Vessel or aircraft crew members, maritime workers (VIVIS)

Publicado em 12/07/2022 10h55 Atualizado em 06/04/2023 09h46

a) 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 working aboard cruise ships operating along the Brazilian coast or as aircrew members, as well as conducting maritime worker activities aboard foreign-flagged vessels or platforms operating in Brazilian jurisdictional waters (click here to check which other travel purposes it applies to).

Foreign nationals from countries with which Brazil holds visa exemption agreements benefit from Visitor Visa (VIVIS) waiver. Click here to check whether you require a VIVIS or not.

UK passport holders are exempt from VIVIS as long as their stay does not exceed 90 days per year (counted from the date of first entry, multiple entries permitted).

Please note: holders of International Aircrew Card and holders of Seaman's Card Discharge Book, issued in accordance to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) convention, are exempt from VIVIS as long as their stay does not exceed 90 days per year (counted from the date of first entry).

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.

b) Length & extension of stay

Validity period: limit date / deadline for the first entry in Brazil to take place – counted from the date of issue of the visa.

Up to 1 year. For some countries, by reciprocity, it can be of 3, 5 or 10 years.

Duration of stay: period during which the individual is allowed to remain in Brazil – counted from the date of first entry in the country.

Up to 90 days. For some countries, by reciprocity, it can be of up to 30 or 60 days, as indicated in the visa requirements table.

Extension of stay: non-extendable.

c) Visa fees

Click here for information regarding visa fee values and how to pay them.

d) Lodging the application, processing times & visa collection

Click here to book an appointment, check the processing times and see how to collect the visa, if approved.

e) Required documents

Documentation		Comments
1	Visa application form (Click here to access)	a) Completion instructions: The form must be filled in online. Enter complete information – please note that some fields are mandatory. 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 4). Applications without the uploaded documents will not be accepted. Click on the "Complete Application" button to generate the Visa Request Form Receipt (RER). b) After the form is concluded: Print and sign the RER; affix your photo on the indicated field. If the applicant is under 18 years old, the RER must be signed by both parents. Gather all original documents listed below. They must be presented during your interview at the Consulate, in addition to the RER. Please note: documents in digital format must be printed. 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, in the local standard specifications (3.5 x 4.5 cm).
4	Original invitation letter from the company to which the applicant is linked	The invitation letter must be printed on company letterhead and contain the following information: a) The applicant's full personal details, including job, position and function; b) Purpose of the trip (brief description of the activities) and intended length of stay; c) Details of the company and person in charge in Brazil (full name, telephone, e-mail etc.).