Visitor VISA

GENERAL INFORMATION

Visa is the document granted by Consular Representations of Brazil abroad that allows the expectation of admission and stay of foreigners in the national territory, provided that the conditions established by law have been met.

To apply for a visa, foreigners must submit the visa application form duly completed, a valid travel document, proof of payment of consular fees, International Certificate of Immunization - when necessary, and other specific documents for the type of visa requested.

VISIT VISA

The visit visa will be issued to foreigners traveling to Brazil for staying up to 90 days without purposes of immigration or the exercise of paid activity (daily allowances, artistic paychecks, compensation or other travel expenses are allowed). Visit visas can be granted for those traveling for tourism, business, transit, artistic or sports activities, study, volunteer work, or to attend to conferences, seminars or meetings, among other purposes - provided there is no remuneration in Brazil and the stay does not exceed 90 days.

LIST OF COUNTRIES REQUIRING MANDATORY ENTRY VISAS

Read the Entry Visas to Brazil below to find out if you need a visa to travel to Brazil.

ENTRY VISAS TO BRAZIL (QGRV) - ENGLISH VERSION

WHERE TO APPLY FOR A VISA?

Itamaraty (the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) is the body of the Brazilian government responsible for granting visas, which occurs through the Embassies, General Consulates, Consulates and Vice consulates of Brazil abroad.

Take note that the Brazilian visa will never be granted in Brazilian territory. Therefore, it is not possible to obtain your visa in airports, ports of entry or any other point of the Brazilian border. Itamaraty and the Federal Police (agency responsible for immigration control in Brazilian borders) cannot and will not authorize the entry of foreign nationals who do not have the proper visa.

If the foreigner is already in Brazilian territory and wishes to extend his stay or obtain a residence permit, he or she must refer to the Ministry of Justice/Federal Police or the Ministry of Labour, if said authorization is for instance for work or research purposes.