Yes, Brazilian citizens need a visa for Vietnam. Brazil is not on Vietnam’s visa-free list, so every traveler, including children, needs a visa before boarding. The easiest choice is the Vietnam visa for Brazilian citizens issued online: a 90-day e-visa costing US$25 for single entry or US$50 for multiple entry, usually ready in about 3 working days. Many Brazilians also hold an Italian or Spanish passport, which changes the answer, as explained below.
This guide covers the points Brazilian travelers ask about most: how to enter long names with accents, the IOF tax on card payments, the time difference, Carnival and Tet in 2027, and the embassies on both sides.
Vietnam visa for Brazilian citizens: quick facts (November 2026)
- Visa needed: yes, for mainland Vietnam.
- Best option: 90-day e-visa, US$25 single / US$50 multiple entry.
- Italian or Spanish passport holders: 45 days visa-free on that passport. A Portuguese passport does not help.
- Card payment: IOF tax applies to international card purchases.
- Time difference: Vietnam is 10 hours ahead of Brasília.
Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for Vietnam?
Yes. Vietnam’s unilateral exemption covers 24 countries, mostly in Europe plus Japan and South Korea, and bilateral agreements cover several ASEAN neighbours, Chile and Panama. Brazil is in neither group, so Brazilian tourists, business travelers and students need a visa for the mainland. See the full list in our guide to who is exempted from Vietnam visa.
The exception is Phu Quoc island, where any foreign visitor can stay up to 30 days without a visa when arriving directly from abroad or after transiting through Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City without leaving the airport.
How many Brazilians visit Vietnam?
Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security recorded 19,071 Brazilian arrivals in 2019. Arrivals dropped to 432 in 2021 and recovered to 6,997 in 2022. Because the journey is long, many Brazilians combine Vietnam with Thailand, Cambodia or a stopover in Europe or the Middle East.
Vietnam visa for Brazilian citizens: your options
| Option | Length | Government fee | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| E-visa on a Brazilian passport | Up to 90 days | US$25 / US$50 | Almost every trip |
| Italian, Spanish or other listed passport | Up to 45 days | Free | Brazilians with European citizenship |
| Visa on arrival (approval letter) | As stated on the letter | US$25 / US$50 cash + letter fee | Some urgent air arrivals |
| Embassy visa, Brasília | Depends on type | Set by the embassy | Special cases |
| Phu Quoc exemption | Up to 30 days | Free | Phu Quoc island only |
Vietnam visa for Brazilian citizens with European citizenship
Millions of Brazilians have Italian, Spanish, German or Portuguese ancestry, and many hold a second passport. Italy, Spain and Germany are on Vietnam’s 45-day list, so you can enter visa-free on one of those passports for up to 45 days. However, Portugal is not on the list, so a Portuguese passport does not give visa-free entry. In every case, use the same passport from check-in to exit, and apply for the 90-day e-visa if your trip is longer than 45 days.
How to apply for a Vietnam visa as a Brazilian citizen
- Check your passport. It must be valid for at least six months after arrival, with blank pages.
- Copy your full name exactly. Brazilian passports often show several surnames. Enter every surname in the surname field and every given name in the given-name field, in the same order as the passport.
- Drop the accents if the form rejects them. Use the spelling from the two lines of letters at the bottom of your data page, where Ã, Ç and É appear as A, C and E. For example, JOÃO becomes JOAO.
- Prepare a 4×6 cm portrait on a white background with no glasses, plus a full scan of the data page. See our Vietnam visa photo guide.
- Apply on evisa.gov.vn or through a service if you want your form checked first.
- Pay, wait and print. Keep the registration code, then print and check the e-visa.
Paying with a Brazilian card
The e-visa fee is charged in US dollars to an international credit or debit card. Brazilian cards add IOF tax on international purchases, and your bank also applies its own exchange rate. Check that your card is enabled for international online payments before you start, so the payment does not fail halfway through the form.
When to apply: Carnival, holidays and Tet
In 2027, the calendars collide: Tet, Vietnam’s Lunar New Year, starts on Saturday 6 February, and Brazil’s Carnival follows on 8 and 9 February. During Tet, the Immigration Department pauses processing for about a week; in 2026, e-visas were not processed from 14 to 22 February. So if you plan to escape Carnival by visiting Vietnam, apply by mid-January. Also remember that Vietnam is 10 hours ahead: a form sent on Thursday evening in São Paulo already arrives on Friday morning in Vietnam. See our Vietnam visa processing time guide.
How much does a Vietnam visa for Brazilian citizens cost?
In short, the government fee is US$25 for single entry and US$50 for multiple entry, the same for every nationality, plus IOF and any bank fees. With a service, the exact total for a Brazilian passport appears before payment. Compare all routes in our Vietnam visa cost guide.
Embassies on both sides
- Embassy of Vietnam, Brasília: issues paper visas and handles consular matters. However, you do not need to visit it for an e-visa.
- Embassy of Brazil, Hanoi: contact it if you lose your passport or need consular help in Vietnam.
Before you go, check the travel information on Itamaraty’s consular portal and make sure your travel insurance covers medical care in Asia.
Worked examples
- Two friends from São Paulo, 3 weeks in Vietnam: two single-entry e-visas, 2 × US$25 = US$50, plus IOF on the card payment.
- A traveler from Porto Alegre with an Italian passport: no visa needed for a 30-day trip, if the whole journey is booked and flown on the Italian passport.
- A couple from Rio combining Vietnam and Cambodia over 5 weeks: two multiple-entry e-visas, 2 × US$50 = US$100.
FAQ: Vietnam visa for Brazilian citizens
Can Brazilians get a visa on arrival in Vietnam?
Only with an approval letter arranged before the flight, and only at international airports. See our guide to Vietnam visa on arrival.
Does a Portuguese passport give visa-free entry?
No. Portugal is not on Vietnam’s exemption list.
How long can Brazilian citizens stay?
Up to 90 days with an e-visa. A tourist e-visa generally cannot be extended inside Vietnam.
Do I need the Digital Arrival Card?
If you land in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Da Nang, Phu Quoc or Cam Ranh, submit the free card within 72 hours before arrival.
Sources: Vietnam National E-Visa Portal (evisa.gov.vn); Government Resolutions 44/NQ-CP and 229/NQ-CP on visa exemption; Vietnam Ministry of Public Security arrivals by nationality. Last reviewed: 9 November 2026. We are an independent visa service, not a government website.
