General guidelines
Click here to check if you require a visa or benefit from visa waiver.
The purpose of the trip and the intended length of stay determine which visa will be required under Brazilian immigration law. There are two main types of visas: Visitor Visas (VIVIS) and Temporary Visas (VITEM).
A Visitor Visa (VIVIS) applies to a range of travel purposes for maximum stays of up to 90 days. For some of these purposes, if the intended stay exceeds 90 days, a VITEM must be requested. Temporary Visas are broken down into sub-categories (VITEM I to VITEM XIV), according to specific travel purposes and lengths of stay.
Australian, Canadian, and U.S. passport holders now require a visa to visit Brazil. Click here to apply for an eletronic visa - E-visa.
VITEM holders must register with the Federal Police within 90 days from first entry. Upon registration, the individual will have to present a document containing both parents’ full names (e.g. full birth certificate).
A table of contents containing the types of visas available can be found by clicking here.
Passports must be valid for the entire period the individual intends to remain in Brazil.
Visa applicants must meet all requirements to receive the category of visa for which they are applying. The Consulate may request additional information or documentation, as deemed necessary.
Steps to apply for a visa
- If you do require a visa, select the type of visa on our table of contents, according to the purpose of your trip and intended length of stay.
- Read all the information carefully.
- Collect all necessary documentation.
- Check the visa fees.
- Complete the online visa application form, print and sign the Visa Request Form Receipt – RER.
- Upload the required documents to the e-Consular platform.
- Once the documents are approved on the e-Consular platform, the original documentation can be sent by mail. All applications must include a pre-paid return envelope exclusively from the Australia Post.
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After reading the instructions, if you have any queries, please send an e-mail to visa.sydney@itamaraty.gov.br