Brazil Visa Fees & Processing Time from Dubai

The Brazil eVisa — available only to US, Canadian and Australian citizens — carries a uniform Brazilian government fee of USD 80.90 per application, regardless of which of those three nationalities you hold or the eVisa category. It is paid once online at brazil.vfsevisa.com, with no VFS or consulate service charge on top. (The eVisa was reinstated for these three nationalities on 10 April 2025.) Other nationalities do not use this route — most UAE residents apply for a consular sticker visa instead (see the consular section below), and Emirati and British passport holders are visa-free.

The Brazil eVisa fee is non-refundable in the event of rejection. This is why OraVisa strongly recommends having your application reviewed before submission — a rejected application means losing USD 80.90 and needing to reapply and pay again.

For the eVisa route (US, Canadian and Australian citizens), beyond the USD 80.90 government fee there are a few additional costs to factor into your Brazil trip budget. Here is a transparent breakdown for that route. (Consular-sticker applicants — most UAE residents — should see the consular section below, as their fee structure differs.)

One important note for Dubai residents: travel insurance for Brazil is not merely a formality. Brazil's healthcare system outside major tourist areas can be limited, and emergency medical treatment in private hospitals is expensive. OraVisa recommends a travel insurance policy with a minimum of USD 50,000 medical coverage for Brazil trips, particularly if you plan to travel to remote areas such as the Amazon.

The eVisa route above applies only to US, Canadian and Australian citizens. The Indian, Pakistani, Filipino, Egyptian and Bangladeshi passport holders who make up most of Dubai's expatriate community are NOT eligible for the eVisa — they must apply for a consular sticker visa in person through the Brazilian Embassy in Abu Dhabi (ec-abudhabi.itamaraty.gov.br), which requires a mandatory interview. There is no Brazilian Consulate in Dubai and no online-only route for these nationalities.

The consular visa fee is reciprocity-based — Brazil charges each nationality broadly what that country charges Brazilian citizens — so it varies by passport and is not a single flat figure. Because it changes with reciprocity arrangements and exchange rates, always confirm the current fee for your nationality directly with the Brazilian Embassy in Abu Dhabi before applying. OraVisa can confirm your exact route and current cost as part of a free eligibility check.

Brazil's eVisa (for US, Canadian and Australian citizens) is among the faster long-haul options from Dubai. Official processing is up to 10 working days, though many complete, accurate applications are approved faster. Processing times vary with the time of year, application volumes, and whether your application needs manual review.

The Brazil e-Visa has no specific window for how far in advance you can apply — the visa is typically valid for 2 years from issuance or up to 4 entries, whichever comes first. You can apply months in advance of your planned travel without the visa expiring before you travel. However, your planned arrival date must fall within the visa validity period.

OraVisa advises all Dubai residents planning a Brazil trip to apply for the e-Visa well before booking non-refundable flights and accommodation. An e-Visa rejection — while uncommon for genuine applicants — would be costly if you have pre-purchased airfares. Apply for the e-Visa first, then finalise your bookings once you hold the approved visa.

To put Brazil's e-Visa cost in perspective, here is how it compares to other popular long-haul destinations commonly visited by Dubai residents.

For the eVisa (US, Canadian and Australian citizens), Brazil compares favourably with other long-haul destinations. At USD 80.90 it is more expensive than a Turkey eVisa but considerably cheaper than UK or US visa fees, and its processing — up to 10 working days, often faster — is competitive with Turkey and Australia. Consular-sticker applicants (most UAE residents) should compare against other embassy-visa routes, which similarly require in-person appointments.