Brazil passport → Germany

Germany visa for citizens of Brazil

Visa-freeVisa-exempt short tourist stay

Citizens of Brazil can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.

Verified · Last checked 2026-09-04. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.

Key facts

Entry route	Visa-free · Visa-exempt short tourist stay
How to apply	No visa needed — just go
Maximum stay	Up to 90 days
Government fee	No visa fee
Passport validity	At least 3 months
Biometrics	Required
Proof of funds	Sufficient funds for the stay and return journey may be requested; no fixed daily amount.

How to apply

1
Carry the qualifying passport
Travel with a valid Brazilian passport meeting the validity and issuance-age conditions.
2
Carry supporting evidence
Be prepared to show evidence of travel purpose, circumstances, and sufficient funds if requested.
3
Enter Germany without a visa
Brazil is listed as visa-exempt for entry to Germany, subject to the stated conditions.
4
Complete EES border registration
At the external Schengen border, fingerprints and a facial image are recorded for ordinary short-stay non-EU travelers.

Documents checklist

Identity

Valid Brazilian passport
Must remain valid at least three months after planned departure and have been issued within the previous 10 years.

Travel

Evidence of purpose and circumstances of the stay
Optional
May be requested at the border.

Financial

Evidence of sufficient means for the stay and return journey
Optional
May be requested; amount depends on the type and length of stay, with no fixed daily rates.

Supporting

Travel health insurance including repatriation
Optional
Official source recommends obtaining insurance; it does not expressly make it mandatory for this visa-free route.

Proof of funds

Funds must cover subsistence during the stay and the return journey; Germany states there are no fixed daily rates.

Good to know

The visa exemption is generally limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Gainful employment is not permitted during the visa-exempt stay.
Border officials may request documents showing the purpose and circumstances of the stay.
Border officials may request proof of sufficient funds for the stay and return journey.
Germany recommends travel health insurance covering repatriation; the source does not expressly state it is mandatory here.
The passport must be valid at least three months beyond planned departure and issued within the last 10 years.
Germany's EES is fully operational; fingerprints and facial images are recorded on entry for ordinary short-stay non-EU travelers.
ETIAS is planned for the last quarter of 2026 and is not yet an operative requirement as of this collection date.

FAQ

Do citizens of Brazil need a visa for Germany?

Citizens of Brazil can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Visa-exempt short tourist stay.

How long can citizens of Brazil stay in Germany?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

What documents do citizens of Brazil need for Germany?

Valid Brazilian passport; Evidence of purpose and circumstances of the stay; Evidence of sufficient means for the stay and return journey; Travel health insurance including repatriation.

How long must my passport be valid for Germany?

At least 3 months.

Sources

Overview of visa requirements/exemptions for entry into the Federal Republic of Germany
I do not need a visa for my trip to Germany. Are there things I should nevertheless bear in mind?
Digital recording of entry into the Schengen area (EES)
ETIAS Information (germany.info, third-party site)

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