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Brazil visa requirements for Chinese citizens

Chinese citizens do not need a visa for Brazil. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 30 days.

Passport

CHN

China

Going to

BRA

Brazil

No visa needed

People with ordinary Chinese passports can make covered visits for up to 30 days.

Visa
Not required
Max stay
30 days
Fee
Free
Last updated
11 November 2026

Special rules for Chinese citizens in Brazil

  • Visa-exemption up to 30 days in 12 months until 31 Dec 2026.
  • As of 19 February 2024, visas are issued with a 10-year validity period for holidays, business and family visit purposes.

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 passportChinese visa-free visitsPeople with ordinary Chinese passports can make covered visits for up to 30 days.
    Stay
    30 days
    Fee
    Free
    Entries
    Multiple

    How to apply

    1. Check your trip dates and reason for travel.
    2. Check how much of your stay allowance remains.
    3. Show your ordinary Chinese passport at the border.

    Documents required

    • Valid ordinary Chinese passport
    • This scheme runs from 11 May to 31 December 2026.
    • You cannot extend the 30-day stay.
    Official page
  • eVisa For your passportChinese events online visaChinese visitors can apply online for covered business events, exhibitions and trade fairs.
    Stay
    90 days
    Fee
    Pay the fee shown online
    Processing
    10 days
    Entries
    Multiple

    How to apply

    1. Check whether the temporary 30-day visa-free route covers you.
    2. Choose China and your event type on the official portal.
    3. Upload evidence, pay and answer document requests.
    4. Download and print the approved visa.
    • The 10-day review counts working days after a complete application passes initial checks.
    • This route does not allow paid activities in Brazil.
    Official page
  • eVisa For your passportChinese seafarer online visaChinese seafarers can apply online for covered work on foreign ships or platforms.
    Fee
    Pay the fee shown online

    How to apply

    1. Choose China and the seafarer option on the official portal.
    2. Fill in the form and upload requested sea-work documents.
    3. Pay the fee shown.
    4. Download and print the approved visa.
    • Check this route's stay rules; the events route's 90-day limit does not apply automatically.
    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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Embassies for this trip

For lost passports and emergencies.

All embassies

  • Embassy

    Embassy of the People's Republic of China, Brasília

    Brasília

    Avenida das Nações, Quadra 813, Lote 51

    br.china-embassy.gov.cn

Coming from China

  • Plugs C NAdapter needed
  • MoneyBRL R$
  • Time−13h
  • 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.
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
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Easier trips nearby

Places close to Brazil with simpler entry for you.

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Questions

Are there special rules for Chinese citizens visiting Brazil?

Do chinese citizens need a visa for Brazil?

Chinese citizens do not need a visa for Brazil. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 30 days.

How long can chinese citizens stay in Brazil?

Up to 30 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 China?

Brazilian citizens do not need a visa for China. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 30 days.

Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Brazil?

Armenia, Georgia, Hong Kong, Indonesia Israel, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.

Which countries near Brazil are easier for chinese citizens?

Suriname, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados British Virgin Islands, and 3 more let chinese 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 China passport?

It ranks #53 and reaches 84 destinations without applying ahead.

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