Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reminded late-booking delegates this morning that applications for the special COP30 electronic visa (e-Visa) must be submitted no later than 23:59 BRT tonight. The deadline, published when the programme launched in September, has not been extended.
The e-Visa is compulsory for citizens of more than 90 countries that normally require a visa for short-stay visits to Brazil. It is free of charge for accredited COP30 participants and can be used for multiple entries until 31 December 2025. Processing has averaged six business days, but applicants who file today will receive an auto-generated confirmation that allows boarding provided the final visa is approved before arrival.
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Travel-risk consultants say several delegations underestimated processing times and are now racing to file last-minute applications. Carriers have been instructed to deny boarding to passengers whose confirmation e-mail is missing or whose passport data do not match exactly.
Corporate mobility teams should verify that employees have: (1) official UNFCCC acceptance letters; (2) a passport valid for six months from date of entry; and (3) a high-resolution JPEG photo that meets ICAO standards. Minors under 18 must still apply for a traditional visa at a Brazilian consulate.
Failure to obtain the e-Visa today means travellers will need to request an emergency visa at their nearest Brazilian mission—a process that can take up to five working days and cost US$ 160, jeopardising participation in high-level sessions that begin on 12 November.
The e-Visa is compulsory for citizens of more than 90 countries that normally require a visa for short-stay visits to Brazil. It is free of charge for accredited COP30 participants and can be used for multiple entries until 31 December 2025. Processing has averaged six business days, but applicants who file today will receive an auto-generated confirmation that allows boarding provided the final visa is approved before arrival.
Travel-risk consultants say several delegations underestimated processing times and are now racing to file last-minute applications. Carriers have been instructed to deny boarding to passengers whose confirmation e-mail is missing or whose passport data do not match exactly.
Corporate mobility teams should verify that employees have: (1) official UNFCCC acceptance letters; (2) a passport valid for six months from date of entry; and (3) a high-resolution JPEG photo that meets ICAO standards. Minors under 18 must still apply for a traditional visa at a Brazilian consulate.
Failure to obtain the e-Visa today means travellers will need to request an emergency visa at their nearest Brazilian mission—a process that can take up to five working days and cost US$ 160, jeopardising participation in high-level sessions that begin on 12 November.
