A change worth checking before you travel
Since 10 April 2025, travellers using ordinary passports from the United States, Canada, and Australia have again needed a visa to visit Brazil for tourism or business. The Brazilian consulate’s guidance directs these applicants to the electronic visa process.
That makes an old travel checklist a poor starting point. Advice written during the previous visa-waiver period may describe a different set of entry rules.
An online application, with a specific purpose
The e‑Visa is a visitor route. Anyone planning a longer move should check the appropriate immigration category for their intended activities, rather than assuming that a visitor document settles every question about living in Brazil.
Start with the current official instructions
Before making plans, check the guidance for your passport, the purpose of the trip, and the documents requested by the Brazilian consulate. Use its official application link instead of relying on an old bookmark or a social-media checklist.
The useful habit is simple: confirm the entry rules again when your travel plans become concrete.
Source: Brazilian Consulate in San Francisco — electronic visitor visa