Australian citizens are not eligible for visa-free entry into Brazil and there is no visa on arrival at Brazilian ports of entry. Australians, by contrast, must apply for an e-visa prior to leaving. including tourism and short visits. Separate visa categories with different conditions apply to business travel, voluntary work and long-term stays – arriving with a tourist e-visa with the intention of working or doing formal business causes real problems with immigration. Always classify your real purpose correctly.
You will need the following before you apply - a current Australian passport with at least six months validity remaining beyond your planned dates of travel; a recent digital photograph that meets the format specifications; a return or onward travel itinerary; proof of accommodation for the duration of your stay; proof of sufficient funds to support yourself during your visit; and a valid email address for correspondence and delivery of the approval.
Brazil e-Visa application cost (consular fee) for Australian passport holders. The exact amount is verified in the online application process and may vary. Don’t rely on travel forums and old blog posts for fee figures - check the official Brazilian immigration portal at the time of your application for the current rate. Online payment is part of the submission process.
Brazil e-Visa is 100% online application through the official immigration portal of the Brazilian government. There is no need to visit a consulate in person for a standard tourist e-visa, which makes the process considerably more accessible for Australians no matter where they are located. You complete the form, upload the documents, pay the fee and wait for the approval to arrive by email. Present a copy of the approval, both printed and electronic, on entry.
Normally, the e-visa is processed within five to ten business days but this may be extended during peak travel periods and when there is a backlog in the system. If you apply three or four weeks before you leave, you will have a comfortable cushion and you won’t be cutting it close. Do not wait to apply until a week before your trip - if something goes wrong with the submission, you will not have time to fix it.
For example, a standard tourist e-visa to Brazil allows a maximum of ninety days stay, extendable for a further ninety days within the same twelve months – up to a maximum of one hundred and eighty days per year. In Brazil, extensions are handled through Federal Police. Overstaying without permission is punishable by fines, and may affect future eligibility to enter.
Your e-visa approval is directly linked to the passport number provided during the application. But if you renew your passport after the e-visa approval and before your travel, the approval gets cancelled. You will need to re-apply with your new passport details before you leave. The same passport used for application must be used for entry. No exceptions.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade publishes a current travel advisory on Brazil. Brazil may not have the highest advisory level, but some areas – especially border areas, certain city favelas, and parts of the Amazon interior - are considered higher risk. Before you finalise your itinerary, read the full DFAT advisory for Brazil and understand what consular support is available through the Australian Embassy in BrasÃlia if something goes wrong during your trip.
Brazil has specific health considerations for entry based on the regions you intend to visit. We strongly advise you to be vaccinated against yellow fever, and depending on your travel history and the areas you plan to enter, this may be required. Vaccination documentation requirements can change, so check the current health entry conditions on the Brazilian immigration portal and the Australian Department of Health well in advance of your departure.
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