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Do Italian citizens need a visa for Brazil?

Passport Italy
Destination Brazil

Italy passport holders can enter Brazil without a visa for up to 90 days.

Answer Visa-free 90 days

No visa needed

Entry requirement
Visa-free
Maximum stay
90 days
Apply before travel
No
Last updated
February 2026

What Italy passport holders need to do

  1. Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
  2. Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
  3. Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.

Italy is one of 103 passports in the “visa-free” group for Brazil. See the full Brazil visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in South America for Italy passport holders

Brazil is one of 126 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the Italy passport, which ranks #3 worldwide with a mobility score of 165. Of 12 destinations in South America, 11 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Argentina Visa-free 90 days
Bolivia Visa-free 90 days
Brazil Visa-free 90 days
Chile Visa-free 90 days
Colombia Visa-free 90 days
Ecuador Visa-free 90 days
Guyana Visa-free 90 days
Paraguay Visa-free 90 days
Peru Visa-free 90 days
Uruguay Visa-free 90 days
Venezuela Visa-free 90 days

All visa-free countries for the Italy passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Italian citizens need a visa for Brazil?

Italy passport holders can enter Brazil without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can Italy passport holders stay in Brazil?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

Do Brazil citizens need a visa for Italy?

Brazil passport holders can enter Italy without a visa for up to 90 days.

Brazil visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Brazil before you book.