Brazil

Visa required

SOUTH AMERICA

Felon entry rules

VISA REQUIRED — Effective April 10, 2025, U.S. citizens must obtain a visa to enter Brazil.
The e-Visa (most common route) requires certification that the applicant has NEVER been "arrested or convicted for any offense or willful crime." Applicants with any such history cannot use the e-Visa.
Persons with criminal records must apply in person at the nearest Brazilian Consulate and undergo manual review.
Brazilian immigration law does not specify a minimum sentence threshold — any arrest or conviction disqualifies e-Visa eligibility.
Consular review is case-by-case; outcomes are unpredictable.
️ Change effective April 10, 2025 — this is a significant departure from prior practice.

Registered person entry rules

No separate RSO-specific statutory bar beyond the general criminal record disqualification on e-Visa.
Sexual offenses, especially against minors, are likely to result in consular denial during manual review.
IML notifications transmitted to Brazilian federal police.

IML notice

21-day advance notice applies for covered registered persons.

Yes — 21-day advance notice required for covered registered persons (sex offenses against minors). U.S. law obligation; CBP/Angel Watch Center notifies destination country.

Full access adds direct links to the official statute and law text cited above, plus attribute filtering and side-by-side country comparison.

Get full access