Does Brazil still stamp passports in 2026?
Yes - Brazil still uses an ink stamp at immigration, but the Federal Police are explicit that not every passport gets one.
Status Still stamps
Brazil has not switched to a digital-only border. The Federal Police still run manual immigration control at international airports and land crossings, and an inked entry stamp with your authorised period of stay is the normal outcome. Keep a blank page free.
But the important caveat comes from the Federal Police themselves. Their official FAQ states that "nem sempre o passaporte é carimbado durante o controle migratório, seja na entrada ou saída do país" - the passport is not always stamped during immigration control, on entry or exit. So a missing Brazilian stamp is not an error and does not mean your trip went unrecorded.
The same page explains why: "independente desses carimbos, os países mantém registros eletrônicos das movimentações migratórias" - regardless of the stamps, countries keep electronic records of border movements. The ink is a courtesy on top of the database, not the database itself.
How to still get a stamp
You will usually get one without asking. If you cross at a busy airport and the officer waves you through, ask politely before you leave the booth - it is a manual desk, so the stamp is right there.
Sources
- Carimbo no passaporte, deportação, recusa de entrada - Polícia Federal (Brazil)
- Controle Migratório - Polícia Federal (Brazil)
Sources last checked September 7, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Brazil still stamp passports in 2026?
Yes - Brazil still uses an ink stamp at immigration, but the Federal Police are explicit that not every passport gets one.
How do I get a Brazil passport stamp as a souvenir?
You will usually get one without asking. If you cross at a busy airport and the officer waves you through, ask politely before you leave the booth - it is a manual desk, so the stamp is right there.
Does a missing stamp mean my entry was not recorded?
No. Border authorities keep an electronic record of entries and exits regardless of whether ink goes in the passport. The stamp is a copy of the record, not the record itself.