Brazil Expands Electronic Visa (eVisa) to Chinese Nationals – Streamlined Online Applications Now Available for Tourism, Business & More

Brazil eVisa for Chinese nationals now available with online application, 5-10 year validity, 90-day stay, and USD 93 fee for tourism, business, and transit.

Brasília, 7 July 2026 — Brazil has taken a major step to boost tourism and business ties with China by expanding its Electronic Visa (eVisa) program to Chinese nationals. Effective March 13, 2026, eligible Chinese travellers can now apply for visitor eVisas entirely online, eliminating the need for in-person consular appointments and reducing processing delays.

The move follows China's introduction of a visa-free policy for Brazilian nationals, which remains in effect through December 31, 2026, and is part of broader efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and economic cooperation between the two countries.

Key Features of Brazil's eVisa for Chinese Nationals

Eligible Purposes: Tourism, business, sports activities, artistic performances, airport transit, and certain short-term technical activities.

Application Process: Fully online through Brazil's official eVisa platform. Approved applicants receive a PDF eVisa by email, which must be printed and presented at boarding and upon arrival in Brazil. Travellers who fail to present the printed eVisa will not be permitted to board.

Cost: Approximately USD 93 – equivalent to the previous consular visitor visa fee.

Processing Time: Average of 10 business days. Authorities recommend applying at least one month in advance to minimize the risk of delays or travel disruptions.

Validity & Stay: Expected to be issued for 5 or 10 years, allowing an initial stay of up to 90 days per entry. Extensions are possible through the Federal Police in Brazil, with a maximum cumulative stay of 180 days per year.

Existing Visa Holders: Chinese nationals with a valid physical consular visa do not need to apply for an eVisa.

Phased Rollout – Key Update (July 7, 2026)

According to the Brazilian Consulate in Beijing, the eVisa rollout is currently being implemented in phases. At this stage, applications are primarily accepted for seafarers and individuals attending fairs and events.

Additional categories – including tourism, business, transit, and non-remunerated artistic or sports activities – are expected to be introduced gradually in the coming months.

What This Means for Travellers and Businesses

The expansion is designed to:

• Facilitate tourism and business travel between Brazil and China

• Reduce reliance on consular appointments, which often faced long backlogs of up to two months or more during peak seasons

• Strengthen bilateral relations and support economic cooperation

• Improve predictability for short-term business and visitor travel planning

For Chinese travellers and companies sending staff to Brazil, the online eVisa process offers greater convenience, faster processing, and reduced administrative burden.

Looking Ahead: Visa-Free Travel on the Horizon

Effective May 11, 2026, Brazil introduced a temporary visa exemption for Chinese nationals for stays of up to 30 days per year for tourism, business, cultural activities, sports, and family visits, based on the principle of reciprocity.

This measure is in effect until December 31, 2026, and may signal a future move toward a permanent visa waiver arrangement between the two nations.

For now, Chinese travellers planning longer stays (exceeding 30 days) or travel for purposes not covered by the visa exemption must continue to obtain appropriate authorization – either through the eVisa platform or via a physical consular visa.

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