Planning a trip to Brazil? You’ll need a visa — a change from previous years when short-term travel was visa-free.
Tourist visas for Brazil can be applied for online through the official eVisa system. You’ll need a valid passport (with six months before expiration), proof of return travel, and a recent passport-style photo. Processing usually takes a few business days, but it’s wise to plan early before your flight.
Once you’re there, prepare to be dazzled — Rio de Janeiro’s beaches, Iguaçu Falls, the Amazon rainforest, and Bahian cuisine all showcase Brazil’s incredible diversity.
The best travel window is May through September, when the weather is cooler and drier in most regions.
Brazil rewards adventurous travelers — just make sure your travel documents are in order long before you pack your samba shoes.