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title: Germany visa for citizens of Brazil
description: Citizens of Brazil can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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# Germany visa for citizens of Brazil

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

- **Valid Brazilian passport** (Identity): Must remain valid at least three months after planned departure and have been issued within the previous 10 years.
- **Evidence of purpose and circumstances of the stay** (Travel, optional): May be requested at the border.
- **Evidence of sufficient means for the stay and return journey** (Financial, optional): May be requested; amount depends on the type and length of stay, with no fixed daily rates.
- **Travel health insurance including repatriation** (Supporting, 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.

## FAQs

### 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](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en/visa-service/231148-231148)
- [I do not need a visa for my trip to Germany. Are there things I should nevertheless bear in mind?](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de/service/fragenkatalog-node/32-sonstiges-606532)
- [Digital recording of entry into the Schengen area (EES)](https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/blueprint/servlet/de/2734332-2734332)
- ETIAS Information (germany.info, third-party site)

## More

- [Germany visa for every passport](/visa/germany)
- [Every destination for Brazil passport holders](/visa/passport/brazil)