Visitors can usually stay in Brazil for up to 90 days with a Brazil eVisa. In some cases, this stay can be extended, depending on the traveller’s nationality and Brazil’s reciprocity rules.
You have 2 options: apply for a visa extension in Brazil before your current stay expires, or leave Brazil and submit a new visa application from outside the country.
Find out more about Brazil eVisa extensions here.
How to Extend My Visa in Brazil
To extend your visa while you are in Brazil, you must apply through the Polícia Federal. You can apply to stay for an additional 90 days if your nationality is eligible under Brazil’s reciprocity rules.
You should ideally start the extension process within the last 15 days of the validity of your current visa. The request must be made before your stay expires.
Note: Citizens of some countries may not be allowed to extend their stay. For example, citizens of the Schengen Area cannot extend their stay in Brazil as tourists, as their permitted stay is normally limited by reciprocity rules.
Brazil visa extension process
Follow these steps:
1. Fill in the form online
To request a Brazil visa extension, complete the online extension form through the official Brazilian Government service. This is to first check whether your nationality is eligible for an extension under the applicable reciprocity rules.
2. Pay the fee
Next, generate the Guia de Recolhimento da União (GRU) for the Polícia Federal immigration fee. The GRU is the valid payment guide for this type of Federal Police service, and you must pay it before your appointment.
3. Attend an appointment
After paying the GRU, schedule an in-person appointment with the Polícia Federal. You should bring the completed form, GRU payment receipt, passport, original visa, proof of onward travel and evidence that you can support yourself during your extended stay.
At the appointment, the Polícia Federal may check your documents, confirm your immigration status and collect biometric information, including fingerprints.
Can I apply for a visa extension online?
You can begin the Brazil visa extension process online by completing the official extension request form and generating the required GRU payment guide.
However, the process is not completed entirely online. After paying the GRU, you must schedule an in-person appointment with the Polícia Federal to submit documents and complete the immigration procedure, including fingerprint collection when required.
What documents do I need to extend my Brazil visa extension?
When attending your scheduled appointment with the Polícia Federal, you’ll generally need:
- Valid passport
- Current Brazil visa or entry record
- Completed extension request form
- GRU payment receipt
- Proof of sufficient financial means
- Proof of onward or return travel
- Supporting travel or accommodation information
Additional documents may be requested depending on your nationality and immigration status.
Applying for a New Visa Outside Brazil
If you’re outside Brazil, you cannot extend your current stay through the Polícia Federal. Instead, you can submit a new Brazil eVisa application online.
You can easily submit an eVisa application through this site. Most applications are approved in just 1 day, however some can take up to 6 days.
Important: This is a new visa application, not an extension. Any new stay must still respect Brazil’s permitted stay limits, including the usual maximum of 180 days per year where applicable.
FAQs About Brazil eVisa Extensions
Find commonly asked questions here.
Do I need to pay a GRU to extend my Brazil visa?
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Yes. To request a visa extension in Brazil, you must generate and pay the Guia de Recolhimento da União (GRU) for the Polícia Federal service. Keep the payment receipt for your appointment.
When should I apply to extend my Brazil visa?
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You should ideally apply during the last 15 days of validity of your current visa or authorised stay. The request must be made before your stay expires.
Can Schengen Area citizens extend their stay in Brazil?
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In general, citizens of the Schengen Area cannot extend their tourist stay in Brazil. Eligibility depends on Brazil’s reciprocity rules for each nationality.
What happens if I overstay my Brazil visa?
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Overstaying can lead to a fine of R$100 per day, up to the legal limit, and may create problems when leaving Brazil or returning in the future. In more serious cases, immigration authorities can take removal or deportation measures.
