Brazil eVisa at Land Borders: What You Need to Know

Yes – the Brazil eVisa is valid at land border crossings, not just airports. US, Canadian, and Australian citizens with a valid eVisa can enter Brazil via land borders with Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana.

Which Land Borders Accept the Brazil eVisa?

Brazil shares land borders with 10 countries and the eVisa is accepted at official crossing points with all of them. Major land border crossings where the eVisa is accepted include:

• Argentina: Foz do Iguacu / Puerto Iguazu (most popular), Uruguaiana / Paso de los Libres
• Uruguay: Santana do Livramento / Rivera, Chuí / Chuy
• Paraguay: Foz do Iguacu / Ciudad del Este, Ponta Pora / Pedro Juan Caballero
• Bolivia: Corumba / Puerto Quijarro
• Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana: Official crossings accepted

Do I Still Need to Print the eVisa for Land Crossings?

Yes. The same rule applies as at airports: carry a printed copy of your Brazil eVisa when crossing at a land border. Brazilian Federal Police officers man land border control points and verify eVisa documents the same way as airport immigration.

What to Expect at a Brazil Land Border Crossing

1. Stop at the border control booth on the Brazilian side
2. Present your passport and printed eVisa to the Federal Police officer
3. Answer questions about your purpose of visit and duration of stay
4. Your passport will be stamped with an entry stamp
5. Proceed into Brazil

Land crossings can be busier and slower than airports during peak times, especially at the popular Foz do Iguacu / Puerto Iguazu crossing. Allow extra time.

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