Brazil Launches Digital Temporary Visas for Travellers From Visa
Brazil has launched a new electronic visa system (VITEM) for citizens of visa-exempt countries who need to stay longer than a standard short-stay visit. The digital process replaces physical passport submissions for purposes like work, study, or digital nomadism, though it excludes citizens of the US, Canada, and Australia.
Why it matters
This shift streamlines international mobility and administrative processes for travelers and digital nomads, reflecting a broader global trend toward digitized consular services.
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Brazil has moved temporary visas online for citizens of countries that already enjoy short-stay exemptions, ending the routine requirement to physically submit passports for consular stickers.
The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs activated the new electronic system for temporary visas, known as VITEM, on September 1, 2026.
Brazil launches digital temporary visas for travellers from its visa-exempt countries. Photo. Source: Getty Images The change applies specifically to passport holders from nations currently covered by Brazil's short-stay visitor visa waiver, and it targets those who need to remain in the country beyond a brief holiday or business trip.
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