Brazil visas are classified according to the purpose of the trip to Brazil, and not according to the type of passport presented. The followings are the types of Brazil visas:
Fees charged by the Brazilian government are reciprocal, i.e., the applicant will pay the same fee a Brazilian national would pay to apply for the same type of visa to the applicant’s country of citizenship. Therefore, the visa fee varies according to the applicant’s nationality/citizenship.
You can apply for Temporary visas for realizing your short-term travel to Brazil. Reasons to apply for this type of visa can be tourism, visiting family or friends, business trips, short-term education, exchange programs, short-term work, and many other non-permanent nuances. You can check all the required documents for each type of visa application, visa fees, processing time, and where to apply for a visa below.
Brazil Visit Visa can be issued for the following reasons:
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.
2. Passport
3. Photo
4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
5. Job Certificate
6. Income Tax Revenue or Last Six Months Banking Statements
7. Proof of Accommodation
8. Round Trip Flight Reservation
9. In the Case of Minors:
10. If Attending a Conference/Seminar as either an Attendee or Speaker (if not receiving any form of payment or financial compensation), the Applicant should Include in His/Her Supporting Documents the Following:
*Additional documents can be required by the embassy
The average processing time for a Brazil Visit visa is 3-20 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.
Brazil Visit visa fee is 90-210 USD. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.
You will apply for the Brazil Visit visa in Brazil visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
The following categories are eligible to apply for Brazil VITEM I – Temporary Visa I: research, teaching, or academic extension:
2. Passport
3. Photo
4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
5. Round Trip Flight Reservation
6. Proof of Financial Capability
7. For Applicants Planning to Give a Paid Lecture or Seminar
8. For Applicants Planning to Engage in Research or Scientific Activities
9. For Applicants Planning to Engage in Activities Under an International Cooperation Program
10. For Exchange Students
11. For Applicants Traveling to Obtain Athletic Training
12. Applicants Who Wish to Volunteer to a Religious Entity, to a Social Services Organization, or to a Non-profit Non-governmental Organization
From sponsoring organization in Brazil:
From applicant:
13. For Applicants Intending to Undertake Professional Training at the Brazilian Branch of Their Company
*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.
The average processing time for a Brazil VITEM I – Temporary Visa I: Research, Teaching, or Academic Extension is 3-20 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.
Brazil VITEM I – Temporary Visa I: Research, Teaching, or Academic Extension visa fee is 135-400 USD. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.
You will apply for the Brazil VITEM I – Temporary Visa I: Research, Teaching, or Academic Extension visa in Brazil visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
Brazil VITEM II – Temporary Visa II: health care visa is designed for foreign nationals coming to Brazil to undergo health treatment with stays for more than 90 days. It also can be granted to the accompanying person of the patient who will undergo medical treatment, provided that medical necessity is proven. Within 90 days of entry in Brazil, holders of this type of visa must register at the Federal Police and submit a copy of the visa application form.
2. Passport
3. Photo
4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
5. Criminal Record
6. Original Full Birth Certificate
7. Proof of Sufficient Means to Cover the Treatment
8. Treatment Requirements
*Additional documents can be required by the embassy
The average processing time for a Brazil VITEM II – Temporary Visa II: Health Care Visa is 3-20 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.
Brazil VITEM II – Temporary Visa II: Health Care visa fee is 135-400 USD. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.
You will apply for the Brazil VITEM II – Temporary Visa II: Health Care Visa in Brazil visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
Brazil Vitem III - Humanitarian visas are issued to people such as refugees, stateless people, and those who need protection. Humanitarian visas are issued to only specific people for exceptional cases. The visa's validity can be 2 or more years and it can be extended or replaced with a Permanent Residence Permit in Brazil.
2. Passport
3. Photo
4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
5. Criminal Record
6. If the Applicant is Under 18 Years of Age
*Additional documents can be required by the embassy
The average processing time for a Brazil VITEM III –Temporary Visa III: Humanitarian Visa is 3-20 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.
Brazil VITEM III –Temporary Visa III: Humanitarian visa fee is 135-400 USD. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.
You will apply for the Brazil VITEM III –Temporary Visa III: Humanitarian Visa in Brazil visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
Brazil VITEM IV – Temporary Visa IV: student visa is required for foreign nationals traveling to Brazil as students, to attend regular courses, or to participate in exchange or internship programs. Brazil student visa holders are permitted to engage in paid activities in Brazil compatible with their course load provided that the activities performed are under applicable national laws. This temporary visa enables students to multiple entries within their authorized duration. Temporary visas will typically be valid for a period of up to one year unless otherwise stated. The length of stay in the country for holders of a temporary visa will be the same as the period of the visa validity unless otherwise stated. Applicants must apply for a visitor’s visa if their course or study program lasts 90 days or less.
2. Passport
3. Photo
4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
5. Flight Reservation
6. Proof of Financial Support for the Duration of Stay of the Applicant in Brazil
7. Certificate of Vaccination, if necessary
8. Introduction Letter from the Applicant’s School or Sponsoring Institution
9. Criminal Record
10. Original Documentation Outlining the Nature of the Studies/Activities Being Performed in Brazil
*Additional documents can be required by the embassy
The average processing time for a Brazil VITEM IV – Temporary Visa IV: As a Student Visa is 3-20 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.
Brazil VITEM IV – Temporary Visa IV: As a Student visa fee is 135-400 USD. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.
You will apply for the Brazil VITEM IV – Temporary Visa IV: As a Student Visa in Brazil visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
Brazil VITEM V – Temporary Visa V: paid work visa is required for foreign nationals traveling to Brazil with the purpose of work, with or without an employment relationship in the country. In the case of the employment relationship, the applicant must provide proof of a job contract. For applicants without an employment contract, evidence of a job offer with a Brazilian company is required. Issuance of work visas (VITEM V) will follow guidelines set out by the Brazilian National Immigration Council (CNIg). Please note that it is the sole responsibility of the sponsoring institution or company to carry out all the formalities at the Ministry of Labor in Brazil for the work visa process after labor approval. Work visas can only be processed at the Consular Section once the Brazilian Ministry of Labor issues a visa approval notice. Work visas will be good for multiple entries within the authorized duration. The length of stay in the country for holders of a temporary visa will be the same as the period of the visa validity unless otherwise stated.
2. Passport
3. Photo
4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
5. Visa Authorization Notice
6. Certificate of Vaccination, if necessary
7. Introduction Letter from the Applicant’s Sponsoring Institution
8. Criminal Record
*Additional documents can be required by the embassy
The average processing time for a Brazil VITEM V – Temporary Visa V: Paid Work Visa is 3-20 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.
Brazil VITEM V – Temporary Visa V: Paid Work Visa Fee is 135-400 USD. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.
You will apply for the Brazil VITEM V – Temporary Visa V: Paid Work Visa in Brazil visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
Brazil VITEM VI – Temporary Visa VI: Working-Holiday Visa is a type of visa based on reciprocity. It may be granted to New Zealand and French citizens between sixteen and thirty years of age traveling to Brazil for vacation and work.
2. Passport
3. Photo
4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
5. Copy of the Applicant's Birth Certificate
6. Proof of Financial Support for the Duration of Stay of the Applicant in Brazil
7. Criminal Record
8. Duly Filled out and Signed Vifet Applicant's Declaration
9. Flight Reservation
10. Proof of Medical and Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance, Valid throughout the Entire Stay in Brazil
*Additional documents can be required by the embassy
The average processing time for a Brazil VITEM VI – Temporary Visa VI: Working-Holiday visa is 3-20 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.
Brazil VITEM VI – Temporary Visa VI: Working-Holiday visa fee is 135-400 USD. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.
You will apply for the Brazil VITEM VI – Temporary Visa VI: Working-Holiday visa in Brazil visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
This type of visa is required for foreign citizens traveling to Brazil as a missionary, minister of religion, member of an institute of consecrated life, or member of a religious order. Issuance of religious activities visas (VITEM VII) will follow guidelines set out by the Brazilian National Immigration Council (CNIg). This temporary visa enables applicants for multiple entries within their authorized duration. Temporary visas will typically be valid for a period of up to one year unless otherwise stated. The length of stay in the country for holders of a temporary visa will be the same as the period of the visa validity unless otherwise stated. Applicants must apply for a visitor’s visa if their course or study program lasts 90 days or less.
2. Passport
3. Photo
4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
5. Flight Reservation
6. Certificate of Vaccination, if necessary
7. Criminal Record
8. Proof of Financial Support for the Duration of Stay of the Applicant in Brazil
*Additional documents can be required by the embassy
The average processing time for a Brazil VITEM VI – Temporary Visa VII: Religious Activities visa is 3-20 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.
Brazil VITEM VI – Temporary Visa VII: Religious Activities visa fee is 135-400 USD. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.
You will apply for the Brazil VITEM VI – Temporary Visa VII: Religious Activities visa in Brazil visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
Brazil VITEM VIII –Temporary Visa VIII – voluntary work visa designed for foreign nationals intending to establish temporary residence in Brazil to work as a volunteer for a Brazilian non-profit organization or one linked to a foreign government, without labor contract with Brazilian entities.
2. Passport
3. Photo
4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
5. If you are a Non-citizen in the Country you Apply, you Must Submit a Residence Permit Card
6. Criminal Record
7. Letter of Invitation Clearly Stating the Expected Arrival Date in Brazil
8. Copy of Birth Certificate, Clearly Stating Parents' Full Names
9. For Applicants/Dependents Under 18 Years Old
10. Notarized Letter of Invitation Issued by Brazilian Sponsoring Organization Attesting to the Volunteer Condition of the Work to be Performed
11. Notarized Copy of Brazilian Sponsoring Organization by-laws
12. Notarized Copy of the Act in which the Organization's Directors were Nominated or Elected
13. Notarized Copy of Brazilian Sponsoring Organization's Registration at the "Conselho de Assistência Social" or Certificate Qualifying as an Organization of Public Interest Issued by the Brazilian Ministry of Justice
14. Notarized Document Indicating the Place where the Volunteer Work will be Conducted and the Activities to be Performed by the Applicant
15. Notarized Written Statement from Brazilian Sponsoring Organization Guaranteeing the Maintenance of Volunteer in Brazil and His/her Repatriation at Term
16. Notarized Term of Responsibility from Brazilian Sponsoring Organization Guaranteeing Payment of All Hospital and Medical Expenses of the Applicant and His/Her Dependents while Their Stay in Brazil
17. Notarized Copy of the Document Proving that the Organization is Lawfully Operating in Brazil
18. Notarized Document Proving the Applicant's Professional Experience or Qualification Compatible with the Activities to be Performed.
*Additional documents can be required by the embassy.
The average processing time for a Brazil VITEM VIII –Temporary Visa VIII – Voluntary Work visa is 3-20 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.
Brazil VITEM VIII –Temporary Visa VIII – Voluntary Work visa fee is 135-400 USD. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.
You will apply for the Brazil VITEM VIII –Temporary Visa VIII – Voluntary Work visa in Brazil visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
Brazil VITEM IX –Temporary Visa IX – investor visa requires that, beforehand, the company willing to hire you in Brazil must file a petition for temporary residency at the Ministry of Labor – Ministério do Trabalho. Only after the Ministry of Labor grants the authorization you will be able to apply for a VITEM IX visa at the corresponding Consulate of Brazil. There are two categories of VITEM IX visa:
Manager, director, or executive with managerial powers to represent civil or commercial society, group, or economic conglomerate that carries out external investment in a company established in Brazil, with the potential to generate jobs or income.
For the purpose of investing for immigrants, a natural person, who intends, with its own resources of external origin, to invest in a legal entity in Brazil, in a project with potential for employment or income generation in Brazil.
2. Passport
3. Photo
4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
5. Criminal Record
6. Copy of Birth Certificate
*Additional documents can be required by the embassy
The average processing time for a Brazil VITEM IX –Temporary Visa IX – Investor visa is 3-20 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.
Brazil VITEM IX –Temporary Visa IX – Investor visa fee is 135-400 USD. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.
You will apply for the Brazil VITEM IX –Temporary Visa IX – Investor visa in Brazil visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
Brazil Temporary Visa X - Visa for Activities of Economic, Scientific, Technological, or Cultural Relevance has not been regulated by the Brazilian authorities yet.
The following people can apply for Brazil VITEM XI – Temporary Visa XI – family reunification visa:
2. Passport
3. Photo
4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
5. Criminal Record
6. Document that Proves the Relation Between the Visa Applicant and the Brazilian Citizen or Legal Resident
7. Statement Signed by the Visa Applicant Assuring, Under the Penalty of Law, that the Family Reunion Petitioner (Brazilian Citizen or Legal Resident) Lives in Brazil or will Move to Brazil
8. ID from the Brazilian Citizen or Legal Resident with whom the Visa Applicant wishes to Reunite
9. In the Case of Minors:
*Additional documents can be required by the embassy
The average processing time for a Brazil VITEM XI – Temporary Visa XI – Family Reunification visa is 3-20 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.
Brazil VITEM XI – Temporary Visa XI – Family Reunification visa fee is 135-400 USD. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.
You will apply for the Brazil VITEM XI – Temporary Visa XI – Family Reunification visa in Brazil visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
Brazil VITEM XII - Artistic or Sports Activities visa is issued to foreigners who are traveling to Brazil for attending sports activities, tournaments, or performing artistic shows/events.
2. Passport
3. Photo
4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
5. Criminal Record
6. Birth Certificate, Clearly Stating Parents’ Full Names, if Such Information is not available in the Passport
7. Flight Itinerary, Clearly Stating the Expected Arrival Date in Brazil
8. As applicable (for amateur athletes between 14 and 18 years old)
*Additional documents can be required by the embassy
The average processing time for a Brazil VITEM XII – Temporary Visa XII – Artistic or Sports Activities visa is 3-20 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.
Brazil VITEM XII – Temporary Visa XII – Artistic or Sports Activities visa fee is 135-400 USD. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.
You will apply for the Brazil VITEM XII – Temporary Visa XII – Artistic or Sports Activities visa in Brazil visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
People falling under the following categories can apply for this visa:
2. Passport
3. Photo
4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
5. Criminal Record
6. Flight Reservation
7. Hotel Reservation
8. Authorization Issued by the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs
9. Proof of Means
Taking into consideration the general level of prices in Brazil, the applicant should have a reasonable amount of money to cover expenses (aside from hotel and flight tickets)
10. Document Containing the Name of Parents (such as birth or marriage certificate)
*Additional documents can be required by the embassy
The average processing time for a Brazil VITEM XIII – Temporary Visa XIII – Temporary Visas due to the International Agreements visa is 3-20 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.
Brazil VITEM XIII – Temporary Visa XIII – Temporary Visas due to International Agreements visa fee is 135-400 USD. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.
You will apply for the Brazil VITEM XIII – Temporary Visa XIII – Temporary Visas due to International Agreements visa in Brazil visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
Brazil VITEM XIV – Temporary Visa XIV is granted to foreign nationals intending to establish temporary residence in Brazil by transferring retirement income or pension benefit due to death.
2. Passport
3. Photo
4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
5. Criminal Record
6. As Applicable:
7. Birth Certificate, Clearly Stating Parents’ Full Names ( if such information is not available in the Passport)
8. Flight Itinerary, Clearly Stating the Expected Arrival Date in Brazil
*Additional documents can be required by the embassy
The average processing time for a Brazil VITEM XIV – Temporary Visa XIV - Temporary Visas due to the Brazilian Immigration Policy visa is 3-20 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.
Brazil VITEM XIV – Temporary Visa XIV - Temporary Visas due to the Brazilian Immigration Policy visa fee is 135-400 USD. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.
You will apply for the Brazil VITEM XIV – Temporary Visa XIV - Temporary Visas due to the Brazilian Immigration Policy visa in Brazil visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
Citizens with previous authorization from the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to perform medical training in Brazil are eligible to apply for Brazil VITEM XV – VICAM - Temporary Visa.
2. Passport
3. Photo
4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
5. Flight Reservation
6. Hotel Reservation
7. Detailed Information on Applicant Place of Lodging in Brazil.
8. The Applicant may Submit Booking Confirmation from Hotels, Hostels, or Homestays. the Booking Number must be Visible, and It will be Verified.
9. If the Applicant is going to stay with a Host in Brazil, the Host must Sign a Letter, Notarize His/Her Signature in A Brazilian Office Registry and Attach a Copy of His/Her Valid Passport or Brazilian Id. The Host should Write Down All His/Her Contact Information, including Address, Phone Numbers, and E-mail.
10. Authorization Issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
11. Previous Approval of the Visa will be sent by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to the Embassy of Brazil in the Applicant’s Country through Cable. Without Previous Authorization, it will not be possible for the Embassy to Accept the Application.
12. Criminal Record
13. Proof of Means
Taking into consideration the general level of prices in Brazil, the applicant should have a reasonable amount of money to cover expenses (aside from hotel and flight tickets)
14. A Document Containing the Names of Parents (such as birth or marriage certificate)
*Additional documents can be required by the embassy
The average processing time for a Brazil VITEM XV – VICAM - Temporary Visa for Foreign Doctors (Medical Training) is 3-20 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.
Brazil VITEM XV – VICAM - Temporary Visa for Foreign Doctors (Medical Training) fee is 135-400 USD. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.
You will apply for the Brazil VITEM XV – VICAM - Temporary Visa for Foreign Doctors (Medical Training) in Brazil visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
Brazil diplomatic visa is directed to diplomats, government staff, employees of International Organizations with diplomatic status, and those on an official mission to Brazil, either permanent or temporary, with diplomatic status
Brazil official visa directed to those on official missions to Brazil, either permanent or temporary, without diplomatic status.
Brazil courtesy visa directed to family members of diplomatic and official visa holders other than the spouse, partner or children under the age of 21, authorities on non-official visits to Brazil, artist or Sportsperson (cultural courtesy visa),
Visa issuance requires approval by the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Visas will be issued for the duration of the mission, as approved by the authorities in Brazil, or on the basis of reciprocity. For stays over 90 days, holders of this type of visa must register with the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs within 30 days of entry in the country.
2. Passport
3. Photo
4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
5. Pre-approval by the Ministry of Foreign Relations or
*Additional documents can be required by the embassy
The average processing time for a Brazil Diplomatic/Official/Courtesy Visit visa is 3-20 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.
Applicants of Brazil Diplomatic/Official/Courtesy Visit are issued free of charge.
You will apply for the Brazil Diplomatic/Official/Courtesy Visit visa in Brazil visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
Brazil permanent visa (VIPER) is valid indefinitely, however, that the permanent visa implies that the applicant desires to reside permanently in Brazil. If the holder of a permanent visa, even after all registration procedures in Brazil have been completed, leaves the country for more than two years in a row, the visa will expire, the ID for foreigner (RNE) will automatically be revoked and the person will have to re-apply for a new permanent visa.
There are the following subcategories of Brazil Permanent visa (VIPER):
2. Passport
3. Photo
4. National Identity Card and Resident Permit/Visa Copy (if your country of residence and citizenship are different)
5. Family Reunion
6. Legal Dependents
7. Spouse
To apply for a permanent visa, foreign spouses of Brazilian citizens or permanent residents must present the following documents to the Consulate:
Documents required from the applicant:
Documents required from the sponsor:
8. Common-law / Stable Relationship
The Consulate now accepts applications for persons in a common-law union:
Documents required from the applicant:
In the absence of such certificate, provide:
Documents required from the sponsor:
9. Descendants
Descendants of a Brazilian citizen or permanent resident who are under 18 years old or of any age if incapable of supporting themselves are eligible to apply for a permanent visa under the family reunion category. The application must be accompanied by the original or certified true copy of the following specific documents:
Documents required from the applicant:
Documents required from the sponsor:
The Consular authority may grant a permanent visa, under the family reunion category, to a Brazilian descendent who is over 18 years old until the calendar year when he/she turns 24 years old, provided that the applicant is enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Brazil or abroad, and that equal treatment, under similar circumstances, would be given to a Brazilian in the applicant’s home country.
The case of incapacity to provide a livelihood should be supported by a judicial declaration or another certificate issued by a competent governing body.
10. Ascendants
A permanent visa may be granted to the ascendants of Brazilian citizens if it is proven that the applicant requires effective support from the sponsor. The application must be accompanied by the original or certified true copy of the following specific documents:
Documents required from the applicant:
The ascendant’s dependency on the Brazilian sponsor will be examined in light of the following requirements:
Documents required from the sponsor:
11. Sibling, Grandchild, Great-grandchild
Brazilian citizens’ or permanent residents’ siblings, grandchildren, and unmarried orphan great-grandchildren who are under 18 years old or of any age if incapable of supporting themselves are eligible to apply for a permanent visa under the family reunion category. The application must be accompanied by the original or certified true copy of the following specific documents:
Documents required from the applicant:
Documents required from the sponsor:
The Consular authority may grant a permanent visa, under the family reunion category, to siblings, grandchildren, or great-grandchildren of a Brazilian descendent or permanent resident until the calendar year when the applicant turns 24 years old, provided that he/she is enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Brazil or abroad, and that equal treatment, under similar circumstances, would be given to a Brazilian in the applicant’s home country.
The cases of incapacity to provide a livelihood should be supported by a judicial declaration or another certificate issued by a competent governing body.
12. Transfer Of Retirement Income
Foreigner retirees who meet certain criteria may apply for permanent residency in Brazil under the category of transfer of retirement income. The retiree may be accompanied by up to two dependants. He or she must prove to be able to transfer to Brazil on a monthly basis the amount of at least R$ 6,000.00 (six thousand reais). In case of bringing more than two dependants, there is an additional monthly transfer requirement of at least R$ 2.000,00 (two thousand reais) per dependant.
The application must be accompanied by the original or certified true copy of the following specific documents:
13. Director, Manager Or Administrator Of Religious Authority, Social Service Or Non-profit Non-governmental Organization
VIPER can be granted to foreigners who come to the country voluntarily, to assume the position of director, manager, or administrator of a religious entity, a social services, or non-governmental organization, not employed by a legal entity based in Brazil.
The application must be accompanied by an original or certified copy of the following specific documents:
The request must be submitted directly to the Brazilian Consular Office which has jurisdiction over the place of residence of the foreigner.
*Additional documents can be required by the embassy
The average processing time for a Brazil Permanent Visa (VIPER) is 5-30 calendar days. It depends on your visa application country.
Brazil Permanent Visa (VIPER) fee is 150-360 USD. The fee may vary depending on your nationality or your country of submission.
You will apply for the Brazil Permanent Visa (VIPER) in Brazil visa application centers, embassies, or consulates, whichever accepts visa applications in your country of residence. If there is none of them in your country, you need to apply to the nearest embassy or consulate to your location.
Not surely. There is no guarantee that you will be allowed to enter and stay in the country. The Brazilian Federal Police determine entry at the port of entry, and your passport will be stamped upon approval.
Brazil does not give visas on arrival. Those required to hold a visa to travel to Brazil must apply for one in advance at a Brazilian consular post abroad.
Beyond 90 days, you must request an extension with the Brazilian Federal Police. Without proper authorization, a fine will be applied, and you will be subject to immediate removal from the country. Overstaying is considered unlawful immigration, even if the visa is still valid. If you overstay, you will be breaking the law, subject to deportation, and may be prohibited from reusing the visa. After staying a total of 180 days, you will not be able to get another extension. You will have to wait for a period determined by the Embassy or Consulate before reapplying for a visa.
When you travel to Brazil, you will have to take both passports with you: the new one as a valid travel document, and the old one with a valid visa. You do not need to apply for a new visa if the one in your expired passport is still valid.
In some circumstances, a visa may be denied. Common reasons are fraud or misrepresentation, disrespect for the visa adjudicator or for Brazil, criminal record, security risk, lack of strong ties to the country of residence, intention to reside or work in Brazil when not authorized, lack of a legitimate reason for traveling, not having travel arrangements or health/travel insurance, applying on excessively short notice, previous rejection of a visa application and prior immigration violations, among others. If your visa is rejected, the processing fee will not be refunded.
Yes, but you must prove, with supporting evidence, that the reasons for which your previous application was denied are no longer valid.
A visa waiver means that you will not need a visa if you meet certain conditions related to:
Most visa waivers are granted for short term tourist or business trips based on reciprocity or bilateral agreements.
You do not need to apply for a visa waiver. If you are eligible for the waiver, it will be automatically provided your passport eligible for the waiver is valid throughout the trip (+1 day for US citizens, +3 months for countries part of the European Union, or +6 months for other countries).
Have in mind that:
It is important to note that your visa allows you to stay in Brazil exclusively for the specific purpose for which it was issued. For instance, you are not allowed to work if you have been granted a tourist or student visa. Always clearly state the purpose of your trip when applying for a visa.