Visit Visa (VIVIS)

VIVIS

Publicado em 26/02/2026 14h10 Atualizado em 04/03/2026 17h01

General rules

Visitor Visas (VIVIS) are aimed at those travelling to Brazil for maximum stays of up to 90 days, without the intention to establish residence, for the purposes of:
tourism and transit
academic research
adoption
artistic or sports activities
attending conferences, seminars or meetings
auditing and consultancy
business
health treatments
journalistic coverage
study
volunteer work

VIVIS holders are strictly forbidden to practise any paid work in Brazil, but are allowed to receive payments from the government, a Brazilian employer, or a private entity for the purposes of daily allowances, artistic paychecks, compensation, or travel expenses, as well as to receive cash prizes in sports, artistic or cultural competitions.

Required documents

Documentation		Comments
1	Visa application form - RER (Click here to access)	The form must be filled in online. Parents' names must be entered in full (name and surname), exactly as displayed in the applicant's birth certificate. Upload the digital copies of all documents listed below (items 2 to 7). Applications without the uploaded documents will not be accepted. Click on the "Complete Application" button to generate the Visa Request Form Receipt (RER). Print and sign the RER; glue your photo on the indicated field. If the applicant is under 18 years old, the RER must be signed by both parents. Please note: documents in digital format must be printed (including bank statements downloaded from internet banking platforms). Documents shown on mobile device screens will not be accepted.
2	Valid passport	Must have at least two blank pages. Please note that pages reserved for amendments cannot be used for visa purposes.
3	One passport photo	The photo must be recent, against white background, passport type (2 x 2").
4	Flight ticket	One of the following documents must be submitted: Booking confirmation (paid ticket or e-ticket) containing the applicant's name and complete travel information (itinerary, flight numbers, arrival / departure dates); or Booking reservation or letter from a travel agent containing the applicant's name and complete travel information.
5	Proof of sufficient financial means, compatible with the entire stay in Brazil	At least one of the following documents must be submitted: Bank statements containing the account holder's name, current balance, and transactions from the last 3 months; and/or International credit card statements containing the card holder's name, available credit limit and transactions from the last 3 months; and/or The last 3 payslips.
6	Proof of residence	In the consulate's jurisdiction, such as driver's license
7	Proof of regular immigration status in the USA	Such as visa or green card, if not an American passport holder.
8	Letter from the Brazilian and USA company/organization, etc (for business only)	The letter should be in the company's letterhead, signed (no digital signatures are accepted) and should state: Nature of company’s/organization’s business or activities in Brazil; Applicant’s title and/or job description; Nature of business and activities to be conducted by applicant in Brazil; Name(s) and address(es) of Brazilian company(ies) with which applicant will conduct business; Contact(s) in Brazil: name(s), phone number(s) and corresponding position(s); Expected travel dates; Affirmation of company’s financial support of applicant while in Brazil; Affirmation that applicant will not provide any technical assistance or perform any salaried work while in Brazil (such activities require a work visa)
9	USPS money order	See visa fees below. No other type of money order will be accepted. Visa fees are non refundable.
10	Return envelope (for applications by mail)	U.S. Postal Service Priority or Priority Express envelope, pre-paid and self-addressed (this will be used to mail your passport back to you)

Additional requirements for minors

In addition to the visa application requirements stated above, applicants who are younger than 18 years of age at the time of application must present the following:

Original birth certificate;
Authorization for Issuance of Brazilian Visa for a Minor, signed by both parents. Signatures must be notarized by a notary from our jurisdiction;
If one parent has sole custody of applicant, a notarized copy of the court order awarding sole custody and exclusive parental rights must be presented.
If one parent is deceased, a death certificate must be presented.
For children of Brazilian parent(s): Declaração de Não-Cidadania declaring that the applicant is not a Brazilian citizen, signed by Brazilian parent(s). The signature must be notarized by a notary public of our jurisdiction;
Copy of passports or other form of photo ID for both parents.
- The name on the parent’s photo ID must match parent’s name on the child’s birth certificate. If said parent has changed his or her name since the issuance of the birth certificate, the parent must present documentation showing proof of the name change (e.g. marriage certificate or court order).

Additional requirements for citizens of certain countries

COUNTRY

VIVIS APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Azerbaijan*

Bangladesh*

Central African Republic*

Haiti*

Iran

Iraq

Jordan

Lebanon

Libya

Nigeria*

North Korea*

Pakistan

Palestine

Senegal*

South Sudan

Sudan

Syria

*Visa requires prior authorization from Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which can extend the processing time.

Original birth certificate (showing full names of applicant’s mother and father) translated into English or Portuguese with the appropriate certification by sworn translator.
Proof of employment (stating applicant’s occupation, name and address of employer, etc.)

Flight confirmation (showing dates of entrance into and exit from Brazil)

Hotel/lodging reservation and/or information on contact(s) in Brazil (name, address in Brazil, etc.)
Bank statements from the last three months

Visa fees

Country	Fee (USD)
Algeria	$85.00
Angola	$180.00
USA (physical visa) At the moment the Consulate of Brazil in Atlanta is not issuing physical VIVIS. Please refer to VFS to request an Evisa.	$185.00
Evisa (Australia, Canada and USA)	$80.00
all other countries	$80.00

How to submit your visa

Visas can be submitted:

In person at the consulate

Deliver the documentation listed above in a closed envelope at the reception containing applicant’s contact information (address, phone number, and email) in case contact is necessary. No third parties are allowed to deliver or pick up visas on applicant's behalf.
Delivery and pick up are Monday through Friday, from 1pm to 3pm, except holidays.
No appointments are necessary for visas.
The applicant will be contacted to pick up his/her documentation at the consulate.

By mail

Required documentation should be sent to the following address, using a USPS Priority or Priority Express envelope:

Consulate General of Brazil in Atlanta
Att: Visa Sector
3500 Lenox Rd NE, suite 800
One Alliance Center
Atlanta, GA 30326

Along with the required documentation for the visa, applicants must include an additional self-addressed, pre-paid return envelope (Priority or Priority Express flat-rate) from the U.S. Postal Service. This envelope will be used to return the visa to the applicant, and may be folded in half to fit inside the original sending envelope.

Return envelopes with addresses outside the United States will not be accepted.

The Consulate does not assume responsibility for any delay or loss by the postal service.

Processing time

Up to 10 days after the documentation is received by the consulate.

Still have doubts? Send an e-mail to visa.atlanta@itamaraty.gov.br

Emails inquiring about visa status or visa expediting will NOT be answered. The applicant should keep the tracking number of his/her envelopes to track the visa whereabouts.