Brazil is where a lot of US travelers combine Rio’s beaches with a stop in the Amazon or Iguazu Falls, and none of that works without the eVisa sorted first. US citizens need an eVisa before travel, and it allows up to 90 days in the country.
The eVisa costs $80.90 and is applied for online through the official provider. The application asks for a bank statement showing sufficient funds, but the threshold is far lower than older guidance suggests.
What to sort before you fly to Brazil
- US citizens need an eVisa before traveling to Brazil; there is no visa-free tourist entry.
- The eVisa costs $80.90.
- The eVisa allows a stay of up to 90 days.
- Apply only through the official Brazil eVisa provider.
- Bring the supporting documents the portal requires, including a bank statement showing sufficient funds.
- Submit your application ahead of the trip since it must be approved before you fly.
How to apply for the Brazil eVisa
Apply through the official Brazil eVisa portal. The eVisa costs $80.90 and must be approved before you fly, so submit the application with enough lead time.
Gather your documents
Collect your passport, a digital photo, a scanned bio page, and a bank statement showing sufficient funds as required by the portal.
Submit the application and pay
Complete the form on the official portal and pay the $80.90 fee.
Save your approval
Once issued, keep a digital and printed copy of the eVisa approval to present at the airport and to immigration on arrival.
- Passport – Valid for entry into Brazil per the portal’s requirements.
- Bank statement – Proof of sufficient funds, per the current official supporting-document rule.
Common mistake: Older guidance cited a much higher monthly-income figure; check the portal’s current threshold rather than an outdated number. - Return or onward ticket – Confirmed travel out of Brazil, which the portal or immigration can request.
Brazil eVisa cost and stay length
Before you fly to Brazil
Apply before you travel
The eVisa must be approved before departure. There is no on-arrival option for US citizens visiting Brazil for tourism.
Check vaccination requirements and travel insurance options, and plan your trip around the best time to visit Brazil while your eVisa application is processing.
More for your Brazil trip: Best time to visit · Packing list · Vaccinations · Travel insurance
Check your visa before you book
Confirm the current rules for your passport, then sort the rest of the trip.
Brazil eVisa questions for US citizens
1Do US citizens need a visa for Brazil?
Yes, an eVisa is required before travel. It costs $80.90 and allows a stay of up to 90 days.
2How much does the Brazil eVisa cost?
$80.90, applied for through the official eVisa provider before you travel.
3How long can I stay in Brazil on the eVisa?
Up to 90 days.
4How much money do I need to show for the Brazil eVisa?
The official application asks for a bank statement showing sufficient funds; the current threshold is set by the portal, not by a fixed monthly-income figure.
5Can I get a Brazil visa on arrival?
No. The eVisa must be approved before you fly; there is no on-arrival tourist option for US citizens.
6Where do I apply for the Brazil eVisa?
Only through the official provider at brazil.vfsevisa.com.