Last updated: September 2026. This is an independent travel information portal, not an official government website. Always verify current requirements on the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs portal or the UK government travel advice for Brazil. Our editorial team cross-references each requirement with the VFS Global portal and the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs every 90 days.
Brazil classifies every traveller under 18 as a minor, triggering specific document requirements for a Brazil eVisa. Parents must provide a certified birth certificate, a notarised parental authorisation letter, and both parents’ passport bio pages. The processing time takes up to 10 business days, and the fee is $80.90 per minor, with no family discount or age-based exemption. The eVisa programme for eligible nationalities (US, Canada, Australia) has been in effect since April 10, 2025. British passport holders are visa-exempt for up to 90 days but must still carry a birth certificate and authorisation letter at the border. Applications are submitted fully online via the VFS Global portal.
Incomplete applications will be rejected without a properly notarised authorisation letter. Ensure all documents meet the specified image quality rules and file formats before submission.
Core Document Requirements for a Child’s Brazil eVisa
To apply for a Brazil eVisa for a minor in 2026, parents need the child’s birth certificate, a parental authorisation letter signed and notarised by both parents, the child’s passport copy, both parents’ passport bio and signature pages, a compliant 2″x2″ photo, the completed online application form, and a Statement of Non-Citizenship if a parent holds Brazilian nationality. The $80.90 fee is payable via the VFS Global portal, and the child’s passport must be valid for at least 6 months after arrival with 2 blank pages. The Brazil eVisa requirements for minors mandate these core documents:
- Certified birth certificate: an official copy from the vital records office, uploaded as a colour scan; if issued outside Brazil, it must be apostilled and translated into Portuguese by a certified translator.
- Child’s passport copy: a clear colour scan of the bio data page in JPEG/JPG format, up to 2 MB; MRZ must be fully visible with no cut-off edges, no scanner watermarks, and no fingers covering the page.
- Both parents’ passport bio and signature pages: colour copies for mother and father, even if only one parent travels; JPEG/JPG, up to 2 MB each; valid, not expired.
- Passport-sized photograph: 2″x2″ (51×51 mm), white background, subject gazing directly at camera, shoulders visible, unobstructed ears, no spectacles, no head coverings; infants must lie on a white sheet with eyes open and no hands visible in frame; do not crop from the passport bio page.
- Statement of Non-Citizenship: required when a parent holds Brazilian nationality; signed by the Brazilian parent(s) and notarised by a Public Notary, declaring the child is not a Brazilian citizen and holds no Brazilian birth certificate.
Incomplete submissions to the Brazil eVisa requirements for minors are rejected without exception.
Parental Authorisation Letters and Special Custody Circumstances
A notarised parental authorisation letter signed by both parents is mandatory for the Brazil eVisa requirements for minors. The letter must bear a visible notary stamp and seal, be dated no more than 30 days before submission, and follow this format: “I/we, [parent names], authorise [child’s name, date of birth] to travel to Brazil with [accompanying adult name, passport number].” Additional documents are needed for sole custody, deceased parents, or chaperone travel.
- Both-parent consent: both parents’ signatures and a legible notary stamp are required.
- Sole custody: a notarised court order awarding exclusive parental rights must be uploaded; an adoption certificate is required where applicable.
- Deceased parent: a certified copy of the death certificate is mandatory; if issued outside Brazil, it must be apostilled.
- Divorce certificate / name inconsistency: if parents’ names differ across passports and the birth certificate, a court order showing proof of the name change must be uploaded.
- Unreachable parent: submit a police missing-person report or an affidavit of reasonable efforts to locate the absent parent; consult the Brazilian Embassy or Consulate for case-by-case guidance.
- Chaperone travel: the authorisation letter must name the specific accompanying adult, and the chaperone’s passport bio page must accompany the application.
Documents not in English or Portuguese must be translated by a certified translator before upload. The Brazil eVisa requirements for minors reject all submissions containing untranslated documents.
Step-by-Step Application Process and Top Rejection Reasons
Parents apply via the VFS Global portal by uploading documents, paying the $80.90 fee, and waiting up to 10 business days. The Brazil eVisa requirements for minors follow this procedure:
Complete the online application form
Select “Minor” as the applicant type.
Upload the minor’s documents
Certified birth certificate, notarised authorisation letter, child’s passport bio page, both parents’ passport bio and signature pages, and a compliant 2″x2″ photograph.
Pay the $80.90 fee per child
No family discount applies. Do not purchase non-refundable tickets before visa approval.
Allow up to 10 business days for processing
Apply at least 2 months before planned travel.
Download the approved eVisa PDF
Access it from the VFS Dashboard and print two physical copies.
Four common errors cause rejection under the Brazil eVisa requirements for minors: a missing or illegible notary stamp on the authorisation letter, name inconsistencies across passports and the birth certificate, untranslated documents, and low-resolution passport scans with cut-off edges. Submit all scans in colour, confirm the MRZ is fully visible, and verify both parents’ names match exactly on every uploaded document.
Border Entry Requirements and Carrying Documents in Brazil
At the border, the Federal Police enforces documentation checks at every port of entry. The Brazil eVisa requirements for minors extend beyond the online application stage: parents must present two printed copies of the approved eVisa, the original birth certificate, and the notarised authorisation letter to the Federal Police.
- Carry two physical copies of the approved eVisa PDF plus a digital backup (screenshot or saved email).
- Present the original birth certificate and the notarised authorisation letter to the Federal Police upon arrival.
- Dual British-Brazilian children under 18 travelling without both parents: authorisation must be in Portuguese, notarised by a Brazilian notary or executed at the nearest Brazilian Embassy or Consulate, with two original authorisation letters per absent parent (Federal Police may retain one on entry and request the second on departure).
- A Brazilian passport annotation replaces written authorisation letters for dual nationals; it is valid until passport expiry and covers travel with one parent, alone, or with a third party. Contact the Brazilian Embassy or the Brazilian Federal Police for annotation procedures.
The Brazil eVisa requirements for minors also require non-Brazilian minors travelling without one or both parents to carry an original or notarised copy of the birth certificate at the border, even when visa-exempt as British citizens. Consular offices may request additional documents at their discretion.
FAQ: Brazil eVisa Requirements for Minors
What documents does a child need for a Brazil eVisa application?
A minor’s application requires a certified birth certificate, a notarised parental authorisation letter, the child’s passport copy, both parents’ passport bio and signature pages, a compliant 2″x2″ photo, the completed online form, and a Statement of Non-Citizenship if a parent holds Brazilian nationality.
Does my baby need a separate eVisa for Brazil?
Yes, every minor including newborns and infants requires a separate Brazil eVisa at $80.90 per applicant. No family discount or age-based exemption exists for the Brazil eVisa requirements for minors.
Do I need a notarised parental consent letter for a Brazil eVisa?
Yes, a notarised parental authorisation letter signed by both parents or legal guardians is mandatory; applications will be rejected without it.
How recent must the authorisation letter be for my child’s eVisa?
Date the authorisation letter no more than 30 days before submission; stale letters are the most common rejection cause under the Brazil eVisa requirements for minors.
Do I need an apostille for the birth certificate on the eVisa upload?
If the birth certificate was issued outside Brazil, copies must be apostilled and, if not in English or Portuguese, translated by a certified translator.
What if one parent cannot be located, can I still apply for my child’s eVisa?
Submit a police missing-person report or an affidavit of reasonable efforts to locate the absent parent; consult the nearest Brazilian consulate for case-by-case guidance on the Brazil eVisa requirements for minors.
Can I get an expedited eVisa for my child?
No, VFS Global does not offer rush or expedited processing for minors. The standard processing time is up to 10 business days; apply at least 2 months before planned travel, with a consular visa as a fallback option.
Do I need to translate my child’s birth certificate for the Brazil eVisa?
Yes, if the birth certificate is not in English or Portuguese, it must be translated into Portuguese by a certified translator; non-apostilled and non-certified copies may not be accepted.
