Types of Visa

Publicado em 09/08/2022 17h07 Atualizado em 28/08/2025 21h03

The type of visa will be determined according to the purpose of your trip.

VISA TYPE	DESCRIPTION
VIVIS (UP TO 90 DAYS)	Tourism: sightseeing, informative trips, cultural trips, educational trips, leisure, family visit, conferences, seminars, congresses, and meetings. Business: business meetings and events, fairs, contract signature, audit, consulting. Artistic or sports activity, health treatment; study, research, teaching, academic extension and supervised academic training, volunteer work, adoption of Brazilian minor, aircraft or ship crew members, journalistic coverage, filming.
VITEM I	Research, teaching, or academic extension (more than 90 days)
VITEM II	Health treatment (more than 90 days)
VITEM III	Humanitarian/refugee (only for Haitians or stateless who live in Haiti)
VITEM IV	Study (more than 90 days)
VITEM V	Work/technical assistance or technology transfer
VITEM VI	Work in Brazil during vacation (only for New Zealanders and French)
VITEM VII	Religious activity (more than 90 days)
VITEM VIII	Volunteer work (more than 90 days)
VITEM IX	Investment
VITEM X	Economic, scientific, technological, or cultural activities
VITEM XI	Family reunion with a Brazilian citizen or a foreign citizen who is resident in Brazil
VITEM XII	Artistic or sports activity under contract (more than 90 days)
VITEM XIII	International agreement
VITEM XIV	Retirement visa and Digital Nomad visa
VIDIP	Diplomatic
VISOF	Official
VICOR	Courtesy
VIPER	Permanent Visa (only for Uruguayans)

VIVIS – VISITOR VISA

Important Notice: Citizens of the United States, Canada, and Australia traveling to Brazil for tourism, business, transit, sports, or artistic activities, for stays of up to 90 days, must apply exclusively for the E-Visa/Visitor Visa (VIVIS). The E-Visa must be requested through a third-party company, via the VFS Global portal. For details on how to apply, click here.

Attention: Citizens of other countries who require a visitor visa to enter Brazil must apply directly at the Consulate by following the instructions below.

Eligibility:

Visitor Visa (VIVIS) may be granted to visitors for a short stay (up to 90 days), for the following purposes:
- Tourism: sightseeing, informative trips, cultural trips, educational trips, leisure, family visit, conferences, seminars, congresses, meetings.
- Business: business meetings and events, fairs, contract signatures, audit, consulting;
- Artistic or sport activity.
- Health treatment.
- Study, research, teaching, academic extension and supervised academic training.
- Volunteer work.
- Adoption of Brazilian minor.
- Aircraft or ship crew members.
- Journalistic coverage and filming.
Important Rules about Visitor Visa (VIVIS):

NO EMPLOYMENT IN BRAZIL: The beneficiary of a visitor visa is prohibited from engaging in paid employment in Brazil. Not valid for paid work in Brazil.

SOME TYPES OF PAYMENTS ARE ALLOWED: The beneficiary of a visitor visa may receive certain forms of payment from the government, from a Brazilian employer or from a private entity, such as reimbursement for travel expenses (the Consular Authority will verify the applicant’s paperwork in order to stablish if the payment to be received by the applicant is compatible with the visitor visa). If the applicant is going to receive any sort of payment from Brazilian sources, he/she must provide comprehensive paperwork related to the intended trip. The visitor visa can also be used for travelers that intend to compete for prizes, including money, sports competitions or artistic or cultural competitions. The following types of payment are allowed: daily allowances, artistic paychecks, compensation or other travel expenses.

STOPOVERS AND TRANSIT: No visa is required for stopovers or connections in Brazilian airports, provided that the visitor does not leave the international transit area. If the traveler is going to leave the international transit area, a visit visa is required.

THE SAME VISITOR VISA CAN BE USED FOR DIFFERENT PURPOSES: A visitor visa can be used for different purposes, in the same trip or in different occasions, provided the purposes are covered by the visitor visa rules listed above. Example: you can apply for a visitor visa for a tourist visit and, in the future, use the same visa for a business trip; or you can do business and tourism in the same trip.

VISITOR VISAS ARE USUALLY GOOD FOR MULTIPLE ENTRIES. The Brazilian Government decides at its own discretion the type of Visa and duration granted. The maximum stay in Brazil will be decided by the Federal Police of Brazil.

General Requirements:

PASSPORT: Signed, valid up to the end of your trip and with at least one visa blank page available (amendment pages are not accepted).
Visa Application Form: One per applicant, completely filled out online and signed by the passport holder or his/her parents/guardians. You will need to print only the receipt page with the bar code.
PHOTO: One recent 2” x 2” passport-photo size, front view, white background.
PROOF OF RESIDENCY in the jurisdiction of the Consulate.
Evidence of INCOME: Proof of financial capability during stay in Brazil (i.e., copy of bank/credit card statements or paychecks/paystubs). If you don’t have any of those, you may present an Affidavit of Support Form (must be notarized and accompanied by your sponsor’s ID, or a notarized copy, if he or she can’t come to the interview, and your sponsor’s proof of income). Please click here to access the Affidavit of Support Form.
Evidence of LEGAL STAY IN THE U.S.: copy of green card or valid visa.

Additional Requirements (if applicable):

BUSINESS PURPOSE: Invitation letter.
FILMING: Authorization letter issued by ANCINE.
ADOPTION OF BRAZILIAN MINOR: Copy of the court order that authorized the international adoption or copy of the court order that enabled the foreigners to adopt a Brazilian minor.
FOREIGN RESIDENTS: Copy of the US Alien Resident Card and/or a passport with a valid US visa.
MINORS: Please click here to access the requirements for Minors.

You must UPLOAD, when filling out your Visa Application:

PHOTO (2" x 2" passport-photo size) and SIGNATURE;
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS, if applicable;
REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS, if applicable.

FEES: Please click here to see the fees.

PLEASE NOTE: The documents listed above are not all-inclusive. Additional documents may be requested at the discretion of Consular Authority.

ITEM I – Research, Teaching or Academic Extension
(More than 90 days)

Eligibility:

1) Scientist, professor, researcher or other professional with no employment contract with a Brazilian institution who will stay over than 90 days in Brazil. If applicant will stay less than 90 days, the appropriate VISA will be VIVIS.

a) Scientist or researcher who will conduct a research awarded by scholarship, allowance or research grant.

b) Scientist, researcher or professional who will conduct a research under an international cooperation agreement recognized by the Brazilian Ministry of External Relations.

c) Scientist, researcher or professional who will participate in research projects established between foreign institutions or centers of research and development of foreign companies with Brazilian institution or company (incubator, scientific, technological and innovation institution, core of technological innovation, support foundation, educational institution and public and private research). The project must be authorized by Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (“MCTI”) in Brazil. If applicant will stay less than 90 days, the appropriate VISA will be VIVIS, although the project still needs an authorization from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (“MCTI”) in Brazil.

d) Professor who will participate in academic extension or teaching awarded by scholarship granted by a Brazilian institution recognized by the Ministry of Education in Brazil.

e) Professor, researcher or PhD student who will conduct a research or teaching awarded by Fulbright grant.

2) Scientist, professor, researcher and other professional with employment contract with a Brazilian institution who will conduct a research, teaching or academic extension.

General Requirements:

1) PASSPORT: Signed, valid up to the end of your trip and with at least one visa blank page available (amendment pages are not accepted).

2) VISA APPLICATION FORM: One per applicant, completely filled out online and signed by the passport holder or his/her parents/guardians. You will need to print only the receipt page with the bar code.

3) PHOTO: One recent 2” x 2” passport-photo size, front view, white background.

4) EVIDENCE OF INCOME: Proof of financial capability during stay in Brazil (i.e., research grant, copy of bank/credit card statements or paychecks/paystubs). If you don’t have any of those, you may present an Affidavit of Support Form (it must be notarized and accompanied by your sponsor’s ID, or a notarized copy, if he or she can’t come to the interview, and your sponsor’s proof of income). Please click here to access the Affidavit of Support Form.

5) INVITATION LETTER: Invitation letter from a Brazilian institution or company informing activities to be pursued by the applicant.

6) BACKGROUND CHECK: FBI Clearance or Local Police Department Clearance issued within the last six months.

7) BIRTH CERTIFICATE: copy of your birth certificate.

NOTE: Once in Brazil, you must present an APOSTILLED version of your ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE when registering the visa with the Federal Police (within 90 days of arrival). The document should also be translated by a sworn translator in Brazil (“tradutor juramentado”).

Additional Requirements (if applicable):

1) ELIGIBILITY FOR ITEM A): STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT (“termo de compromisso”). Please click here to access the Statement of Commitment.

2) ELIGIBILITY FOR ITEM B): INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT, memorandum of understanding, additional protocol or equivalent, in which the applicant is named. Proof of professional expertise stating the professional qualifications of the applicant.

3) ELIGIBILITY FOR ITEM C): AUTHORIZATION granted by Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (“Portaria do MCTI”) in Brazil, published in the Official Gazette (“Diário Oficial da União), and
STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT (“termo de compromisso”). Please click here to access the Statement of Commitment.

4) ELIGIBILITY FOR ITEM E): FULBRIGHT letter indicating the terms of the award.

5) ELIGIBILITY FOR GROUP 2): AUTHORIZATION granted by the Ministry of Justice in Brazil.

6) FOREIGN RESIDENTS: Copy of the US Alien Resident Card and/or a valid visa.

7) MINORS: Please click here to access the requirements for minors.

You must UPLOAD, when filling out your Visa Application:

PHOTO (2" x 2" passport-photo size) and SIGNATURE;
BACKGROUND CHECK and BIRTH CERTIFICATE;
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS;
REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS, if applicable.

FEES: Please click here to see the fees.

PLEASE NOTE: The documents listed above are not all-inclusive. Additional documents may be requested at the discretion of Consular Authority.

VITEM II – Health Treatment
(More than 90 days)

Eligibility:

Any person traveling to Brazil to undergo a health treatment that is expected to last more 90 days.
If an applicant will stay up to 90 days, VIVIS will be the appropriate visa.
If an applicant is underdoing an organ transplant, the Ministry of Health in Brazil requires specific medical report from the doctor. Please contact visa.la@itamaraty.gov.br.

General Requirements:

PASSPORT: Signed, valid up to the end of your trip and with at least one visa blank page available (amendment pages are not accepted).
VISA APPLICATION FORM: One per applicant, completely filled out online and signed by the passport holder or his/her parents/guardians. You will need to print only the receipt page with the bar code.
PHOTO: One recent 2” x 2” passport-photo size, front view, white background.
EVIDENCE OF INCOME: Proof of financial capability during stay in Brazil (i.e., research grant, copy of bank/credit card statements or paychecks/paystubs). If you don’t have any of those, you may present an Affidavit of Support Form (must be notarized and accompanied by your sponsor’s ID, or a notarized copy, if he or she can’t come to the interview, and your sponsor’s proof of income). Please click here to access the Affidavit of Support Form.
BACKGROUND CHECK: FBI Clearance or Local Police Department Clearance issued within the last six months.
BIRTH CERTIFICATE: copy of your birth certificate.

Additional Requirements (if applicable):

PROOF that the applicant fulfills one of the following requirements:
- - Financial capability for paying for the medical treatment in Brazil;
- - International health insurance valid in Brazil which will cover the medical treatment expenses; or
- - Statement of health care provision established by an international agreement.
AFFIDAVIT by the patient's medical doctor recommending the treatment.
COST of the treatment estimated by the doctor, clinic or hospital where the medical treatment will be done.
LETTER from the medical doctor OR from the clinic/hospital where the medical treatment will be done stating that the Brazilian Public Healthcare System (SUS) will NOT be responsible for any expenses (except for the cases established by an international agreement).
FOREIGN RESIDENTS: Copy of the US Alien Resident Card and/or a valid visa.
MINORS: Please click here to access the requirements for minors.

You must UPLOAD, when filling out your Visa Application:

PHOTO (2" x 2" passport-photo size) and SIGNATURE;
BACKGROUND CHECK and BIRTH CERTIFICATE;
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS;
REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS, if applicable.

FEES: Please click here to see the fees.

PLEASE NOTE: The documents listed above are not all-inclusive. Additional documents may be requested at the discretion of Consular Authority.

VITEM III – Humanitarian/Refugee

Eligibility:

At this moment, only Haitians may request this type of visa.

This visa can be issued exclusively by the Brazilian Embassy in Port-au-Prince, capital of Haiti.

VITEM IV – Study
(More than 90 days)

Eligibility:

REGULAR COURSE: Students attending in courses such as elementary school, middle school, high school, undergraduate, graduate. The required duration of the class schedule must be at least 15 hours per week.
INTERNSHIP: Students attending a supervised academic education in a working environment. The students must be attending college or graduation course at a foreign education institution.
STUDY EXCHANGE: Students attending exchange programs to improve academic training and aiming exchange of knowledge and cultural experiences with a Brazilian institution of associate’s, bachelor’s or graduate’s degree, with or without a scholarship. In order to qualify for the visa, the required duration of the class schedule must be at least 15 hours per week.
RESEARCH EXCHANGE: Students attending exchange programs to improve academic training and aiming exchange of knowledge and cultural experiences with a Brazilian institution of associate’s, bachelor’s or graduate’s degree, with or without a scholarship. The classes are NOT required to have a minimum of hours per week.
MEDICAL AREAS COURSES: Students intending to participate in medical specialization or graduate program.
RELIGIOUS COURSES: Students of any school level intending to go to Brazil for religious courses.
OTHER COURSES: Students interested in undergoing other courses, including technical or language courses offered by educational institutions duly registered (with “CNPJ”). In other to qualify for technical or language courses, the required duration of the class schedule must be at least 15 hours per week.
PEC-G or PEC-PG PROGRAM: Students participating in the program Undergraduate Agreement (PEC-G) or Graduate Agreement (PEC-PG).

General Requirements:

PASSPORT: Signed, valid up to the end of your trip and with at least one visa blank page available (amendment pages are not accepted).
VISA APPLICATION FORM: One per applicant, completely filled out online and signed by the passport holder or his/her parents/guardians. You will need to print only the receipt page with the bar code.
PHOTO: One recent 2” x 2” passport-photo size, front view, white background.
EVIDENCE OF INCOME: proof of financial capability during stay in Brazil (i.e., copy of bank/credit card statements), letter from the sponsoring institution assuring scholarship or allowance. If you don’t have any of those, you may present an Affidavit of Support Form (it must be notarized and accompanied by your sponsor’s ID (notarized copy, if they can’t come to the interview) and your sponsor’s proof of income. Please click here to access the Affidavit of Support Form.
BACKGROUND CHECK: FBI Clearance or Local Police Department Clearance issued within the last six months.
BIRTH CERTIFICATE: copy of your birth certificate.

Additional Requirements (if applicable):

REGULAR COURSE:
- ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE OR HIGH SCHOOL:
  - Acceptance letter issued by the Brazilian educational institution indicating the registration of the applicant, stating the name of the course (or courses), the time schedule, the weekly hours, and the duration of the course.
- UNDERGRADUATE:
  - a) Official documentation attesting high school graduation (diploma or equivalent);
  - b) Proof of approval at entrance exam or open selection process for a graduation course at a graduation school duly accredited by the Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC). The authorization act issued by MEC can be checked at: http://emec.mec.gov.br.
  - c) Copy of the selection process notice, which must include a minimum approval grade, list of disciplines, as well as a certificate attesting that the minimum grade required was reached in each subject and that the student was approved in the selection process.
  - d) Documentation proving the existence of a registration in the intended course or declaration of vacancy issued by the Brazilian institution. The mentioned declaration of vacancy does not exempt the candidate of the selection exam.
- GRADUATE:
  - a) Official documentation attesting proof of College or University graduation (diploma or equivalent).
  - b) Official documentation attesting an enrollment in a Stricto Sensu/Master and PhD graduate study course in Brazilian institution duly accredited or recredited by the Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC). The authorization act issued by MEC can be checked at: http://emec.mec.gov.br).
  - c) Official documentation attesting registration for a Lato Sensu graduate study course.
INTERNSHIP:
- Proof of current enrollment in an US/Foreign university or college.
- Agreement between the trainee/intern, the granting part of the internship and the undergraduate education institution in which the foreigner is registered, attesting the compatibility between his/her area of knowledge and the activities to be developed during the internship.
STUDY EXCHANGE:
- Proof of current enrollment in an US/Foreign university or college.
- Proof of registration for undergraduate or graduate study course in Brazilian institution duly accredited or recredited by the Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC). The authorization act issued by MEC can be checked at: http://emec.mec.gov.br.
RESEARCH EXCHANGE:
- Proof of current enrollment in an US/Foreign university or college.
- Proof of participation in research project at a Brazilian institution duly accredited or recredited by the Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC) or at an institution that develops scientific research.
MEDICAL AREAS COURSES:
- Official certificate attesting graduation on Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing or equivalent.
- Proof of enrollment or invitation letter issued by medical course in Brazil.
- Registration or invitation letter from the intended specialization course in Brazil (the notarization of the documentation issued by a Brazilian public university or by a federal teaching institution is not required).
- Documentation signed by those responsible for the course stating that the foreigner will not practice medical acts in Brazil, except those necessary for his /her training and only in a teaching unit to which he/she is linked, being the preceptor his/her representative before the Regional Council of the designated professional category.
- *Medical residency in Brazil: not eligible for non-permanent foreigners. Only authorized for foreigners who have the status of permanent residents.
- *Nationals of countries that adhered to the "Agreement on Residence for Nationals of the States Parties of the Southern Common Market - Mercosur, Bolivia and Chile" are eligible for a medical residency in Brazil if bearers of a VITEM XIII.
RELIGIOUS COURSES:
- Proof of enrollment at a religious institution in Brazil. It is not necessary that the education institution is recognized by the Brazilian Ministry of Education (MEC).
OTHER COURSES:
- Acceptance letter issued by the Brazilian educational institution indicating the registration of the applicant, stating the name of the course (or courses), the time schedule, the weekly hours, and the duration of the courses.
PEC-G or PEC-PG PROGRAM:
- Proof of approval issued by DCE and MEC (for PEC-G) or issued by CAPES or CNPq (for PEC-PG).
FOREIGN RESIDENTS: Copy of the US Alien Resident Card and/or a Valid Visa.
MINORS: Please click here to access the requirements for Minors.

You must UPLOAD, when filling out your Visa Application:

PHOTO (2" x 2" passport-photo size) and SIGNATURE;
BACKGROUND CHECK and BIRTH CERTIFICATE;
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS;
REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS, if applicable.

FEES: Please click here to see the fees.

PLEASE NOTE: The documents listed above are not all-inclusive. Additional documents may be requested at the discretion of Consular Authority.

ITEM V – Work Visa

In order to apply for a VITEM V (Work Visa), it requires to start the process in Brazil by the company or institution willing to hire you. It must file a petition for temporary residency authorization at the Ministry of Justice in Brazil (“Ministério da Justiça”). Only after the authorization is granted, the applicant will be able to apply for a Work Visa at the Consulate General of Brazil in Los Angeles.

The only exception that does not require to start the process in Brazil is for media correspondents, journalists, photo-journalists, photographers, members of press, radio or television organizations.

The VITEM V (Work Visa) may be extended to the family members

Eligibility:

Professionals who are going to work in Brazil with an employment contract with a Brazilian company/organization.
Professionals whose employer (non-Brazilian company) has a contract, cooperation agreement or partnership with a Brazilian company (without an employment contract in Brazil) and are being requested to technical assistance or technology transfer.
Professionals providing services aboard a sea cruising vessel along the Brazilian coast (without an employment contract in Brazil) for a period greater than 90 days.
Professionals providing services aboard a sea cruising vessel or foreign flag platform along the Brazilian jurisdictional waters (without an employment contract in Brazil) for a period greater than 90 days.
Professionals providing services or technical assistance (without an employment contract in Brazil) to the Brazilian government.
Professionals providing services required under the terms of a technical cooperation international agreement (without an employment contract in Brazil).
Professionals providing services to represent a financial institution or similar entity headquartered abroad (without an employment contract in Brazil).
Professionals providing services to represent a nonprofit private legal entity (without an employment contract in Brazil).
Professionals providing services to occupy a position, a function or to perform an assignment, for an indeterminate period of time, due to a specific requirement to maintain residence in Brazil (without an employment contract in Brazil).
Professionals providing services of media correspondents, journalists, photojournalists, photographers, members of press, radio or television organizations in Brazil for a period greater than 90 days.
Professionals contracted by a company from a transnational group, whose headquarter is a Brazilian company, to provide technical-operational or administrative services (without an employment contract) with the aim of enabling and learning the business methodology and culture, contributing towards the management of the Brazilian headquarters, as well as to allow the exchange and sharing of experiences inherent to the functions of the employees.
Professionals who are going to Brazil to receive professional training at a Brazilian branch, subsidiary or headquarter within the same economic group abroad (without an employment contract in Brazil).
Professional athletes contracted by a professional sports club or similar organization in Brazil under the terms of an employment contract.
Professionals providing services aboard a foreign fishing vessel along the Brazilian jurisdictional waters (without an employment contract in Brazil), as required by a leasing contract signed with a legal entity in Brazil, for a period greater than 90 days.
Undergraduate/graduate student or graduated less than 1 year ago participating in a professional exchange program for a Brazilian company, with the aim of improving academic training, acquiring knowledge through practical work, and having a cultural experience within a work environment.

General Requirements:

PASSPORT: Signed, valid up to the end of your trip and with at least one visa blank page available (amendment pages are not accepted).
VISA APPLICATION FORM: One per applicant, completely filled out online and signed by the passport holder or his/her parents/guardians. You will need to print only the receipt page with the bar code.
PHOTO: One recent 2” x 2” passport-photo size, front view, white background.
BACKGROUND CHECK: FBI Clearance or Local Police Department Clearance issued within the last six months.
BIRTH CERTIFICATE: copy of your birth certificate.

Additional Requirements (if applicable):

ELIGIBILITY ON ITEM 10: Media correspondents, journalists, members of press, radio or television organizations:
1. Document prepared by the media organization in which it is specifically stated: name and nature of the foreign entity; description of the activities to be carried out in Brazil; address of the office where the applicant will be working in Brazil; proof that the salary of the applicant will be funded entirely by the foreign entity.
2. Situations involving filming, capture of moving images, with or without sound, with regard to advertising, the visa request must also be submitted along with an authorization for filming issued by ANCINE (“Agência Nacional do Cinema”).
3. Situations in which the activities will be carried out in indigenous areas or areas of environmental protection require authorization from competent Brazilian authorities. The co-producing Brazilian company must present declaration stating the foreign applicant will only begin the activities after receiving the required approval.
FOREIGN RESIDENTS: Copy of the US Alien Resident Card and/or a Valid Visa.
MINORS: Please click here to access the requirements for minors.

You must UPLOAD, when filling out your Visa Application:

PHOTO (2" x 2" passport-photo size) and SIGNATURE;
BACKGROUND CHECK and BIRTH CERTIFICATE;
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS;
REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS, if applicable.

FEES: Please click here to see the fees.

PLEASE NOTE: The documents listed above are not all-inclusive. Additional documents may be requested at the discretion of Consular Authority.

ITEM VI – Work in Brazil during Vacation

Eligibility:

Any person traveling to Brazil for work during his/her vacation.

At this moment, only New Zealander and French citizens may request this type of visa.

ITEM VII – Religious Activity
(More than 90 days)

Eligibility:

Minister of religious confession, member of institution of consecrated life, or confessional, or religious order, or missionary who intend to go to Brazil for religious/missionary purpose or religious assistance services without employment contract.

General Requirements:

PASSPORT: Signed, valid up to the end of your trip and with at least one visa blank page available (amendment pages are not accepted).
VISA APPLICATION FORM: One per applicant, completely filled out online and signed by the passport holder or his/her parents/guardians. You will need to print only the receipt page with the bar code.
PHOTO: One recent 2” x 2” passport-photo size, front view, white background.
BACKGROUND CHECK: FBI Clearance or Local Police Department Clearance issued within the last six months.
BIRTH CERTIFICATE: copy of your birth certificate.

Additional Requirements (if applicable):

FROM THE RELIGIOUS INSTITUTION IN BRAZIL:
- Act of establishment (“Ata de Constituição ou Estatuto Social”) of the institution in Brazil.
- Invitation letter from the institution in Brazil attesting eligibility of the applicant, stating length of stay, place and type of the religious work to be performed in Brazil.
- Charter and/or bylaws of the institution in Brazil.
- Affidavit from the institution in Brazil, signed by its legal representative, assuring lodging and financial support for the intended party and members of his/her accompanying family, and assuming full responsibility for the departure of the clergyman and his/her family from Brazil.
FROM THE APPLICANT:
- Letter from the institution in the United States attesting eligibility of the applicant, stating length of stay, place and type of the religious work to be performed in Brazil.
- Certificate or diploma of theological or academic religious education and school transcript of theological studies.
- “Curriculum-Vitae” (résumé).
- Letter “Statement of commitment” stating that the missionary will not engage in any activity in Indian areas without the proper authorization issued by FUNAI (National Indian Foundation).
FOREIGN RESIDENTS: Copy of the US Alien Resident Card and/or a Valid Visa.
MINORS: Please click here to access the requirements for minors.

You must UPLOAD, when filling out your Visa Application:

PHOTO (2" x 2" passport-photo size) and SIGNATURE;
BACKGROUND CHECK and BIRTH CERTIFICATE;
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS;
REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS, if applicable.

FEES: Please click here to see the fees.

PLEASE NOTE: The documents listed above are not all-inclusive. Additional documents may be requested at the discretion of Consular Authority.

VITEM VIII – Volunteer Work
(More than 90 days)

Eligibility:

Volunteers and social workers engaged in community work, non-profit or non-governmental organizations or rendering service to a religious institution, without any employment contract in Brazil
nor remuneration of any kind, for more than 90 days.

General Requirements:

1) PASSPORT: Signed, valid up to the end of your trip and with at least one visa blank page available (amendment pages are not accepted).

3) PHOTO: One recent 2” x 2” passport-photo size, front view, white background.

4) BACKGROUND CHECK: FBI Clearance or Local Police Department Clearance issued within the last six months.

5) BIRTH CERTIFICATE: copy of your birth certificate.

Additional Requirements:

1) FROM THE ORGANIZATION IN BRAZIL:

1.1) Invitation letter from the Brazilian institution to render service as a volunteer.

1.2) Brazilian institution’s bylaws (“Estatuto Social”) properly registered with the state government.

1.3) Declaration of nomination, designation or election of the current directors.

1.4) License or permit for the Brazilian institution issued by the Council of Social Assistance ("Conselho de Assistência Social”).

1.5) Document stating specific information about the activity to be performed by the volunteer as well as the location and duration of the engagement.

1.6) Affidavit from the Brazilian institution assuming full responsibility for the maintenance of the volunteer in Brazil and his/her repatriation at any time following the end of the mission.

1.7) Affidavit from the Brazilian institution guaranteeing full responsibility for all hospital and medical expenses of the volunteer and his/her dependents while their stay in Brazil.

1.8) Document from the applicant stating professional experience or qualification compatible with activities to be carried out in Brazil.

1.9) Document stating the Brazilian institution is operating regularly.

2) FOREIGN RESIDENTS: Copy of the US Alien Resident Card and/or a Valid Visa.

3) MINORS: Please click here to access the requirements for minors.

You must UPLOAD, when filling out your Visa Application:

PHOTO (2" x 2" passport-photo size) and SIGNATURE;
BACKGROUND CHECK and BIRTH CERTIFICATE;
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS;
REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS, if applicable.

FEES: Please click here to see the fees.

PLEASE NOTE: The documents listed above are not all-inclusive. Additional documents may be requested at the discretion of Consular Authority.

VITEM IX – Investment

This type of visa requires to start the process in Brazil. The Brazilian company or institution must file a petition for temporary residency authorization at the Ministry of Justice (“Ministério da Justiça”). Only after the authorization is granted, the applicant will be able to apply for a work visa at the Consulate General of Brazil in Los Angeles.

Eligibility:

1) Administrator, manager, director or executive with supervising responsibilitities over a foreign corporation or society that intends to invest in a Brazilian counterpart;

2) Individual who intends to invest at least R$ 500.000,00 in a Brazilian company/enterprise;

3) Individual who intends to invest at least R$ 150.000,00 in a Brazilian startup;

4) Individual who intends to inves at least R$ 700.000,00 in real estate in the North or Northeast regions of Brazil;

5) Individual who intends to invest at least R$ 1.000.000,00 in real estate in the Center West, Southeast or South regions of Brazil.

General Requirements:

1) PASSPORT: Signed, valid up to the end of your trip and with at least one visa blank page available (amendment pages are not accepted).

3) PHOTO: One recent 2” x 2” passport-photo size, front view, white background.

4) BACKGROUND CHECK: FBI Clearance or Local Police Department Clearance issued within the last six months.

5) BIRTH CERTIFICATE: copy of your birth certificate.

Additional Requirements (if applicable):

1) FOREIGN RESIDENTS: Copy of the US Alien Resident Card and/or a Valid Visa.

2) MINORS: Please click here to access the requirements for minors.

You must UPLOAD, when filling out your Visa Application:

PHOTO (2" x 2" passport-photo size) and SIGNATURE;
BACKGROUND CHECK and BIRTH CERTIFICATE;
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS;
REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS, if applicable.

FEES: Please click here to see the fees.

PLEASE NOTE: The documents listed above are not all-inclusive. Additional documents may be requested at the discretion of Consular Authority.

ITEM X – Economic, Scientific, Technological or Cultural Activities

Eligibility:

The requirements for this type of visa have not been determined by the Brazilian authorities yet.

ITEM XI – Family Reunion

Eligibility:

Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI) allows family members (spouses or partners, children, parents, siblings, grandparents or grandchildren) of Brazilian nationals or foreign nationals with legal residency status in Brazil (RNE card holders or Temporary Visa holders) to establish residence in Brazil.

Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI) may occur concurrently with the request for the temporary visa of the family member sponsor and its issuance shall be conditioned to the prior granting of the temporary visa to the family member sponsoring.

General Requirements:

1) PASSPORT: Signed, valid up to the end of your trip and with at least one visa blank page available (amendment pages are not accepted).

3) PHOTO: One recent 2” x 2” passport-photo size, front view, white background.

4) BACKGROUND CHECK: FBI Clearance or Local Police Department Clearance issued within the last six months.

5) BIRTH CERTIFICATE: copy of your birth certificate.

Additional Requirements (if applicable):

1) FAMILY REUNION BASED ON MARRIAGE:

1.1) Proof of relationship with Brazilian national or foreigner with a permanent resident status in Brazil. (e.g.: marriage certificate).

1.2) Original Brazilian identification card (RG) and Brazilian passport, if the spouse is a Brazilian national.

1.3) National Registry of Foreigners card (RNE) and foreign passport, if the spouse is a foreign national with a permanent resident status in Brazil.

1.4) Full Responsibility Affidavit Form: It must be signed in the presence of the consular authority upon presentation of the passport and/or identification card. If the spouse (a Brazilian national or foreign national with a permanent resident status) is in Brazil, the document must have the signature certified by a notary public in Brazil.

2) FAMILY REUNION FOR DEPENDANTS:

2.1) Proof of relationship with the Brazilian national or foreigner with a permanent resident status in Brazil. (e.g.: birth certificate).

3) FOREIGN RESIDENTS: Copy of the US Alien Resident Card and/or a Valid Visa.

4) MINORS: Please click here to access the requirements for minors.

You must UPLOAD, when filling out your Visa Application:

PHOTO (2" x 2" passport-photo size) and SIGNATURE;
BACKGROUND CHECK and BIRTH CERTIFICATE;
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS;
REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS, if applicable.

FEES: Please click here to see the fees.

PLEASE NOTE: The documents listed above are not all-inclusive. Additional documents may be requested at the discretion of Consular Authority.

VITEM XII – Artistic or Sport Activity Under Contract

(More than 90 days)

In order to apply for a VITEM XII, it’s required to start the process in Brazil. The Brazilian contractor must file a petition for temporary residency authorization at the Ministry of Justice in Brazil (“Ministério da Justiça”). Only after the authorization is granted, the applicant will be able to apply for a visa at the Consulate General of Brazil in Los Angeles.

The only exception that NOT requires to start the process in Brazil is for Amateur athlete over 14 and under 18 years old.

Eligibility:

1) Professional in artistic fields (musician,artist, fashion model and their assistants/crew members/supporting technical staff) going to stay over 90 days without an employment contract in Brazil.

2) Professional in sport fields (athlete, coach and their assistants/crew members/supporting technical staff) going to stay over 90 days without an employment contract in Brazil.

* If the Artists or athletes are participating in events shorter than 90 days, they may apply for a Visitor Visa (VIVIS).

* If the professional athlete is contracted by a Brazilian sport-related company to perform sport activities, holding an employment contract with a duly registered athletic entity, may apply for Work Visa (VITEM V).

3) Amateur athlete over 14 and under 18 years old for sports training purpose going to stay up to 1 year.

4) Amateur athlete over 14 and under 18 years old for sports training purpose, during his/her school break/vacation, going to stay up to 90 days.

General Requirements:

1) PASSPORT: Signed, valid up to the end of your trip and with at least one visa blank page available (amendment pages are not accepted).

3) PHOTO: One recent 2” x 2” passport-photo size, front view, white background.

4) BACKGROUND CHECK: FBI Clearance or Local Police Department Clearance issued within the last six months.

5) BIRTH CERTIFICATE: copy of your birth certificate.

Additional Requirements (if applicable):

1) ELIGIBILITY ON ITEM 3) Amateur athlete over 14 and under 18 years old:

1.1) Document proving the Brazilian organization has been registered in sport association or sport league.

1.2) Document proving the Brazilian organization has been registered in Training Program at the Municipal Council for the Rights of Children and Adolescents (“Conselho Municipal dos Direitos da Criança e do Adolescente”).

1.3) Declaration of responsibility for the maintenance and subsistence of the athlete in Brazil, assuring:

Maintenance of the athlete during his/her stay in Brazil and assurance of his/her repatriation once the visa expires.
Medical, dental and hospital coverage.
Enrollment at an educational institution, as well as supervision of his/her attendance.
Promotion of the right to family and community cohabitation of the adolescent.
Guarantee of the applicant’s rights as stipulated under Brazilian legislation, in particular, Children and Adolescent Statute (“Estatuto da Criança e do Adolescente”).

1.4) Term of agreement of the Brazilian organization with an educational institution or demonstration of its
own educational structure.

2) ELIGIBILITY ON ITEM 4) Amateur athlete over 14 and under 18 years old during his/her school break/vacation:

2.1) Declaration of responsibility for the maintenance and subsistence of the athlete in Brazil, assuring:

Maintenance of the athlete during his/her stay in Brazil and assurance of his/her repatriation once the visa expires.
Medical, dental and hospital coverage.
Guarantee of the applicant’s rights as stipulated under Brazilian legislation, in particular, Children and Adolescent Statute (“Estatuto da Criança e Adolescente”).

2.2) US/Foreign school statement assuring that the immigrant athlete will participate in sport training
program in Brazil during his/her school break/vacation.

3) FOREIGN RESIDENTS: Copy of the US Alien Resident Card and/or a Valid Visa.

4) MINORS: Please click here to access the requirements for minors.

You must UPLOAD, when filling out your Visa Application:

PHOTO (2" x 2" passport-photo size) and SIGNATURE;
BACKGROUND CHECK and BIRTH CERTIFICATE;
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS;
REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS, if applicable.

FEES: Please click here to see the fees.

PLEASE NOTE: The documents listed above are not all-inclusive. Additional documents may be requested at the discretion of Consular Authority.

VITEM XIII – International Agreement

Eligibility:

The current international agreement is for MERCOSUR and associated countries.
Citizens of Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay may apply for the VITEM XIII if intend to require temporary residency.
This visa allows to live in Brazil for 2 years.
Alternatively, instead of applying for the VITEM XIII, you may simply enter Brazil and apply for the temporary residence directly at the Federal Police Department in Brazil.

General Requirements:

1) PASSPORT: Signed, valid up to the end of your trip and with at least one visa blank page available (amendment pages are not accepted).

3) PHOTO: One recent 2” x 2” passport-photo size, front view, white background.

4) BACKGROUND CHECK: FBI Clearance or Local Police Department Clearance issued within the last six months.

5) BIRTH CERTIFICATE: copy of your birth certificate.

Additional Requirements (if applicable):

1) FOREIGN RESIDENTS: Copy of the US Alien Resident Card and/or a Valid Visa.

2) MINORS: Please click here to access the requirements for minors.

You must UPLOAD, when filling out your Visa Application:

PHOTO (2" x 2" passport-photo size) and SIGNATURE;
BACKGROUND CHECK and BIRTH CERTIFICATE;
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS;
REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS, if applicable.

FEES: Please click here to see the fees.

PLEASE NOTE: The documents listed above are not all-inclusive. Additional documents may be requested at the discretion of Consular Authority.

VITEM XIV– Brazilian Immigration Policy (Retirees and Digital Nomads)

Eligibility:

Retirement: Retiree or pensioner who intends to live in Brazil and transfer a monthly income equivalent to at least US$ 2,000.00.

Digital Nomad: Professional whose work can be performed remotely and who intends to live in Brazil and has a minimum monthly income of US$ 1,500.00 or an available balance of at least US$ 18,000.00.

General Requirements:

1) PASSPORT: Signed, valid up to the end of your trip and with at least one visa blank page available (amendment pages are not accepted).

3) PHOTO: One recent 2” x 2” passport-photo size, front view, white background.

4) BACKGROUND CHECK: FBI Clearance or Local Police Department Clearance issued within the last six months.

5) BIRTH CERTIFICATE: copy of your birth certificate

6) HEALTH INSURANCE valid in Brazil.

Additional Requirements:

1) RETIREE: Proof of monthly retirement income of at least US$ 2,000.00.

2) PENSIONER: Proof of monthly pension of at least US$ 2,000.00.

3) DIGITAL NOMAD: Documents that can prove the status as a digital nomad, which must include:

a declaration written by the application which states their ability to perform their job remotely with the use of information and communication technologies;
a work or service contract (or other documents) that proves they are employed;
proof of income of at least US$ 1,500.00 monthly or US$ 18,000.00 available in a checking or savings account.

You must UPLOAD, when filling out your Visa Application:

PHOTO (2" x 2" passport-photo size) and SIGNATURE;
BACKGROUND CHECK, BIRTH CERTIFICATE and HEALTH INSURANCE;
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS.

FEES: Please click here to see the fees.

PLEASE NOTE: The documents listed above are not all-inclusive. Additional documents may be requested at the discretion of Consular Authority.

VIDIP – Diplomatic Visa

Eligibility:

1) Diplomat or diplomatic passport holder traveling to Brazil on an official or diplomatic mission representing his/her country. The country must be officially recognized by Brazil.

2) Diplomat or diplomatic passport holder traveling to Brazil on an official or diplomatic mission representing an international organization recognized by Brazil, such as the United Nations, Organization of American States, World Health Organization, UNICEF etc.

3) Official authority of the highest rank in their country (President, Vice-President, King, Queen, Prince, Princess, Prime-Minister, Emperor etc.) traveling to Brazil as a tourist. The country must be officially recognized by Brazil.

4) Dependent (child, spouse, parent or other relative financially dependent) of an official authority of the highest rank in my country (President, Vice-President, King, Queen, Prince, Princess, Prime-Minister, Emperor etc.) traveling to Brazil as a tourist accompanying them. The country must be officially recognized by Brazil.

General Requirements:

1) PASSPORT: Signed, valid up to the end of your trip and with at least one visa blank page available (amendment pages are not accepted).

3) PHOTO: One recent 2” x 2” passport-photo size, front view, white background.

Additional Requirements (if applicable):

1) NOTE VERBALE: Invitation letter from the US Department of State, Diplomatic Mission or International Organization stating the nature and duration of the mission.

2) FOREIGN RESIDENTS: Copy of the US Alien Resident Card and/or a Valid Visa.

3) MINORS: Please click here to access the requirements for Minors.

You must UPLOAD, when filling out your Visa Application:

PHOTO (2" x 2" passport-photo size) and SIGNATURE;
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS;
REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS, if applicable.

FEES: Please click here to see the fees.

PLEASE NOTE: The documents listed above are not all-inclusive. Additional documents may be requested at the discretion of Consular Authority.

VISOF – Official Visa

Eligibility:

1) Employee of a foreign government recognized by Brazil on official business or on an official mission representing.

2) Employee of an international organization recognized by Brazil, such as the United Nations, Organization of American States, World Health Organization, UNICEF etc, on official business or on an official mission.

3) Applicant on behalf of a foreign government on an official mission as a student or intern.

4) Applicant on behalf of a foreign government on an official mission based on an international agreement signed with Brazil.

5) Representative of a foreign government who will provide technical assistance, expert consultancy or cooperation based on an international agreement signed with Brazil.

6) Representative of a foreign government in a cooperation mission with a Brazilian governmental organization.

7) Military of a foreign government who will attend a course at any of the Brazilian Armed Forces academies.

8) Foreign diplomat accepted to study at Instituto Rio Branco (IRBr).

9) Director/manager of the Alliance Française, the Goethe-Institut, the Miguel de Cervantes Institute, the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) or the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KFW).

10) Intern of an embassy or a consulate in Brazil.

11) Intern of an international organization, such as the United Nations, Organization of American States, World Health Organization, UNICEF etc, officially recognized by Brazil.

12) Eligible family members of diplomatic (VIDIP) or official (VISOF) visa holders, such as: spouse, partner, minor or adult financially depended on the visa holder.

13) Artist or athlete going to Brazil for a free of charge cultural event traveling as per request of the Brazilian or foreign government.

General Requirements:

1) PASSPORT: Signed, valid up to the end of your trip and with at least one visa blank page available (amendment pages are not accepted).

3) PHOTO: One recent 2” x 2” passport-photo size, front view, white background.

Additional Requirements (if applicable):

1) NOTE VERBALE:

1.1) An U.S. Department of State’s note verbale stating applicant’s full name, nationality, position, department/agency, and passport number, as well as the nature and duration of the mission; or
1.2) A note verbale from the organization stating applicant’s full name, nationality, position, organization/department, and passport/laissez-passer number, as well as the nature and duration of the mission; or
1.3) A note verbale from the Foreign Mission stating applicant’s full name, nationality, position, department/agency, and passport number, as well as the nature and duration of the mission; or
1.4) An invitation letter from the organization responsible stating applicant’s full name, nationality, position, department/agency, and passport number, as well as the nature and duration of the stay in Brazil;

2) FOREIGN RESIDENTS: Copy of the US Alien Resident Card and/or a Valid Visa.

3) MINORS: Please click here to access the requirements for minors.

You must UPLOAD, when filling out your Visa Application:

PHOTO (2" x 2" passport-photo size) and SIGNATURE;
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS;
REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS, if applicable.

FEES: Please click here to see the fees.

PLEASE NOTE: The documents listed above are not all-inclusive. Additional documents may be requested at the discretion of Consular Authority.

VICOR – Courtesy Visa

Eligibility:

1) Family members of diplomatic and official visa holders other than spouse, partner or children under the age of 21.

2) Authorities on non-official visit to Brazil.

3) Artist or sportsperson (cultural courtesy visa).

*VICOR-Courtesy Visa applies to special cases and should be pre-approved by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Brazil.

General Requirements:

1) PASSPORT: Signed, valid up to the end of your trip and with at least one visa blank page available (amendment pages are not accepted).

3) PHOTO: One recent 2” x 2” passport-photo size, front view, white background.

Additional Requirements (if applicable):

1) VERBAL NOTE or INVITATION LETTER.

2) FOREIGN RESIDENTS: Copy of the US Alien Resident Card and/or a Valid Visa.

3) MINORS: Please click here to access the requirements for minors.

You must UPLOAD, when filling out your Visa Application:

PHOTO (2" x 2" passport-photo size) and SIGNATURE;
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS;
REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS, if applicable.

FEES: Please click here to see the fees.

PLEASE NOTE: The documents listed above are not all-inclusive. Additional documents may be requested at the discretion of Consular Authority.

REQUIREMENTS FOR MINORS

1) Parental Consent Form

All applicants under 18 years old must provide a “Parental Consent Form to Issue Visa for Minor”. The Consulate General of Los Angeles will not issue a visa under any circumstance for minors without the consent form.

The consent form must be signed by both parents or legal guardian(s).

The signatures must be notarized/authenticated by a notary public.

*If the parents are divorced, you must submit the consent form signed by both parents or a court order or divorce decree granting sole custody (legal and physical) to one of the parents. The Consulate will accept the notarized consent form signed by the parent who has the sole custody of the minor.

*If one of the parents is deceased, you must submit a death certificate (original and copy). The Consulate will accept the notarized consent form signed by one parent.

*If the minor’s birth certificate shows only one parent, the Consulate will accept the notarized consent form signed by the parent listed on the birth certificate.

*If the minor has legal guardian(s), you must submit a court order that indicates the guardianship of the child. It must state that the final decision of the judge grants sole custody of the child to the legal guardian(s). The Consulate will accept the notarized consent form signed by the guardian of the minor.

CLICK HERE TO PRINT THE CONSENT FORM

2) Original and Copy of the Minor's Birth Certificate

If the minor was not born in the United States, please note: documents not issued in English must be accompanied by a sworn translation, made by a sworn translator in the United States with its signature acknowledged by a US public notary, along with the original and copy of the birth certificate.

3) Additional Form for Children of Brazilian Citizen

According to the Brazilian Constitution, children of Brazilian citizens (either mother, father or both parents) born in the US have the right to be Brazilians and can be registered at the Brazilian Consulate in order to apply for their Brazilian passports.

If you do not wish to register your children at the moment you can request a VISA, you must provide the “Statement of Non-Registration” along with the documentation mentioned above, stating that the child was not registered in any Consulate or in Brazil and, therefore, does not have Brazilian citizenship.

Children of Brazilian citizen(s) to whom Brazilian visas were issued will not be able to use their visas after acquiring Brazilian citizenship.

CLICK HERE TO PRINT THE STATEMENT OF NON-REGISTRATION

Administrator, manager, director or executive with supervising responsibilities over a foreign corporation or society that intend to invest in a Brazilian counterparta foreign corporation or society that intend to invest in a Brazilian counterpart

Proof of monthly retirement income of at least US$ 2,000.00.