Brazil Visa & Entry Information

Current as at 21 October 2026

Guests visiting Brazil as part of their Explorations by Norwegian voyage must ensure they meet the applicable visa and entry requirements for their passport nationality before travelling.

Brazilian visa requirements vary depending on the passport you are travelling on. 

We strongly recommend checking the requirements applicable to your individual passport before departure.

Visa-Exempt Nationalities

For short tourist visits, the following nationalities are listed as visa-exempt for Brazil:

Australian, USA, Canada & China Passport Holders

Australian passport holders require a visa to visit Brazil. Eligible Australian travellers can apply online for an Electronic Visa (eVisa). 

👉 Apply through the Official Brazil eVisa Portal

The application is completed online and, once approved, the eVisa is delivered electronically. Guests should download and print their approved eVisa and have it available for both boarding and arrival in Brazil. 

Other Passport Holders

Visa requirements vary according to nationality.

If your nationality is not included in the visa-exempt table above, you should check the current Brazilian visa requirements applicable to your passport.

Guests who require a visa but are not eligible for Brazil's eVisa should follow the application requirements provided by the Brazilian Embassy or Consulate responsible for their place of residence.

Important Information

Guests who require a Brazilian visa must arrange the appropriate visa themselves.

Explorations by Norwegian cannot secure a Brazilian visa on your behalf.

If you require an eVisa, ensure you apply using the passport you will be travelling with. If you hold dual nationality, you must apply with the passport you intend to travel on.

Apply Early

Australian guests requiring an eVisa are strongly encouraged to apply well in advance of travel.

The official Brazil eVisa portal advises that processing may take up to 10 business days once a completed application has been verified and submitted to the relevant Brazilian consular post. It strongly advises applying two months before planned travel to provide sufficient time to complete or correct an application if necessary. 

Passport Requirements

For your Explorations by Norwegian voyage, please ensure you travel with the same passport associated with your applicable visa or eVisa.

Please remember that other countries visited during your voyage may have different passport-validity requirements, so your passport must meet the requirements for your complete itinerary.

What Do I Need to Do?

Australian, USA, Canada, & China passport holders

✅ Obtain a Brazilian eVisa before travelling.

✅ Apply through the Official Brazil eVisa Portal.

✅ Apply using the same passport you will travel with. 

✅ Once approved, download and print your eVisa and have it available for boarding and arrival in Brazil. 

✅ Apply well in advance to allow sufficient processing time.

Visa Exempt passport holders

✅ For qualifying short tourist visits, a Brazilian visa is not required.

✅ Check the latest requirements applicable to your passport before travelling.

✅ Ensure your passport and travel documentation meet the requirements for your complete cruise itinerary.

All other passport holders

✅ Check whether your nationality is included in the visa-exempt list above.

✅ If your nationality requires a visa, determine which Brazilian visa applies to your circumstances.

✅ Arrange any required visa before departing for your voyage.

Before You Travel

Brazilian visa and immigration requirements are determined by the relevant authorities and can vary depending on your passport nationality and individual circumstances.

All guests are responsible for ensuring they hold the correct passport, visa and other required travel documentation before commencing their Explorations by Norwegian voyage.

Guests who require a visa and do not hold the appropriate documentation may be denied boarding, denied entry into Brazil and/or denied embarkation for their cruise.