Brazil Transit e-Visa
Find all the necessary information you need to obtain a transit e-Visa for Brazil.
Start Your Brazil eVisaA Brazil transit e-Visa is for travellers who wish to transit through Brazil to another destination. It is ideal for:
- Pass (transit) through Brazil to a third country
- Change airports or stay overnight for layovers
- Enter Brazil for short stopovers, which require immigration clearance
Who can apply for the Brazil Transit e-Visa?
According to the Brazil eVisa Policy, citizens of Australia, Canada, and the United States of America are eligible to apply for a Brazil transit e-Visa.
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What are the Document Requirements for Brazil Transit e-Visa?
Valid Passport Scan
- Upload a clear, coloured scan of the passport bio-data page with all four corners visible and the MRZ fully readable.
- Ensure the image is high-quality, properly aligned, and unobstructed, with no fingers, watermarks, shadows, or cut-off text.
- Black-and-white, blurred, tilted, grainy, or partially scanned images are not accepted.
Digital Applicant Photograph
- Submit a recent colour photograph taken against a plain white background, with the face centred and fully visible.
- The applicant must look directly at the camera, showing shoulders and ears, with adequate space above the head.
- No smiling, teeth, spectacles, headwear, or passport-cropped images are permitted.
What is the Brazil Transit e-Visa Application Process?
Complete the Online Form
Fill in all required information, including passport details, travel information, etc.
Upload Mandatory Documents
Applicants are required to upload digital copies of the required documents.
After successfully submitting the application form, pay the visa fee.
Receive e-Visa Confirmation
Once your application is approved, you’ll receive your Brazil transit e-Visa via email.
Applicants can check the Status of their Brazil transit e-Visa application at any time.
Transit e-Visa Processing Time Options
- The Transit e-Visa offers 3 processing options to suit applicants’ needs and time requirements.
- Applicants who choose the Normal option are processed within the standard timeframe, whereas the Rush and Super Rush options provide faster processing for an additional fee.
- For more details on available processing options and their timelines, see the Brazil eVisa Processing Times page.
Brazil Transit e-Visa: Maximum Stay, Cost Details & Validity
The Brazil Transit e-Visa is available to citizens of Australia, Canada, and the United States of America.
Validity
For citizens of Australia and Canada, the e-Visa is valid for 5 years.
For citizens of the United States, the e-Visa is valid for 10 years.
Maximum Stay
The maximum permitted stay for citizens of all three countries is 90 days.
Cost
For a detailed cost breakdown for Brazil’s Transit e-Visa, visit Brazil e-Visa cost.
Things to Keep in Mind before Applying for the Brazil Transit e-Visa
- Apply for the Brazil e-Visa at the earliest
- Ensure all information is clear, complete and accurate.
- Upload high-quality document scans
- Review all the entered information carefully before submission
- Keep monitoring your application status
- Contact Brazil e-Visa Support regarding any e-Visa-related queries
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Quick Tips for Transit e-Visa
- Apply for your transit e‑Visa early.
- Keep passport and photo scans ready.
- Confirm onward travel details and layover times.
- Check your application status before departure.