Travel & Visas

Visit the website to review the latest framework grid on visa requirements by Country (in alphabetical order).

A reputable 3rd party website, VisaHQ, has a quick way of checking your visa entry requirements. We offer this as a user friendly guide only, and are not endorsing or recommending VisaHQ’s services.

Citizens travelling with passports from Australia, Canada and the United States visiting Brazil for tourism and business will be subject to visa requirements for entry into Brazilian territory starting from April 10^th, 2025. These citizens can require e-Visas through the portal https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/. According to the website (as of April 20 2026) “The process is easy, and quick and if the requirements mentioned below are met, in a few days the applicant will receive the e-Visa on his or her e-mail.”

Visit the website for information on application requirements 

An official Letter of Invitation to obtain a Visa and authorization to attend the CogSci 2026 Conference can be requested after submitting to the PCS account to avoid long wait times. Please contact the Conference Secretariat to request an official Letter of Invitation.

You may be asked for proof that you are attending a meeting or convention and it may be useful to have a copy of the meeting agenda and/or registration on hand.

Lodging your application, processing times & visa collection:

Please visit the Brazil Gov website for all information relating to visa applications. Please be aware that processes can change and that webpages are updated regularly:

Processing times for visa applications vary depending on the visa office and the time of the year.  Participants are encouraged to apply approximately 12 weeks in advance of their departure date to ensure they receive the visa in time.