Visa fees by destination
Brazil visitor visa fees
Brazil's visitor visa fee varies by nationality and consular post. The official consular table uses 80 gold reais as the standard VIVIS reference amount and 185 gold reais for US reciprocity Source 1. A Brazilian mission in Germany published €80 for most visa-required nationalities, €198 for Angola and €93.50 for Algeria on 10 June 2026 Source 2. Check the Brazilian consulate serving your residence for the payable currency and current rate before applying Source 3.
Why there is no single worldwide cash amount
Brazil's consular schedule expresses the VIVIS charge in gold reais. Each consular post converts the official amount into the currency it collects, and reciprocity can change the amount by nationality Source 1,Source 2.
The Munich consulate's table, updated 10 June 2026, listed €80 for most other visa-required nationalities, €198 for Angolan nationals and €93.50 for Algerian nationals. It listed visa exemption for French nationals for visits covered by the exemption Source 2.
Official reference amounts
The amount due is the local consular equivalent published by the post handling the application. Do not convert the gold-real figure yourself Source 1,Source 2.
Who needs a visa
Brazil's government service page directs foreign nationals to the official visa system and the responsible Brazilian consular post. Visa exemptions depend on nationality, purpose and length of stay Source 3.
A VIVIS commonly covers tourism, business and visits of up to 90 days. The consulate can require a valid passport, application receipt, travel information and proof tied to the purpose Source 3,Source 4.
Payment and refund
The application is started through Brazil's official consular system and completed under the post's instructions. The Zurich mission states that its visa fee is not reimbursed after refusal or withdrawal Source 4.
Common questions
How much is a Brazil tourist visa?
The reference fee is 80 gold reais, converted to the local amount published by the consulate. Nationality-based reciprocity can change it Source 1,Source 2.
Do US citizens pay the standard amount?
Brazil's official schedule lists a 185 gold-real reciprocity reference for US citizens Source 1.
Can I pay in Brazilian reais abroad?
Follow the responsible consulate's currency and payment instructions Source 2,Source 3.
Is the fee refunded after refusal?
The cited official visitor-visa instructions say no Source 4.
Rules and fees change. Check the official site linked above before you apply or pay. Spotted an error? Email [email protected] with the official link.
Sources
- Brazil Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Consular fee schedule, Córdoba post (updated 1 June 2026)
- Brazil Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Visa fees, Munich post (updated 10 June 2026)
- Government of Brazil: Obtain a visa to travel to Brazil (modified 15 December 2025)
- Brazil Ministry of Foreign Affairs: VIVIS visitor visa, Zurich post (updated 2 June 2026)