How long you can stay, by passport
| Passport | Stay | Details |
|---|---|---|
 EU, EEA or Swiss passport | 90 in any 180 days | Visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, under the EU–Brazil agreement in force since 1 March 2026. |
 UK, Canadian, Australian or NZ passport | 90 days a year | Visa-free for 90 days per year, counted from first entry. Federal Police may extend by up to 90 days (max 180 in 12 months) if asked before expiry. |
 US passport | e-Visa · 90 days | e-Visa required since 10 April 2025. Up to 90 days per stay; extension possible up to 180 days in 12 months. |
 Indian passport | Visa · 90 days | Visa required from a Brazilian consulate (no tourist e-visa). Up to 90 days; extension possible up to 180 days in 12 months. |
Counted in any 12 consecutive months.
The longest you can stay out of Brazil in a row before a standard permit lapses.
Tax residency in Brazil
Resident on day 184 of presence within any 12-month period. Resident from arrival if you come with a permanent visa or a job in Brazil.
Keeping a residence permit
A residence authorisation can be lost after more than 2 years abroad without justification (Decree 9.199/2017, art. 135).
How Noverstay keeps you inside the limit
The app logs the country you wake up in, even when it’s closed, and counts every rule above for your passport. It tells you the date you must leave by and reminds you 14 days before. Plan a trip first and it shows every limit it touches.
Questions
How long can a US citizen stay in Brazil?
e-Visa · 90 days. e-Visa required since 10 April 2025. Up to 90 days per stay; extension possible up to 180 days in 12 months.
How long can British citizens stay in Brazil?
90 days a year. Visa-free for 90 days per year, counted from first entry. Federal Police may extend by up to 90 days (max 180 in 12 months) if asked before expiry.
How long can EU citizens stay in Brazil?
90 in any 180 days. Visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period, under the EU–Brazil agreement in force since 1 March 2026.
How long can Indian citizens stay in Brazil?
Visa · 90 days. Visa required from a Brazilian consulate (no tourist e-visa). Up to 90 days; extension possible up to 180 days in 12 months.
When do you become a tax resident in Brazil?
You become tax resident after 183 days in any 12 consecutive months. Resident on day 184 of presence within any 12-month period. Resident from arrival if you come with a permanent visa or a job in Brazil.
How long can you be away from Brazil without losing your residence permit?
A residence authorisation can be lost after more than 2 years abroad without justification (Decree 9.199/2017, art. 135).
Can Noverstay count my days in Brazil automatically?
Yes. The Noverstay app logs the country you’re in each day, also when it’s closed, and reminds you before your visa or tax limit. Only the country, city and date are stored.
Official sources
Rules change often. This page is not legal or tax advice. Check the official source or a qualified adviser before you rely on a count.