Sometimes visitors overstay their Brazil visa accidentally or on purpose. People make mistakes with the dates or find themselves in emergencies. Or perhaps they simply want to spend longer in Brazil.
However, there are consequences of exceeding the limit of stay in Brazil and you should be aware of them. There is an overstay fine as well as other repercussions.
For citizens from the US, Canada, Australia, and Japan, it is normally quick and straightforward to extend a Brazilian tourist visa. Read on to find out how to avoid penalties from overstaying a Brazil eVisa.
The Penalty if You Overstay a Brazilian Visa
The penalty of overstaying a tourist visa in Brazil is 8 reais a day (the maximum is 800 reais). Visitors can either pay the fine when the leave Brazil or when they return. It is not possible to re enter Brazil if the penalty is not paid. You would also not be able to return to Brazil for six months.
If you are caught by the authorities with an expired visa, you are given a period of 7 days to leave the country. You also receive the overstay penalty and the 6-month ban.
Although sometimes travelers get away with overstaying their visa as the border authorities often only glance at visas, you should be careful.
If you are planning on regularly visiting Brazil it is especially important not to overstay your Brazil visa as it is one of the most common Brazil eVisa refusal reasons. You may not be able to obtain another visa and find yourself locked out of the country.
What Can I Do if I Overstayed my Visa in Brazil?
You can either pay the overstay fine when you leave Brazil or when you return. It is not possible to re-enter Brazil if the penalty is not paid. You would not be banned, but you would also not be able to return to Brazil for 6 months.
To avoid having to pay the fine and face other consequences, we recommend that you extend your Brazilian visa before you overstay.
How to Avoid Overstaying a Brazil Visa
To avoid overstaying in Brazil eVisas are normally obtained by completing the online Brazil visa application form.
However, it is not possible to complete the Brazil visa renewal online from within Brazil.
Brazil eVisa holders have the option to leave Brazil, complete the online application from abroad. They can then return with a new eVisa.
The online application only takes a few minutes to complete. Applicants need to enter some information such as their contact details, date of birth, passport details, and travel plans. It is also necessary to pay a fee using a credit or debit card.
Whichever visa you have, you also have the option of applying for a visa extension at a federal police station.
