You are eligible for visa free entry
Chinese visitors are allowed to stay a maximum of 30 days per visit, and up to 90 days in a 12 month period. This is not the same thing as an open-ended tourist allowance and should not be regarded as indefinitely renewable.
Valid passport with minimum validity of 6 months, proof of funds and proof of onward travel. Only holders of ordinary passports are eligible – diplomatic, service and other special-category passports are subject to separate arrangements.
Waiver covers tourism, business meetings, sports activities, artistic performances, airport transit and some short-term technical activities. It does not include paid work, long-term enrolment in education, or permanent relocation.
The visa-free arrangement applies at all Brazilian ports of entry open to foreign nationals, including international airports and land border crossings, in accordance with standard Brazilian federal immigration procedures.
Chinese visitors are permitted to stay up to a maximum of 30 days per visit, and up to 90 days in a 12-month period. This is not the same as an open-ended tourist allowance and should not be considered indefinitely renewable.
The waiver covers tourism, business meetings, sports activities, artistic performances, airport transit and certain short-term technical activities. It does not include paid work, permanent migration, or long term education.
Passengers are required to have a valid passport for at least six months, proof of funds and proof of onward travel. Only ordinary passport holders are eligible – diplomatic, service and other special-category passports are subject to separate arrangements.
The visa-free arrangement is available at all Brazilian ports of entry open to foreign nationals, including international airports and land border crossings, according to standard Brazilian federal immigration procedures.
The visa-free entry does not permit any form of paid or unpaid employment, nor formal academic study. Travelers who need to work, study long-term, or remain beyond 30 days must obtain an e-Visa or the appropriate consular visa in advance from a Brazilian diplomatic mission.
Brazil's Federal Police has updated its border-control system to flag passports that exceed the 30-day allowance, meaning overstays will automatically trigger fines of R$100 per day and potential bars on re-entry. Visitors who overstay may lose permission to enter Brazil in the future. This is taken seriously - do not assume a short overstay will go unnoticed.
The 30-day stay is non-extendable under the terms of the current bilateral arrangement. If your plans change and you need to remain longer, you must apply for the correct visa category through a Brazilian consulate before your permitted period runs out, not after.
This visa-free arrangement is in force from 11 May through 31 December 2026. It is a temporary, reciprocity-based measure. Travelers planning visits beyond this window should check the current status of the policy with the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs or their nearest Brazilian consulate before booking.
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