is non-refundable even if the visa is denied. A $250 Visa Integrity Fee has been enacted into US law and will apply upon visa issuance once the Bureau of Consular Affairs begins collection — check the US Embassy website for the latest status. If fully implemented, the total would be approximately $435.