Visitor Visa (VIVIS)

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 tourism and transit.
• Nationals of Ghana, other West African countries and nations such as Lebanon, China and India must apply for short-term visit visas.

• 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.

• 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.

• Transit in national territory: a VIVIS will not be required in case of a stopover or flight connection in Brazil, as long as the visitor does not leave the international transit zone and holds a single ticket (under a single booking reference, stating both the origin and the final destination, regardless of multiple stops or multiple carriers). If the traveller does not benefit from visa waiver and holds separate tickets, having to go through border / passport control when disembarking, s/he must obtain a VIVIS.

b) Length of stay in Brazil 

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: the stay may be extended for up to the same amount of time granted upon first entry (i.e. up to 90, 60 or 30 days), except in the cases specified in the visa requirements table  visa requirements table (click here ).

Extensions are not automatic and must be requested at the Federal Police before the end of the first granted period.

Please note: holders of passports of the "Schengen area" member States (except Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Poland and Portugal), despite benefiting from VIVIS exemption, are only allowed to remain in Brazil for 90 days every 180 days. Thus, nationals of these countries cannot have the initial 90 days' stay extended. Holders of passports of other countries that benefit from visa waiver must follow the standard visa extension rules.

e) Required documents

Please note: the original documents listed below must be presented during the interview.

● Valid passport, valid for at least 6 months, and with at least two visa blank pages (damaged travel documents will not be accepted). It is advised to bring old passports if there is any.

● Printed visa application receipt page (page with the barcode) of the online visa application form ( https://formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br ). Please upload the photo and signature when filling out the online application. This receipt must be signed by the passport holder (or his parents or legal guardian if a minor).

● One recent passport-size photo, front view, white background (glue the photo onto the receipt page). The photo must still be presented upon submission of the printed application. Snapshots and computer pictures are not accepted.

● Print of flight itinerary to and from Brazil. Arrival/departure dates must correspond to the intended period of stay in Brazil

● Confirmation of hotel reservation (name, address and telephone number) or name, address and telephone number of intended accommodation ● Recent social security statement and letter from employing company informing post and monthly income. More information on the employing company may be requested.

● Bank statement (last three months) from major banks (original of the documents or certified copies). Applicants must prove that they are individually capable to sponsor themselves. Microfinance or rural bank statements are not accepted. Bank statements will be always verified for their authenticity. If no confirmation is obtained by the Embassy by the estimated date of collection of the visa, please contact your financial institution. Letters of sponsorship from companies, relatives or friends in Brazil will not be accepted.

● If you intend to attend a technical conference or event in Brazil, you must provide proof of corresponding academic, technical and/or professional background. Also submit a letter of invitation and proof of registration.

For business only

In addition to the documents above, submit:

● Letter from the employing company (on company’s letterhead) stating employee’s name and title, contact in Brazil, description of the job to be conducted in Brazil, how long the employee has been working for the company, and taking full responsibility for the applicant while in Brazil. If the applicant is self-employed, an additional letter will be required from his/her bank, containing financial references.

● Letter from the Brazilian company with which the applicant will make contact, showing the same information stated above.

● For business conferences and trade shows: invitation letter from the organizers of the event, and a letter from the employing company explaining the purpose of the trip.

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