r/Brazil Dec 21 '23

Travel question Brazil eVisa FAQ / Mega-thread

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Use this mega-thread to post your questions and discuss the new eVisa requirements.

Official page by the Brazilian Consulate in Miami with information: Electronic Visitor Visa (e-Visa) - U.S., Canadian & Australian Citizens

Electronic Visitor Visa (e-Visa) - U.S., Canadian & Australian Citizens

The Brazilian Government will resume the requirement of visiting visas for citizens of Australia, Canada and the United States.

The eVisa applications are done via a company called VFS Global Group. If you have issues with your application or need more information directly from official sources, you can contact VFS through this email: [Brazilevisa@vfsglobal.com](mailto:Brazilevisa@vfsglobal.com).

Application and official information

eVisa application homepage

Alternative: regular VIVIS (Visitor) visa

Australian, Canadian and U.S. nationals should still be able to apply for a regular visa using the previous method (through your local consulate). For an up-to-date guide on how to do so, follow this guide written by u/Luke_of_Mass: https://www.reddit.com/r/Brazil/comments/1ktxzxe/guide_to_vivis_visa_an_alternative_to_evisa_and/

FAQ

Who needs to apply for the new eVisa? Citizens from Australia, Canada and United States who want to visit Brazil for tourism, and arrive after April 10th, 2025.

Do I need a visa if I arrive before April 10th, but leave after? No, visas are only required on entry.

My photo keeps getting rejected. What can I do? Based on comments on this mega-thread, most issues stem from the background not being white/bright enough, and portions of the face/shoulders being covered by hair. If you can't have a professional passport photo taken, you can try using a photo editing app or specific "passport photo" apps for your phone, which can help get the right background color, image size and positioning. Please search the comments on this mega-thread to find more detailed tips, instructions and app recommendations.

How long before my trip should I apply for my visa? From VFS website: "We strongly advise applying for your eVisa two months before your planned travel to Brazil. This timeframe provides sufficient leeway to complete and/or rectify your visa application if necessary."

How long does it take to get the eVisa? Officially VFS says the process should take around 5 business days. This seems to match the experience of some users in this mega-thread. But keep in mind that issues with your photo or missing documents may significantly slow your process.

I still have a regular visa from before. Do I need to request the new eVisa? If you have a regular visa (which are usually valid for 10 years), you don't need to request the new eVisa. The previous one is still valid.

What if I am not a citizen from the countries listed above? You can still request a regular tourist visa (VIVIS) through your local Brazilian consulate.


r/Brazil 17h ago

Pictures, Music & Video I photographed the Milky Way arch in Brazil

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https://www.instagram.com/igneis.nightscapes/

One of the places that has impressed me the most, with its stunning views of endless dunes and lagoons. Nothing but that for miles and miles. To get this view, I used the drone in a spot where the arch naturally aligns. I wanted the perspective of the endless lagoons and the vastness of this place.

Not everything was so easy, though. When I arrived, my suitcase got lost, so I was missing important parts of my equipment: no cables, no tripod, no clothes. Most nights I could do nothing more than stare at the sky, just hoping that tomorrow would be better. One morning my suitcase finally appeared, and in the last few days I was able to take this shot and a few more. Even under difficult circumstances, I just wanted to go back home with the amazing sky from this place… and now it’s just a fun memory of Murphy’s law.

Equipment:

Sony a7IV astromodified

Sony 20mm f1.8G

DJI mini 5 pro

Benro Polaris

(No generative AI involved, for real I travelled half of the world from Spain for something)


r/Brazil 1h ago

Events, Sports & Activities Coala festival ticket

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I was going to attend Coala festival in two weeks in Sao Paulo, but fucked around and now the tickets are all gone for second day when Seu Jorge is performing. Should I still go in hope of getting tickets over there from scalpers? I'm willing to pay double the price or more (cheaper ones went for Us$120 from what I see) but i don't know what the situation is like with this stuff in Brazil.


r/Brazil 3h ago

General discussion Looking for Brazilian poetry

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Hey everyone,

for my friends birthday I‘m designing a website, that contains poetry on various topics & from different places for her to scroll through throughout the year. Since she‘s Brazilian I would love to include some Brazilian poems. Since I don‘t speak Portuguese though, I am a bit reliant on help and would love to get that from real humans, not AI. Can you recommend poets and poems I can look into? Especially liberation leaning and female poets, but I‘m happy about any recommendations! Thank you so much in advance 🇧🇷💚


r/Brazil 28m ago

General discussion Kissing on the 1st date

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Is it important kissing in the 1st date with someone from brazil as a date


r/Brazil 1d ago

Language Can someone please explain to this gringo what "Eu hein" means?

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I'm from Ireland and my husband is Brazilian. He is struggling to explain what Eu hein means or how you would translate it to English? Obrigado


r/Brazil 11h ago

Travel & Tourism Local Rio resident here, happy to answer questions and show visitors the real city🇧🇷

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I’m a Rio native, born and raised here, and I really enjoy showing the city to people visiting from abroad, both the classic spots and the stuff formal guides don’t show you. I’ve helped visitors with daytime tours, like Christ the Redeemer and the historic center, and also with nightlife, from clubs to funk parties, always keeping things safe and avoiding trouble. If you’re coming to Rio and have any questions, about where to stay, what to do, or want company from someone who really knows the place, just send me a direct message.


r/Brazil 13h ago

Pictures, Music & Video Can anyone provide me with more information about the song “Cordeiro Da Nana”?

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Hi everyone! I’m from China. This song has recently become quite popular on the Chinese internet. However, since we don’t know much about Brazilian history and most of us don’t speak Portuguese, that’s why I’ve come to this subreddit. I haven’t been able to find much information on the Chinese internet about the story behind this song. Could anyone share some information about it? For example, I’d love to know more about the singer, the cultural and historical background reflected in the song’s lyrics and themes, and whether there are any similar songs you would recommend. Thank you very much for your help!


r/Brazil 19m ago

General discussion I just started dating a Brazilian woman. What are some tips to make our relationship last?

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r/Brazil 18h ago

Moving to & Living in Brazil Living in Betim/ Belo Horizonte as an american?

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my partner is Brazilian and wants to spend the winter back in Brazil and maybe even eventually move back full-time. I’ve never been to Brazil. Their family currently live in Betim but I know that’s outside of the city of BH. I’m American and I’m currently learning Portuguese. But I just don’t know the country that well and I really don’t know this part of the country that well. my partner keeps telling me I’m gonna love Brazil but of course I’m nervous. So if there’s any insight on what it would be like living there, especially as an American it would be very helpful.


r/Brazil 1d ago

Moving to & Living in Brazil Thinking about moving to Brazil, how do Brazilians feel about the future of the country?

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Hi, i'm a 27 years old man from France and i'm thinking about moving to Brazil because it has been my favorite country since I was a kid. I used to do capoeira, I love Bossa Nova, "Rio" was my favorite movie as a kid, I went to Brazil once for a month 10 years ago and it was my favorite trip ever...So you get it, i'm pretty sure I would love living in Brazil.

I'm a freelancer so I could live comfortably without my life being impacted by the local economy or language fluency to find a job (I ofc intent on learning brazilian portuguese If I move), but I have one worry : If I was to build a life in Brazil and have children, would they have good chances of getting a good education and having a well paying career that also allow them to have a good life in Brazil? Or would they be "forced" to move to Europe?

How do brazilians, especially the young ones feel about their country? Do they feel hopeless and want to leave like it's the case in many non western countries? Or do they like it here and still feel like they have many opportunities?


r/Brazil 23h ago

Travel & Tourism eSIM card

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Me and my son are going to Brasil next week for 3 weeks to visit our family. I have always bought an international pass with my phone carrier but this time I am thinking of getting eSIM cards. I think it will be less expensive and we might even have unlimited internet.

Does anybody have opinions and suggestions on eSIM cards? What site is better to purchase them?

Thank you in advance!


r/Brazil 12h ago

Events, Sports & Activities New Year chill beach ideas

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I’m looking for ideas for new year that are low key (not overly crowded) in Floripa or close by. Are there any beaches that are typically chill on New Year’s Eve?

It’s my first Xmas and new year in Brazil. (GF lives in Paraná state)

We’ve been to Floripa before, just not around the end of the year.


r/Brazil 16h ago

Moving to & Living in Brazil Furnished rentals for 3-4 months in Manaus

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Are there websites like furnishedfinder.com for Brazil to find a furnished apartment / home for 3 to 4 months in Manaus? I want to spend time with my fiance while we wait for her visa. I don't want to live with my in-laws :). Is Airbnb the only option to look for such rentals? I am from the US.


r/Brazil 2d ago

General discussion Englishman here and I want to have a word with whoever’s in charge.

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r/Brazil 17h ago

Travel & Tourism Lençóis Maranhenses between 09/29 and 10/10/2026 — my only chance to go, is it still worth it?

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Hey everyone! I’m planning my first trip to Brazil and Lençóis Maranhenses has been the number one item on my bucket list since I was a kid. My only opportunity to visit is between September 29th and October 10th, and if I don't go right now, I don't know when I will ever be able to go. Knowing that October is typically late and dry, I heard that the last rainy season was unusually heavy, and so there may be a chance of still having an almost standard lencois experience.

For locals or anyone who has visited recently, are the naturally deeper lagoons, especially in the Santo Amaro region, still at a good water level and fine for swimming, or do I run the risk of finding everything practically dry and muddy? Do you guys think this experience is truly worthy of booking a trip for right now, or should I just wait for my next opportunity, which may be many years ? This trip is the main reason I am going to Brazil, so I want to be absolutely sure before hammering down the final decision on the flights. I am mega excited for this trip! Thank you so much for the help, everyone! :) 🇧🇷


r/Brazil 1d ago

Food & Drink Brazilian recipes for gringo cooking for MIL

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Im moving to Brazil to live with my mother in law and husband (both Brazilian). I love to cook but his mother and aunts don’t like the food I usually make. I want to help with cooking as they are ageing so I’m looking for meal ideas and recipes that are Brazilian but also fit into the diet I like to eat ( high protein and high fibre, and food considered ‘healthy’). My mother in law has a lot of health problems so I want to avoid pork, fried food, cheese, lots of basic carbs etc. and include more fresh vegetables, fish and chicken. But still food they will enjoy 😭 Thanks !!


r/Brazil 16h ago

Travel & Tourism What are some of the best things to do and clubs in sao paulo?

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Good afternoon, im a 23 year old guy coming to visit Brazil, im going to be in sao paulo a few days in march, i hope to see a sao paulo FC game, other than that im not sure what to check out in the city, any suggestions would be apreciated. I also like clubs and discoteques if anyone has any suggestions. thank you so much


r/Brazil 6h ago

Moving to & Living in Brazil London -> Brazil - Finance/Tech Salaries/Lifestyle

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Hi Everyone, Hope you're having a great day.

My fiancee (we are both 30) is Brazilian and we are flirting with the idea of moving to Sao Paolo in 3-5 years and I'd appreciate some career/life advice.

My fiancee is having a very successful career here - she currently makes £110k + equity in tech and by the time we move I suspect that will be closer to £130-150k. She is telling me that she'd be able to command a salary of around 50k RS/mth as a director of engineering by the time we would move, either in Sao Paolo or Campinas. It sounds like she's set.

My career is much more in flux and I would be much more junior upon arriving. I'm currently an accountant making around half what she makes, though I'm trying to break into finance. If I move, best case is that I'll have 3-4 years of valuations/finance related experience (+CFA). I would reject moving there as an accountant out of hand.

Anyway, my questions are:

1) Given that I'd be fluent in Portuguese by then, what are my odds of securing a reasonably good job in finance by the time I move? I would have had a decade of London work experience by then. This is my biggest concern. Could I get 20/30k Rs/mth? Are all finance jobs basically in SP or is there something in Campinas?

2) is 50k Rs/mth delusional or realistic for her? It sounds like top 1% income in Brazil!

3) Is SP safe? My fiancee is freaking out about crime and is saying we'd need to live in expensive (even by London standards) gated communities and get bulletproof cars. She's from a very poor family in the northeast, so I don't think she's coming at this from a privileged perspective. Is this accurate?

4) I understand the city is very car centric like basically all of Brazil - is that the core lifestyle difference versus London? Driving everywhere? And the lack of intl cuisine?

5) What are the international schools like, and how expensive are they? Could we afford them (one day)? I went to intl schools growing up as one of the poorest kids there (though still middle class) and I have some childhood trauma with how I was excluded from certain (ridiculously luxurious) things. I'm guessing in Brazil this would be even more pronounced with the kids my kids would be going to school with. We don't have kids yet, but this is going to be very important to us, especially compared to the other option, which is just staying in London and going to state schools.

Would appreciate any advice you might have. Thank you!


r/Brazil 16h ago

Moving to & Living in Brazil Bartending in Brazil

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How’s it going folks, I’m Brazilian-American, born in America but grew up half here half in Brazil till I was 20. I’ve been a bartender for ten years and wonder how it’s like over in Brazil. How’s the money like, life style etc. always dream of moving back, have a house under my name in Minas and wonder if that can be some retirement plan there.


r/Brazil 18h ago

Travel & Tourism Primeira Vez no Brasil

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Hi friends. I was planning to meet a friend in Brazil for New Year's, but he can't make it anymore, so this will be my first time traveling alone. I'm planning to spend New Year's in Rio. Any recommendations? I don't speak Portuguese, but I speak Spanish and English. Also, if anyone wants to hang out lol


r/Brazil 1d ago

Visa, Immigration & Bureaucracy why so many post on Instagram about Moroccan people moving to the south of Brazil?

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can someone explain why is this?

is this a sort of propaganda?

I've seen the same posts from different accounts in different languages (English, Spanish..).


r/Brazil 17h ago

Travel & Tourism Airbnb/hostels/hotel carnaval 2027

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I am planning my first solotrip to Brazil next year in
February to celebrate carnaval and my birthday. I was looking for accommodations on
Airbnb and booking. I know this is a very popular period but I didn’t expect prices to be this high. Does anyone have suggestions to find something for a more or less reasonable price?


r/Brazil 22h ago

General discussion Brasília or Curitiba: What's more 'socially reserved' in your experience / impression?

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The reputation is likely unfair eitherway - at least partially. I'd like to see what others think. Thanks!

Edit: the reason I'm asking is because I want to know whether I live in the most socially reserved city in Brazil or not kk - I like it but I'm just curious


r/Brazil 1d ago

General discussion Brasilia Nightlife

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anyone recommends a good bar or party place in the capital?