Visa Requirements for Australians Visiting São Paulo in 2026
Brazil and Australia have a visa exemption arrangement allowing Australian passport holders to enter Brazil, including São Paulo, for up to 90 days per visit for tourism purposes. Here is what Australian travellers need to know about entry requirements for São Paulo and Brazil in 2026.
Visa-Free Entry — 90 Days
Australians can enter Brazil without a visa for stays of up to 90 days per visit for tourism, visiting friends and family, or business meetings. No advance application, no electronic authorisation, and no entry fee is charged under this arrangement. Brazil eliminated the Australian visa requirement and the associated reciprocity fee in 2019 and the arrangement remained in place as of 2026 — verify with DFAT Smartraveller that this is still current before departure.
Arriving at Guarulhos International Airport (GRU)
São Paulo is served by Guarulhos International Airport (GRU, also known as Cumbica), approximately 25km northeast of the city centre. This is Brazil's busiest airport and the arrival point for most international flights from Australia (typically routing via Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, or Miami). São Paulo also has a secondary airport, Congonhas (CGH), which handles domestic flights only. On arrival at GRU, complete the immigration form distributed on the flight (or available at the airport) and present it with your passport to the federal police immigration officer at the arrivals hall.
Passport Requirements
Your Australian passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned date of arrival in Brazil. Airlines operating routes to Brazil will enforce this requirement at check-in in Australia. Your passport must have at least one blank page for the Brazilian entry stamp.
What Brazilian Immigration May Ask For
At Guarulhos Airport, federal police immigration officers may ask for: your valid Australian passport; your completed immigration form; evidence of onward or return travel from Brazil (a return flight or onward booking — one-way arrivals can attract questions and Brazil formally requires evidence of return travel); and evidence of accommodation or the address where you will be staying in Brazil.
Yellow Fever Vaccination
Brazil requires proof of yellow fever vaccination for travellers arriving from certain countries where yellow fever is endemic. Australians arriving directly from Australia are not automatically required to present a yellow fever certificate on entry to São Paulo specifically, but: if your Brazil itinerary includes travel to the Amazon Basin, Pantanal, or other jungle regions, yellow fever vaccination is strongly medically recommended; and if you plan to travel to other South American countries after Brazil that have yellow fever entry requirements, you will need the vaccination. Consult a travel medicine clinic in Australia before your Brazil trip.
Extending Your Stay
Australians wanting to stay in Brazil beyond 90 days need to apply for a visa extension through the Federal Police (Polícia Federal) in Brazil before the initial period expires. Brazil also offers a Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV) for remote workers — apply through the Brazilian Embassy in Canberra before departure.
Where to Check Current Requirements
- DFAT Smartraveller: smartraveller.gov.au (Brazil entry requirements)
- Brazilian Embassy Canberra: canberra.itamaraty.gov.br
- Australian Consulate-General São Paulo: +55 11 2112 6200 (Alameda Santos 700, 9th Floor, Cerqueira César, São Paulo)
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