Brazilian citizens moving to Canada
Applicants from BR access CA through standard third-country visa routes listed below. Consult the destination's primary-source links for current eligibility and processing windows.
Tourist entry
No. Brazilian nationals require a visa to enter Canada, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Treaty & bilateral memberships
No nationality-specific treaty routes apply.
Consular processing: Applicable consular post in origin country
Routes with nationality-specific notes
All Canada routes
Express Entry — Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
Federal permanent-residence stream for applicants with qualifying Canadian work experience.
Express Entry — Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
Federal points-based permanent residence for skilled workers without prior Canadian experience.
Express Entry — Federal Skilled Trades (FST)
Permanent residence for qualified tradespeople with a Canadian job offer or provincial certification.
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Province-led permanent residence streams giving a 600 CRS boost when aligned with Express Entry.
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Open work permit for graduates of eligible Canadian Designated Learning Institutions.
Canadian Study Permit
Study permit for international students at Designated Learning Institutions, governed by provincial study attestation caps.
Spousal / common-law sponsorship (Canada)
Permanent residence sponsorship of spouses, common-law partners, or conjugal partners by Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
Frequently asked questions
Can Brazilian citizens enter Canada without a visa?
No. Brazilian nationals require a visa to enter Canada, even for short tourism. A separate residence or work route is required for long-term stay.
Which Canada visa routes are best suited to Brazilian applicants?
Common general routes used by Brazilian applicants include Start-Up Visa (Canada). Applicants from BR access CA through standard third-country visa routes listed below. Consult the destination's primary-source links for current eligibility and processing windows.
Where do Brazilian applicants typically apply for a Canada visa?
Applications are typically processed at Applicable consular post in origin country. Some digital and in-country applications can be filed directly with Canada's immigration authority without a consular visit.