Immigration 

Brazil | Visa exemption for Chinese nationals (reciprocity)

Summary

The Brazilian government has introduced a visa exemption for Chinese nationals traveling to Brazil for short-term stays, based on the principle of reciprocity.

The detail

According to a publication in the Brazilian Official Gazette (Diário Oficial da União – DOU) on May 7, 2026, Brazil will implement a visa waiver for nationals of the Republic of China holding valid ordinary passports.

Under this measure, eligible Chinese nationals will be exempt from obtaining a visitor visa for stays of up to 30 days, non-extendable, when traveling to Brazil for the following purposes:

• Tourism
• Business
• Transit
• Artistic or sporting activities

The measure came into effect on May 11, 2026, and will remain valid until December 31, 2026.

The implementation follows a reciprocal approach, in response to a policy adopted by China, in July 2025, which granted Brazilian nationals visa-free entry for stays of up to 30 days for similar purposes, also valid until December 31, 2026.

Impact

This measure is expected to facilitate short-term travel between Brazil and China, particularly for business and tourism purposes, by eliminating the requirement to obtain a visit visa prior to travel.

However, it is important to note that:

• The visa exemption applies only to short stays of up to 30 days and cannot be extended.
• It is limited to specific activities (tourism, business, transit, artistic or sporting activities).
• It does not authorize the performance of remunerated activities or employment in Brazil.

Travelers intending to engage in work or long-term activities in Brazil must obtain the appropriate visa or residence authorization.

Source

Brazilian Official Gazette (Diário Oficial da União – DOU), published on May 7, 2026.

How we can help

For Visit trips over 30 days, Vialto Partners will be happy to assist you with all stages of the electronic visa application process, for Chinese citizens, offering complete support from initial guidance on requirements to the correct completion and submission of the online application. We handle document review, prevention of inconsistencies, and monitoring of the application’s progress, ensuring greater security, speed, and peace of mind throughout the process.

Contact us

For a deeper discussion on the above, please reach out to your Vialto Partners point of contact, or alternatively:

Flavia Fernandes
Country Leader

Marisa Paleari
Partner

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