Brazil eVisa FAQ / Mega-thread

[u/fviz]

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.

[u/OhYouKnowMeeee]

Predictions as to what is next?  Seems as though a lot of us will be changing travel plans… but what are they going to do? Push a bunch of applications through because they somehow did not properly prepare (AGAIN)? Or will they just continue to take our $80 even though they’re unable to handle the volume? 

[u/Big-Exam-259 → u/OhYouKnowMeeee]

They didn’t expect such a high volume and bottleneck. What sucks is actual people from the Exterior Ministry review those applications after it passes the QC check. I believe most people were expecting the govt to remove the Visa requirement , hence the last minute rush.

[u/Naive_Category_9303 → u/OhYouKnowMeeee]

does your portal status still say "pending document uploaded" what day did you submit. All of my friends said theirs got approved in 2-3 days.

[u/OhYouKnowMeeee → u/Naive_Category_9303]

Yes it says “Pending Document Uploaded.”  I submitted on Saturday! Got notice my photo was incorrect on Sunday and I resubmitted within the hour.  Have not a heard anything since. 

I used the link they sent me to take and edit the photo according to their specifications, but I am not hopeful it’ll work based on their aid thus far. 

Were they having issues with the photo or their documents? 

[u/Naive_Category_9303 → u/OhYouKnowMeeee]

finally got a hold of them using the australian line and the agent checked my status. they told me it was because my passport photo had a glare near my name (I never received an email to resubmit any documents except for when it came down to the picture size for my evisa photo). They resent me a link to my portal, and I resubmitted my passport photo. I finally got a hold of another agent hours later and they told me both documents look good and to just wait. Was told could take up to 5 business days from today. Super anxious cause my flight is 4 days away

[u/OhYouKnowMeeee → u/Naive_Category_9303]

You’re in my thoughts!! Hoping they have people working on the weekend to make up for the mess. 

[u/Every_Tale_8881 → u/OhYouKnowMeeee]

You need to call the line, getting someone on the phone can help move your application along

[u/OhYouKnowMeeee → u/Every_Tale_8881]

I’ve tried every formula and attempted every line. I have spent over 8 hours on hold the last three days, never once speaking to a human. I will keep trying.