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Brazil visa requirements for British citizens

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

Passport

GBR

United Kingdom

Going to

BRA

Brazil

No visa needed

People with a qualifying British passport can visit visa-free for up to 90 days.

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

Special rules for British citizens in Brazil

  • As of 2025, UK passport holders are exempt from VIVIS as long as their stay does not exceed 90 days per year (counted from the date of first entry, multiple entries permitted).
  • Extension of stay: the stay may be extended for up to the same amount of time granted upon first entry (i.e. up to 90, 60 or 30 days).

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 passportBritish visa-free visitsPeople with a qualifying British passport can visit visa-free for up to 90 days.
    Stay
    90 days
    Fee
    Free

    How to apply

    1. Check the citizenship or UK residence right your passport shows.
    2. Show your passport at the border.

    Documents required

    • British passport showing the required status
    • Stay up to 90 days per visit and 180 days per calendar year.
    • Other types of British nationality do not automatically qualify.
    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
    £72
    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
    • London's standard fee has exceptions based on nationality.
    • 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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Embassies for this trip

For lost passports and emergencies.

All embassies

  • Embassy

    British Embassy Brasilia

    Quadra 801 - Conjunto K - Lote 08

    gov.uk

  • Consulate general

    British Consulate-General, São Paulo

    São Paulo

    gov.uk

  • Consulate

    British Consulate-General Belo Horizonte

    Belo Horizonte

    gov.uk

Coming from United Kingdom

  • Plugs C NAdapter needed
  • MoneyBRL R$
  • Time+3h
  • DrivingOn the rightLook left first
  • 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.
Read the full Brazil guide

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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
Read the Brazil guide

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Going to Brazil

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Questions

Are there special rules for British citizens visiting Brazil?

Do british citizens need a visa for Brazil?

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

How long can british 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 the United Kingdom?

Brazilian citizens need an eTA, a short online form, before flying to the United Kingdom.

Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Brazil?

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

Which countries near Brazil are easier for british citizens?

Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia Ecuador, and 3 more let british 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 United Kingdom passport?

It ranks #7 and reaches 155 destinations without applying ahead.

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