You do not need a visa for Brazil if you have a Dutch passport

No visa needed

Dutch citizens can enter Brazil without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Brazil?

No. Dutch citizens can enter Brazil without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Brazil may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Photo: White background, 5x7cm, recent within 6 months
Round-trip flight itinerary or travel confirmation
Hotel reservation or invitation letter from host
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Yellow fever vaccination if from endemic area

Entry requirements for Dutch travellers

These rules apply specifically to Dutch passport holders entering Brazil as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Brazil
Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Brazil.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Brazil; -Foreign nationals residing in Brazil.
Brazil Ministry of External Relations Last checked 2026-07-24
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for the duration of stay in Brazil
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Brazil. The traveler's passport must remain valid throughout the traveler's stay in Brazil. The passport must have at least 2 blank pages.
Brazilian Nacional Aviation Agency Last checked 2026-07-22
Recommended
Recommended vaccinations for Brazil
Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles; -Yellow Fever for travelers aged 9 months or over if going to the states of Acre, Amapa, Amazonas, Distrito Federal (including the capital Brasilia), Espirito Santo, Goias, Maranhao, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul, Minas Gerais, Para, Parana, Piaui, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Rondonia, Roraima, Santa Catarina, Sao Paulo, Tocantins, as well as to designated areas of Bahia State. Yellow Fever Vaccination is also recommended for travelers visiting Iguazu Falls. Yellow Fever vaccination is not recommended for travelers whose itineraries are limited to areas not listed above, including the cities of Fortaleza and Recife. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
CDC - Brazil Last checked 2026-07-22
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Brazil
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Brazil.
Last checked 2026-07-22
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Brazil.
Last checked 2026-07-22
Not required
Transit visa is not required
Travelers do not need a visa to transit through Brazil.
Last checked 2026-07-22

A look at Brazil

Rio de Janeiro — Brazil's iconic coastal city and gateway to the country
Iguazu Falls — One of the world's most impressive natural wonders on Brazil's border
Sao Paulo — Brazil's economic capital and largest city in South America
The Amazon Rainforest — Home to incredible biodiversity and indigenous cultures