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Brazil transit visa

No visa is needed for an airport connection if you stay in the international transit area. The visitor visa also covers transit.

Ways to get a Brazil transit visa

  1. Airport transit without a visa

    Transit without a visa

    Travellers of any nationality who do not leave the international transit area qualify.

  2. Visitor visa for transit (VIVIS)

    Visa needed

    Travellers who need a visa to enter Brazil can use a visitor visa for transit.

    Stay
    Initially up to 90 days.
    Valid for
    Generally one year; may be longer for some nationalities.
    Entries
    Usually multiple entries.

  3. Online visitor visa for transit

    eVisa

    Nationals of Australia, Canada and the United States can apply online for a visitor visa covering transit.

    Stay
    Initially up to 90 days.
    Valid for
    Visitor visas are generally valid for one year; some nationalities may receive longer validity.
    Entries
    Usually multiple entries.

    Passports that qualify (3)

Who needs it

Travellers who leave the international transit area and do not qualify for visa-free entry need permission to enter Brazil.

Who doesn't

Travellers of every nationality can transit without a visa if they stay in the international transit area.

Changing planes

Can you stay airside?
Yes, without a visa if you stay in the transit area
Leaving the airport
If you leave the international transit area, the airport transit exemption no longer applies. You must qualify for entry without a visa or hold a suitable visa.
Transit without a visa
Remain inside the airport's international transit area.

Good to know

  • Stay in the international transit area to use the airport transit exemption.
  • No specific transit hour limit is stated.
  • Transit is a permitted purpose of the visitor visa; a separate transit visa class is not described.

Questions

Do I need a transit visa for Brazil?

Travellers who leave the international transit area and do not qualify for visa-free entry need permission to enter Brazil. Travellers of every nationality can transit without a visa if they stay in the international transit area.

What are the ways to get a transit visa for Brazil?

There are 3 options: Airport transit without a visa (transit without a visa); Visitor visa for transit (VIVIS) (a visa from an embassy); Online visitor visa for transit (an online visa).

Can I apply online for Brazil?

Yes: Online visitor visa for transit. Nationals of Australia, Canada and the United States can apply online for a visitor visa covering transit.

Can I stay inside the airport in Brazil without a visa?

Yes, staying in the international transit area is allowed for most travellers. To leave the airport: If you leave the international transit area, the airport transit exemption no longer applies. You must qualify for entry without a visa or hold a suitable visa.

What rules do I have to follow on a Brazil transit visa?

Stay in the international transit area to use the airport transit exemption.

Does my passport change whether I need a transit visa for Brazil?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Brazil visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a transit visa for Brazil be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Brazil transit visa rules?

On Brazil's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my transit visa once I am in Brazil?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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