VISITOR VISA- VIVIS - Tourism or Business

Publicado em 26/07/2022 16h48 Atualizado em 28/05/2025 20h21

DO I NEED A VIVIS (Visitor Visa)?

Since April 10th, 2025, nationals of AUSTRALIA, CANADA, and THE UNITED STATES require a visa to travel to Brazil as visitor. Citizens of these countries MUST apply for an electronic visa (e-Visa) without the need to visit the Consulate for document issuance.

ALL e-Visa applications are received, managed and processed by VFS Global. The e-Visa application MUST be submitted through their website: brazil.vfsevisa.com.

If you are experiencing any difficulty or you have any question regarding the e-Visa, please contact the VFS Global through their Helpline channel

Email: brazilevisa@vfsglobal.com

Web: brazil.vfsevisa.com/contact-us

If you hold a CANADIAN TRAVEL DOCUMENT (not a passport), regardless your nationality, a VIVIS (Visitor Visa) is required.

Citizens of other countries, even if holding permanent resident status in Canada, must check here to determine whether a VIVIS (Visitor Visa) is required or not.

You may travel to Brazil as a visitor for the following activities, provided your stay does not exceed 90 days:

a) tourist trips to Brazil, including visits to relatives or friends;

b) unpaid participation in athletic competitions or artistic events;

c) unpaid participation in scientific/academic seminars or conferences sponsored by a research or academic institution;

d) business trips, including participation in a trade/industrial exhibition;

e) transit;

f) applicants for refugee status;

g) adoption of a Brazilian child; and

h) the following purposes may be allowed (observing the 90 days restriction):

flight/ship crew members without an international crew card, except if working on a ship operating along the Brazilian coast or inland waters (in which case a VITEM-V is mandatory);
scientific, technological research under an international technical cooperation program;
professorial studies/research/teaching/academic internship and/or scientific/technological activities at a university, research institution or similar organization;
exchange student program;
technical learning in the operation and/or maintenance of machinery or equipment produced in Brazil;
paid participation in athletic or performing arts event;
provision of voluntary services to a religious or social assistance entity;
health treatment; and
media coverage or filmmaking.

HOW TO APPLY

Please read the instructions here.

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR VISITOR VISA - VIVIS

VISA RECEIPT OF REQUEST SUBMISSION

(RER – Recibo de Entrega de Requerimento)

Fill out the Visa Request Form
You MUST upload ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS listed below
Print the Visa Receipt of Request Submission (RER) and sign it in the designated box WITH PEN (digital signatures ARE NOT accepted).
For minor applicants, both parents must sign the RER in the designated box.

ORIGINAL PASSPORT

The passport must be valid for the entire period of stay, including the date of departure.
It must have at least two blank pages

PHOTO

One recent PHOTOGRAPH 5cmx5cm (2”x 2”) of applicant, following the specifications of ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) photo standards for travel documents;
The photo must have the photographer's stamp, date, and the location where the photo was taken ON THE BACK;
Homemade photos are not accepted;

PROOF OF STATUS IN CANADA

Non-Canadians must also provide proof of legal status in Canada such as:
- a valid visa, admission stamp on the passport
- a valid study / work permit
- permanent resident card
You MUST submit the ORIGINAL OR NOTARIZED copy of your proof of status document.

TRAVEL RESERVATION

Please provide a copy of your flight reservation, including the planned dates of arrival and departure.

ACCOMMODATION

Hotel or Airbnb booking for the full duration of your stay in the country; OR
Invitation letter from a host in Brazil confirming they will accommodate you during your stay in the country.

PROOF OF INCOME

It always MUST to be provided. Are accepted as proof of income the following documents:
Bank Statements (the last 3 months immediately before your application)
Paystubs
Credit Card Statements
If your bank statements are from any country other than Canada or Brazil, they MUST be legalized or apostilled in order to be accepted. They must also be translated if provided in any language other than Portuguese, English, Spanish or French.

INVITATION LETTER

(if applicable)

As applicable (e.g., for participation in an athletic or artistic event/competition, or for a scientific/academic seminar/conference), provide a copy of the letter from the sponsor containing detailed information about the event and the conditions of attendance.

VISA FOR MINORS

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Visa request form signed by both parents.
Authorization form to issue the visa to the minor, and the authorization form MUST be notarized.
Valid photo I.D. of both parents
Copy of child's long form birth certificate to verify parents' names
If ANY of the parents is Brazilian, a declaration of non-citizenship . The signatures of both parents on the declaration of non-citizenship form MUST be notarized.

FEES

Payment must be made by MONEY ORDER or BANK DRAFT payable to "Consulate General of Brazil"
The fee for visitor visas is CAD $120.00 with the exception of the following:

- Algeria	CAD $127.50
- Angola	CAD $270.00
- Australia	CAD $180.00
- China	CAD $172.50
- United States (Travel Document)	CAD $277.50

RETURN ENVELOPE

Canada Post prepaid envelope (registered, express or priority mail)

The envelope must be self-addressed (on both fields “To” and “FROM” and have a tracking number

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PROCESSING TIME

The typical processing time for a visa is 10 (ten) business days, starting from the date the application is physically received by the Consulate. If the application is incomplete, an additional 10 business days should be expected from the time you provide the requested documents. We strongly recommend submitting your application AT LEAST 15 business days before your planned travel date, as some cases may take up to a month for authorization. Urgent requests will be reviewed by the Consulate and may be processed within available resources at no extra charge.

VISA ENTRIES AND VALIDITY

The Consulate issues visitor visas with multiple entries. The validity of the visitor visa ranges from 90 days to 10 years, depending on the reciprocity policy and at the discretion of the Consulate.

VACCINATION

There are no mandatory vaccines for traveling to Brazil. For information on recommended vaccines, please check ANVISA's website.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

a) An existing valid visitor visa can be used for any of the activities above. There is no need to apply for a new visa if your first trip was on business and you now intend to return as a tourist, for example. If your visa is expired, you must apply for a new visa.

b) Visitor visa holders are prohibited to engage in paid work in Brazil. Nevertheless, the holder of a visitor visa may receive payment from the Brazilian government or a Brazilian employer or private entity as per diem, pro labore, lodging or subsistence allowances intended solely for the payment of their travel expenses as well as artistic pay and cash prizes in the context of artistic, cultural or sports competitions.

c) Visitor visas are good for multiple entries, yet authorized stays are for a maximum of 90 days per visit (if necessary, an extension may be obtained with the Federal Police in Brazil and must be requested prior to the expiration of the initially authorized stay);

d) The person applying for a VIVIS at the Consulate of Brazil in Toronto must be a resident of its jurisdiction (Ontario - except Ottawa-, Manitoba or Nunavut). Otherwise, please check "jurisdiction" to find out where you should be sending your application.