Brazil fans: Do you need a visa or eTA to enter Canada for the 2026 World Cup?
Brazilian football fans planning to travel to Canada for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with matches hosted in Toronto and Vancouver, must understand Canada's entry requirements well in advance. The tournament promises excitement, but getting the right travel document is the necessary first step. For most Brazilian citizens, this means applying for a visitor visa, officially called a Temporary Resident Visa (TRV), though some may qualify for an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA).
Canada's entry rules for Brazilians: It's not always an eTA
Canada has different entry requirements based on a traveller's nationality and how they plan to arrive. Generally, citizens from visa-exempt countries need an eTA if flying to Canada, while those from non-visa-exempt countries need a TRV. Brazil is an interesting case: while not broadly visa-exempt, some Brazilian citizens can be eligible for an eTA.
This applies only if they have held a Canadian visitor visa in the last 10 years or currently hold a valid non-immigrant visa from the United States. If a Brazilian fan does not meet either of these specific criteria, they will need a TRV to enter Canada, no matter how they travel. This often confuses people, so checking the official Canada.ca 'find out if you need a visa' tool is always