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Brazil visa requirements for Belgian citizens

Belgian citizens do not need a visa for Brazil. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.

Passport

BEL

Belgium

Going to

BRA

Brazil

No visa needed

People with covered EU passports can visit visa-free for 90 days in 180 days.

Visa
Not required
Max stay
90 days (3 months)
Fee
Free
Last updated
11 November 2026

What to do

  1. Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.

  2. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.

  3. Note the maximum stay and count your days in Brazil.

Ways into Brazil

Your passport decides whether you need a visa for short visits.

  • Visa not required For your passportEU visa-free visitsPeople with covered EU passports can visit visa-free for 90 days in 180 days.
    Stay
    90 days
    Fee
    Free
    Entries
    Multiple

    How to apply

    1. Count your Brazil stays during the past 180 days.
    2. Show your ordinary passport at the border.

    Documents required

    • Valid ordinary EU passport
    • Each day, count back 180 days to check your total.
    • This agreement does not cover Ireland.
    Official page
  • Visa requiredEmbassy visitor visaApply through a Brazilian consulate if you need a visa and cannot apply online.
    Stay
    90 days
    Valid for
    365 days
    Fee
    Fee depends on nationality and consulate
    Entries
    Multiple

    How to apply

    1. Check the consulate that serves where you live.
    2. Fill in the online form and upload documents.
    3. Print and sign the application receipt.
    4. Pay and submit your passport and original documents.

    Documents required

    • Valid passport
    • Signed application receipt
    • Passport photo
    • Travel plan or return booking
    • Other documents your consulate requests
    • Your visa may last longer, depending on your nationality.
    • You cannot take paid work; follow the stay allowed at entry.
    Official page
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Coming from Belgium

  • Plugs C NAdapter for some
  • MoneyBRL R$
  • Time−6h
  • DrivingOn the rightSame as home
  • LanguagePortuguese
  • Emergency190 police192 ambulance

Planning your Brazil trip

Best time to go: The best time depends on the region. The Amazon's main rainy months are November to March; December and January are busy holiday months, and prices rise during Carnaval and other major holidays.

  • Iguaçu FallsSee one of Brazil's great natural sights.
  • Amazon rainforestExplore vast forests, rivers and places reached mainly by boat.
  • PantanalWatch and photograph abundant wildlife, including from boat hotels.
  • Historic towns of Minas GeraisExplore historic towns in an area suited to travel by car.
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About Brazil

Brazil is a federal republic covering nearly half of South America and most of the Amazon basin.

Capital
Brasília
Money
Brazilian real (R$)
Languages
Portuguese
Time zone
4 time zones
Cars drive on the
right side
Calling code
+55
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Questions

Do belgian citizens need a visa for Brazil?

Belgian citizens do not need a visa for Brazil. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.

How long can belgian citizens stay in Brazil?

Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.

Do brazilian citizens need a visa for Belgium?

Brazilian citizens do not need a visa for Belgium. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.

Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Brazil?

Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus Bosnia and Herzegovina, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.

Which countries near Brazil are easier for belgian citizens?

Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia Ecuador, and 3 more let belgian citizens in without applying before travel.

What should I carry to Brazil?

Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.

What money is used in Brazil?

Brazilian real (R$). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.

What language do people speak in Brazil?

Portuguese.

How strong is the Belgium passport?

It ranks #6 and reaches 156 destinations without applying ahead.

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