Brazil's e-Visa is applied for online via the official portal; you upload a passport scan

Brazil's e-Visa is applied for online via the official portal; you upload a passport scan and photo and enter travel details — confirm the current document list on the portal before paying.

Apply only on the official portal

Apply only on the official portal — many lookalike sites charge extra.

The e-Visa is permission to travel, not a guarantee of entry.

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e-Visa (VITEM/VIVIS electronic visa): Canadian citizen in Canada → Brazil

🇨🇦 nationality: Canada🇨🇦 lives in: Canada🇧🇷 going to: Brazilfully verified 2026-06-17

Canadian citizens need an e-Visa to visit Brazil — apply online on the official government portal (multiple-entry, 90 days per year).

What this visa is for

Brazil's online electronic visa, required for US, Canadian and Australian citizens since 2025; applied for on the official government portal.

Validity: Multiple-entry: up to 10 years (US) or 5 years (Canada, Australia)
Entries: Multiple entry
Max stay per visit: Up to 90 days per year

official source →

When to start

Start 10–30 days before your travel date.

The low end assumes everything goes smoothly; the high end leaves margin for delays and passport hiccups. You can apply at most 90 days ahead.

Pick your travel date — every deadline below updates instantly:

When do you want to travel?

You're on track — start by 20 Sept 2026 to be ready in time.

Check you need the e-Visastart by 20 Sept 2026

US, Canadian and Australian citizens need an electronic visa (eVisa) to visit Brazil; apply on the official portal.

takes ~1 day

Source: brazil.vfsevisa.com · updated 2026-06-17

Apply on the official portalstart by 5 Oct 2026

Apply on the official Brazil Government e-Visa portal — the only official channel (operated by VFS Global).

takes ~1 day

Source: brazil.vfsevisa.com · updated 2026-06-17

Track your applicationstart by 20 Oct 2026

Track your application status on the official portal until your e-Visa is issued.

takes ~5 days

Source: brazil.vfsevisa.com · updated 2026-06-17

What you'll need

Passport — A valid passport to apply for the Brazil e-Visa. ✓ verified

Where you'll apply

Brazil's e-Visa is applied for entirely online on the official government portal — no visa centre or interview.

Apply on the official site (brazil.vfsevisa.com) →

Fees

e-Visa

Service fee paid online — confirm the current amount on the official portal

varies

Fees are paid online on the official Brazil e-Visa portal.

Gotchas to watch

Brazil's e-Visa is applied for online via the official portal; you upload a passport scan and photo and enter travel details — confirm the current document list on the portal before paying.
Apply only on the official portal — many lookalike sites charge extra.
The e-Visa is permission to travel, not a guarantee of entry.

Sources

Every step on this page comes from an official source, with the date it was last checked. Sources used:

brazil.vfsevisa.com — Brazil e-Visa portal (official VFS operator)

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