Do US citizens need a visa for Brazil in 2026?

Yes. Brazil's visitor visa requirement for US tourists took effect April 10, 2025. US citizens can apply through the e-Visa portal ($80.90) or traditional consular visa ($185).

What size photo do I need for Brazil's e-Visa?

The e-Visa portal specifies 3.5×4.5 cm (413×531 pixels), white background, no spectacles, no head coverings, no smiling/teeth. This is NOT the same as a US 2×2 inch photo.

Do Brazilian babies need eyes open in passport photos?

Brazil's Federal Police allows eyes closed ONLY for newborns. Older infants and children with closed eyes will be refused.

How much does a Brazilian passport cost in the US?

Example fees (New York): $120 for adults (18+), $80 for ages 4-17, $40 for ages 0-3. Fees vary by consulate.

How long does Brazilian passport renewal take in the US?

About 20 business days by mail from receipt. In-person appointments can be same-day issuance.

How much does Brazil's e-Visa cost?

$80.90 for the e-Visa. A traditional visitor visa through a consulate costs $185 for US passport holders.

What is the biggest mistake with Brazil visa photos?

Using the wrong size. Brazilian passport in the US = 2×2 inches. Brazil e-Visa upload = 3.5×4.5 cm (413×531 px). In Brazil for under-5 = 5×7 cm. Mixing these causes rejections.

Brazil Passport & Visa Photo Requirements (USA)

Q: Is the Brazilian passport photo the same size as a US passport photo?

For submissions at Brazilian consulates in the US, yes — both are 2×2 inches (51×51mm) with a white background. But e-Visa uploads and in-Brazil applications use different sizes.

Q: Where are Brazilian consulates in the US?

Washington DC, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Hartford, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Orlando, and San Francisco, plus honorary consuls.

Brazil uses three different photo sizes depending on your pathway: 2×2" for passport at US consulates, 3.5×4.5 cm for the e-Visa portal, and 5×7 cm for under-5 in Brazil. Getting the wrong one causes rejections.

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US Citizens: Visa Required Since April 2025

US passport holders need a visitor visa for Brazil. Two pathways:

$80.90

e-Visa

Online portal

$185

Consular Visa

In-person

Three Sizes, Three Pathways — Don't Mix Them Up

This is the #1 source of Brazil photo rejections for US-based applicants.

2×2 in
(51×51)

Brazilian Passport (US Consulate)

Same as US passport photo. Square, white background.

Same as US format

3.5×4.5 cm
(413×531 px)

Brazil e-Visa Upload

Portal-specific size. No spectacles, no smile.

Different from US

5×7 cm

In-Brazil (Under 5 Only)

Federal Police requirement for children under 5 in Brazil.

Brazil domestic only

Requirement	Brazilian Passport (US)	Brazil e-Visa Upload	US Passport
Size	2×2 in (51×51mm)	3.5×4.5 cm (413×531 px)	2×2 in (51×51mm)
Background	White	White	White/off-white
Glasses	Not always specified	Explicitly no spectacles	Not allowed
Expression	Neutral (ICAO)	No smiling, no teeth	Neutral or natural smile
Head coverings	ICAO standard	Explicitly not allowed	Religious/medical only
Recency	Recent (≤6 mo for some docs)	Recent	Within 6 months

Brazilian Passport Renewal from the US

$120

Adult (18+)

$80

Ages 4–17

$40

Ages 0–3

Process: e-Consular → Submit → Receive

Online triage via e-Consular platform (required for all passport requests)

Submit by mail (with prior passport) or in-person by appointment

Receive — mail: ~20 business days from receipt; in-person: same-day

Passport Validity (Graduated by Age)

Age	Validity
Under 1	1 year
1–2	2 years
2–3	3 years
3–4	4 years
4–18	5 years
18+	10 years

US Consulate Locations

Washington DC Atlanta Boston Chicago Hartford Houston Los Angeles Miami New York Orlando San Francisco

Common Gotchas

CPF required for passport processing (law since Jan 2024)
Males 18–45: Must prove military service compliance
Dual citizens: Must enter Brazil on Brazilian passport

Age-Specific Photo Rules

Brazil has one notable exception — newborns can have eyes closed — but no relaxed sizing for any age.

Baby (Under 1)

Newborns only: eyes closed is allowed (Federal Police)
Older infants: eyes closed = refusal
No obstructions (pacifiers, blankets, toys)
In Brazil: bring 5×7 cm photo (under 5)
Passport valid only 1 year

Child (1–17)

Same photo standards as adults
No relaxed expression rules published
Under 5 in Brazil: must bring 5×7 photo
Avoid adornments/hair covering face
Under 18: both parents sign for visa & passport

Adult & Senior (18+)

Standard rules: white background, neutral expression
e-Visa: no spectacles, no smile/teeth
No published senior accommodations
Males 18–45: military service compliance needed
Passport valid 10 years

Why Brazil Photos Get Rejected

The most common failures — especially the size mismatch across pathways.

Wrong Size for Pathway

Using 2×2 for e-Visa (needs 3.5×4.5cm) or 5×7 for US consulate (needs 2×2).

Spectacles in e-Visa

The portal explicitly says no spectacles — easy to miss if you only read "2×2 passport-style."

Child Obstructions

Toys, pacifiers, bows, blankets, or hair covering the face — explicitly cited as refusal grounds.

Photo Too Old

For children: Federal Police warns photos can be refused if the child no longer resembles the photo.

Brazilian Community in the US

1.9 Million

Estimated Brazilians in the US (2022 official report). Largest concentration worldwide.

New York: ~500,000

Boston: ~390,000

Miami: ~295,000

434,000+ consular services produced in 2022 — high demand means photo rejections cost real time.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The consular page says "2×2 passport-style," but the e-Visa portal itself specifies 3.5×4.5 cm (413×531 px). Prioritize the portal's spec to avoid upload rejection. They're not the same size.

At US consulates, yes — both are 2×2 inches (51×51mm) with a white background. But e-Visa uploads and in-Brazil applications (5×7cm for under-5) use different sizes.

Only newborns are allowed to have eyes closed. For all other infants and children, closed eyes will be refused by the Federal Police.

Yes, since April 10, 2025. The e-Visa costs $80.90 and is processed online. A traditional consular visitor visa costs $185 for US passport holders.

No. Brazilian consular guidance explicitly states that Brazilian citizens must travel with a Brazilian passport when entering Brazil.

By mail: about 20 business days from receipt of your envelope. In-person: can be same-day issuance. All requests must go through e-Consular online triage first.

CPF (Cadastro de Pessoas Físicas) is a Brazilian tax identification number. Since January 2024 (Law 14.534/2023), it's required for passport processing. Brazilian consulates can help you obtain one.

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