Passport validity rules for Brazil
Brazil is one of the strictest enforcers of the 6-month rule in the Americas — and airlines won't board you if you're short.
6 months beyond entry. 6 months beyond entry.
Airlines flying to Brazil check your passport against the 6-month rule the moment you check in. Even if the country itself would let you in, the airline won't board you — no refund, ticket marked used. Here's what actually happens →
Can I travel to Brazil?
6 months beyond entry.
Brazil: strict six-month rule, new eVisa for four nationalities
Brazil is one of the strictest six-month countries in the Americas. Immigration at Guarulhos, Galeão and Salvador counts six months from your date of entry, and airlines apply the same rule via Timatic. There's no discretion for short stays or connections onward to Argentina or Uruguay — the check happens on arrival in Brazil.
From April 2025, US, Canadian and Australian visitors need a Brazilian eVisa applied for online in advance. UK, EU and NZ travellers still enter visa-free for 90 days. The eVisa costs around $80 and takes up to five business days to issue — don't leave it to the last week before travel.
Yellow fever vaccination is not a border requirement but is heavily recommended for travel to the Amazon, Pantanal or Iguaçu. Some onward destinations (including a few Caribbean islands) require proof of yellow fever vaccination if you've been in Brazil in the previous six days, so keep your certificate with your passport.
Frequently asked questions
- Does Brazil require 6 months on your passport?
- Yes. Brazil requires your passport to be valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of entry. This is strictly enforced by both airlines and Brazilian immigration.
- Do I need a visa for Brazil?
- UK, EU, Australian and Canadian passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days. As of 2026, US, Canadian and Australian travellers need an eVisa — easy to apply online.
- Do I need blank passport pages for Brazil?
- Yes — at least one blank page for the entry stamp.
- What if I have less than 6 months on my passport?
- You'll likely be denied boarding at check-in. Renew before booking, or rebook for after your new passport arrives.
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