Brazil
United States
United States visa for Brazilian citizens
Entry requirement
Brazilian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 7 missions
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at br.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
For the tourist visa, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in Brazil
- Embassy of the United States in Brasília
SES - Quadra 801 3, 70403-900 Brasília
- Consulate General of the United States in Recife
Rua Gonçalves Maia 163, 50070-065 Recife
- Consulate General of the United States in São Paulo
Rua Henri Dunant 500, 04709-110 São Paulo
Today 09:00–17:00 - Consulate General of the United States in Rio de Janeiro
Avenida Presidente Wilson 147, 20030-020 Rio de Janeiro
Today 09:00–17:00 - Consular Office of the United States in São Paulo
Avenida José Maria Whitaker 370, 04057-000 São Paulo
Today 07:00–16:00 -
- Consulate of the United States in Porto Alegre
Avenida Assis Brasil 1889, 91010-005 Porto Alegre
All missions of the United States in Brazil
The United States has 7 missions in Brazil, with its embassy in Brasília. Consulates: Recife, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Porto Alegre.
US visas issued to citizens of Brazil
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 1,118,218 | 878,502 |
| Student (F, M) | 9,040 | 8,639 |
| Exchange (J) | 13,419 | 11,733 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 20,515 | 19,175 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 5,665 | 4,336 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 4,788 | 4,249 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 1,388 | 585 |
| Other | 11 | 18 |
| Total | 1,173,044 | 927,237 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 15.5% | 14.9% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 927,237 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Brazil, the 4th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 95%. That is 21% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (1,173,044).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Brazil received 312,811, 25% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 14.9% for citizens of Brazil in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 15.5%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Brazil anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Brazil.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Brazil
United StatesBrazil e-Visa Brazil visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Brazil to the United States, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Brazilian citizens can stay in the United States
How long Brazilian citizens may stay in the United States is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Brazilian citizens apply
In Brazil, applications go to the US embassy in Brasília and the consulates in Recife, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Porto Alegre, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for Brazilian citizens
Canada and Mexico require Brazilian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Brazil
US citizens need an e-Visa for Brazil, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Brazilian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Where is the US embassy in Brazil?
The US embassy in Brazil is in Brasília; there are also consulates in Recife, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Salvador.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Brazil?
US citizens need an e-Visa for Brazil, applied for online before travel.
Can Brazilian citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Brazilian citizens need a visa for the United States obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.