Hi everyone. Today we’ve got an important update for travelers going to Brazil who require a visa.
There’s now a free e-visa available for participants of November’s COP 30 Climate Conference.
As you may know, since April 2025, Brazil has made it mandatory for American, British, and Australian passport holders to obtain an e-visa for tourism, business, or transit purposes, along with other nationalities that already needed a visa.
But in this blog we’re talking about the big news — Brazil will offer a free electronic visa for all international participants traveling to attend the COP 30 Climate Summit.
This is major news for anyone heading to Belém for COP 30 this November 2025, especially if you’re coming from a country that normally requires a visa to enter Brazil.
Brazil expects around 50,000 participants from all over the world, including heads of state, NGOs, scientists, journalists, and climate activists.
To make travel easier, the Brazilian government has confirmed it will waive visa fees for attendees and issue free e-visas instead.
This specific e-visa application will be available through an online platform, which we’ll link in the description.
You’ll need to upload your COP 30 accreditation, confirmed in the UNFCCC online registration system (ORS). Once approved, you’ll receive your visa digitally — no embassy visits, no processing fees.
Processing can take up to 10 days, and after approval, the visa will be sent electronically.
So, who does this apply to?
The free e-visa will be required for COP 30 participants coming from countries that normally need a visa to enter Brazil.
On the other hand, citizens of visa-exempt countries, like most EU nations, the UK, or Argentina, won’t need to apply at all.
This move is part of Brazil’s broader effort to make participation in COP 30 as accessible and inclusive as possible. It also helps reduce paperwork and costs for visitors, especially those from countries that usually pay high visa fees.
And just to clarify — this is not a tourist visa. It’s a special visa category only for COP 30 participants.
If you’re planning to visit Brazil for tourism or business unrelated to the event, the regular visa rules and fees still apply.
If you are also thinking about a new life in Brazil, click the Apply For Residency button and let us help you. After completing the form, one of our lawyers will contact you to discuss your options.
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