What is the best time to visit Brazil?

The best time to visit Brazil depends on your priorities. Many travellers visit year-round, though spring and autumn typically offer pleasant weather and smaller crowds at popular attractions like Jardim Botânico. Check weather patterns for Americas before booking.

What currency does Brazil use?

Brazil uses the Brazilian real (R$). Exchange at banks or airports, and withdraw from ATMs with your debit card. Credit cards are accepted in most tourist areas.

What food should I try in Brazil?

Feijoada is one of Brazil's most iconic dishes. Other must-try foods include Churrasco and Pão de Queijo. Eat where locals eat for the best experience.

How many countries can visit Brazil visa-free?

101 countries can enter Brazil without a visa, typically for up to 90 days. Check the full list and your specific requirements above.

Is Brazil safe for tourists?

Brazil is generally safe for tourists with normal precautions. As in any country, stay aware of your surroundings, avoid displaying expensive items, and use registered transport. Check current government travel advisories before your trip.

Brazil Visa Requirements

Do you need a visa for Brazil? 101 passports enter visa-free, usually for up to 90 days. Find your passport below.

Brazil visa requirements

101

Visa-free

eVisa / eTA

Visa required

Brazil is one of the most accessible countries in the world for international visitors. Passport holders from 101 countries can enter without a visa, typically for stays of up to 90 days. 3 more can apply online for an eVisa before travelling. Only 94 passports require a full embassy application.

Countries that can visit Brazil visa-free

101 countries can enter without a visa, usually for up to 90 days.

Europe

Asia

United Arab Emirates90d

Americas

Africa

Oceania

Other

AD90d

Antigua and Barbuda90d

Armenia90d

Bahamas90d

Barbados90d

Belarus90d

Belgium90d

Belize90d

Bolivia90d

Bosnia and Herzegovina90d

Botswana90d

Bulgaria90d

Costa Rica90d

Cyprus90d

DM90d

Dominican Republic60d

Ecuador90d

El Salvador90d

Estonia90d

Fiji90d

Grenada90d

Guatemala90d

Guyana90d

Honduras90d

Hong Kong90d

Israel90d

Jamaica90d

Kazakhstan30d

KN90d

Latvia90d

LI90d

Lithuania90d

Luxembourg90d

Macau90d

Malta90d

MC90d

Micronesia90d

Mongolia90d

Montenegro90d

Namibia90d

Nicaragua90d

North Macedonia90d

Panama90d

Paraguay90d

Qatar90d

Russia90d

Saint Lucia90d

Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90d

Serbia90d

Seychelles90d

Slovakia90d

Slovenia90d

SM90d

Suriname90d

Trinidad and Tobago90d

Tunisia90d

Ukraine90d

Uruguay90d

VA90d

Venezuela60d

eVisa and eTA for Brazil

3 countries can apply online before travelling. Processing typically takes 1–7 business days.

Americas

Canada

United States

Oceania

Australia

Capital

Brasília

Language

Portuguese

Currency

Brazilian real (R$)

Population

213.4M

Timezone

UTC-05:00

Visa-free access

101 countries

Travelling to Brazil

Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in South America. It is also the world's fifth-largest country by area and the.

Brazil is located in South America, Americas. The capital is Brasília, and the official language is Portuguese. The local currency is the Brazilian real (R$). With a population of 213.4M, Brazil is one of the larger country in Americas.

Top places to visit in Brazil

Jardim Botânico

One single palm tree planted by a fleeing Portuguese prince in 1808 birthed the entire emerald forest of towering trunks that now guards the entrance to this royal sanctuary.

Catedral Metropolitana

Twenty thousand people can stand inside this concrete volcano of a church, yet the only thing that dominates the room is a four-way waterfall of kaleidoscopic light pouring from the ceiling.

Parque Nacional dos Lençóis Maranhenses

Fish swim in the middle of this desert every summer, born from eggs that survive for months under scorching sand until the equatorial rains turn the dunes into a labyrinth of emerald pools.

Mercado Municipal Paulistano

Seventy-two Russian stained-glass windows illuminate a former ammunition depot that now is a high-domed sanctuary for half a million pounds of mortadella and every tropical fruit imaginable.

Museu de Arte de São Paulo

Seventy-four meters of hollow space separate this floating glass box from the pavement, a daring architectural feat that turned a museum into the city's most democratic roof.

Igreja de São Francisco de Assis

A sculptor who could no longer hold a chisel with his fingers carved these soapstone angels by binding his tools to his wrists with leather straps.

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What to eat in Brazil

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Before you go to Brazil

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay. Brazil immigration may refuse entry otherwise.

Proof of onward travel

Carry a return or onward flight ticket. Airlines and border officers may ask to see it before allowing you to board or enter.

Currency: Brazilian real

The local currency is R$. Exchange major currencies at the airport or city banks. ATMs are widely available in urban areas.

Language: Portuguese

Portuguese is the primary language. English is spoken in tourist areas and major cities.

Power & connectivity

Check Brazil's plug type and voltage before packing. Buy a local SIM card at the airport for affordable data.

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Brazil — your questions

It depends on your passport. 101 countries can enter Brazil visa-free. 3 can apply for an eVisa online. Everyone else needs an embassy visa. Use the WorldCurio visa checker for your specific passport.