Visa Requirements for Brazilian Citizens

Brazilian citizens can visit 140+ countries visa-free or with visa-on-arrival in 2025. This includes all 29 Schengen countries (France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and more) for up to 90 days, the United Kingdom (6 months), Japan (90 days), South Korea (90 days), Singapore (90 days), and all South American countries. Popular visa-free destinations also include Morocco (90 days), South Africa (90 days), and New Zealand (90 days).

The US B1/B2 tourist and business visa costs $185 (approximately R$925) for Brazilian applicants. This is a non-refundable application fee paid before scheduling your visa interview at the US Consulates in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília, Recife, or Porto Alegre. The visa is valid for 10 years for multiple entries.

Brazilian citizens do not need a visa to visit the United Kingdom in 2025. Brazilians can enter the UK visa-free for tourism, business meetings, or visiting family for up to 6 months. You simply need a valid passport with at least 6 months validity and proof of return travel.

Brazilian citizens do not need a Schengen visa in 2025. Brazilians enjoy visa-free access to all 29 Schengen countries for stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Starting in 2026, Brazilians will need to apply for ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) for €20, which will be valid for 3 years.

Standard visa requirements for Brazilians include: valid passport with 6+ months validity and 2 blank pages, recent passport-size photographs (specifications vary by country), bank statements for the last 3 to 6 months showing sufficient funds, employment letter (carta de emprego) or business registration, confirmed flight itinerary and hotel bookings, travel insurance for some destinations, and cover letter explaining travel purpose.

The US B1/B2 visa approval rate for Brazilian applicants is approximately 75% to 80% based on recent fiscal year data. Brazil has one of the higher approval rates in South America due to strong economic ties and established travel patterns. Approval rates improve with documented employment, property ownership in Brazil, and previous international travel history.

Yes, Brazilian citizens can obtain visa on arrival in several popular destinations including: Turkey (e-Visa, $50), Egypt (visa on arrival, $25), Jordan (visa on arrival, 40 JOD), Indonesia (visa on arrival for 30 days), Cambodia (visa on arrival, $30), and many Caribbean nations. UAE, Qatar, and most Gulf states also offer visa-free or visa-on-arrival access for Brazilians.

Brazilian applicants face higher rejection rates for US visas (approximately 20% to 25% rejection), Canadian visitor visas (around 25% rejection), and Australian tourist visas (15% to 20% rejection). Common rejection reasons include insufficient financial documentation, unclear travel purpose, weak ties to Brazil, and incomplete applications. Having a strong travel history and stable employment significantly improves approval chances.

To maximize visa approval chances: apply at least 4 to 8 weeks before travel, provide 6 months of bank statements showing consistent income (extrato bancário), include Imposto de Renda declarations for the past 2 to 3 years, show property ownership (matrícula do imóvel) or vehicle registration in Brazil, document previous international travel stamps, provide a detailed day-by-day travel itinerary, maintain a stable employment history of at least 1 year, and demonstrate clear ties requiring your return to Brazil.