Travelling to Brazil with children or as a family group requires careful preparation. Each traveller must meet the entry requirements individually, including minors and infants.
This guide explains who in your family needs a Brazil eVisa and key information about applying.
Who Needs a Brazil eVisa in Your Family?
Families travelling to Brazil should understand that visa requirements apply individually to each traveller. Even young children and babies may need their own approved eVisa before departure.
Eligible family members
The Brazil eVisa is available to passport holders from Australia, Canada, and the United States.
Note: Japanese citizens are currently visa-exempt and do not need a Brazil eVisa for eligible short stays.
Does every traveller need their own eVisa?
Yes. Every traveller must have their own approved Brazil eVisa linked to their passport. This includes:
- Infants
- Children
- Teenagers
- Parents and guardians
A child cannot travel under a parent’s visa application or passport.
Specific Brazil eVisa Requirements for Minors
Children applying for a Brazil eVisa must provide additional documentation beyond the standard eVisa requirements. Parents and guardians should prepare these documents carefully before starting the application.
Required documents for children
Children applying for a Brazil eVisa are generally required to provide:
- Valid passport
- Passport-style photo
- Completed eVisa application form
- Full birth certificate
- Parent or guardian identification documents
- Supporting travel information when requested
All application details must exactly match the child’s passport information.
The minor authorization letter explained
Minors may also need a notarized authorization letter signed by both parents.
This document confirms parental consent for the child’s travel and eVisa application.
Additional documentation may be required in situations involving:
- One parent travelling alone with the child
- Divorced or separated parents
- Legal guardianship
- Parents with dual nationality
- “Declaração de Não-Cidadania” cases
Brazilian immigration authorities or the Brazilian Federal Police may request additional supporting documents before travel or upon arrival.
How to Apply for a Brazil eVisa for Children
The eVisa application is the same for children as it is for adults. Just follow these steps to apply using our streamlined system:
- Complete the form
- Pay the processing fee
- Receive approval by email
All family members must complete an eVisa form and receive their own approval email.
Brazil eVisa processing times
Families should apply for their Brazil eVisa well before travel dates. We process most applications in just 1 day, but some can take up to 6 days.
FAQs About the Brazil eVisa for Families
Find common questions here.
Do infants need a Brazil eVisa?
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Yes. Infants and babies must have their own approved Brazil eVisa linked to their individual passport before travelling.
Does each child need a separate application?
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Yes. Every child must have their own individual application and approved eVisa, even when applying as part of a family group.
What documents do children need for a Brazil eVisa?
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Children are generally required to provide a passport, photo, completed application form, birth certificate, and a notarized authorization letter signed by both parents when applicable.
Does the authorization letter need to be notarized?
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Yes. In many cases, the authorization letter for minors must be signed by both parents and notarized before submission.
Can one parent travel alone with a child to Brazil?
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Additional documentation may be required when only one parent is travelling with a minor.
Brazilian authorities may request a notarized authorization letter from the non-travelling parent.
What happens if parents are divorced or separated?
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Parents may need to provide extra legal documentation depending on custody arrangements or guardianship status.
What is a Declaração de Não-Cidadania?
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A “Declaração de Não-Cidadania” is an additional declaration that may be requested in some dual-nationality cases involving minors and Brazilian citizenship rules.
