Important information for all kinds of visas

Visas - Read carefully all the below information

General rules

General conditions are subject to change without prior notice. 

At the Embassy’s discretion other documents could be required if deemed necessary.

The visa application processing fee is non-refundable, even if the visa is refused/not granted.

Only EFT (electronic fund transfer) or deposit on the Consular Section’s bank account will be accepted. All payments must be in Kazakhstan tengue (KZT).

Brazil adopts a policy of reciprocity regarding visas. This means that nationals of countries that require visas for Brazilian citizens will need a visa to travel to Brazil. According to the Brazilian law, Brazil must agree, on a reciprocal basis, to offer visa waiver to nationals of another country. Brazil has signed visa exemption agreements with about 90 countries.

The Consular Sector is open to the public, Monday-Friday 09:00h to 17:00, by appointment only, except Kazakh's public hollidays.

Tutorial for all kinds of visa

1. Click here to check if you need a visa;

2. If you do, select the type of visa on the table of contents below, according to the purpose of your trip;

3. Read all the information carefully;

4. Collect all necessary documentation;

5. Fill in the online visa application form;

6. Upload the required documents to the form;

7. Conclude the application by printing and signing the Visa Request Form Receipt – RER;

8. Paste one (1) recent individual 3x4 size photograph, in color, front view, full face and white background;

9. Book an appointment on the electronic consular system (e-consular);

10. On the day of the appointment, bring to the Consular Section of the Embassy the duly completed and signed receipt, together with the original documentation and passport.

The application form completed (filled-in) online is valid for three months.

Important:

The Embassy of Brazil in Astana will only accept visa applications of which the applicant’s photograph, signature and other required documents have been duly uploaded to the application form. Instructions on uploading can be found on the application form.  

Please note that the documents (including the 3x4 photograph) mentioned in the visa requirements still have to be physically presented at the Embassy.

Applicants may be required to come in person for an interview or to collect their documents, at the discretion of the consular authority.

Jurisdiction:

Jurisdiction of the Embassy of Brazil in Astana: all the territories of Kazakhstan, Kyrgystan and Turkmenistan.  

Outside the jurisdiction of the embassy in Astana:

Residents in Uzbekistan may apply at the Embassy of Brazil in Moscow. Please visit its website for further information.‎

Residents in Afghanistan and Tajikistan may apply at the Embassy of Brazil in Islamabad. Please visit its website for further information.‎

Kazakh citizens: 

Kazakh passport holders do not need a visa to enter Brazil - stays of up to 30 days for transit, tourism or business purposes. The passport must be valid for at least six months prior to its expiration date and have at least 2 (two) blank visa pages. Please note that the amendment pages are not intended for visas (the Embassy reserves the right not to endorse soiled or defaced passports).

Kyrgyz and Turkmen citizens:

Require a visa to enter Brazil. The passport must be valid for at least six months prior to its expiration date and have at least 2 (two) blank visa pages. Please note that the amendment pages are not intended for visas (the Embassy reserves the right not to endorse soiled or defaced passports).

Other nationalities:

For applicants of other nationalities, please check if your country is exempted from a Brazilian visa by clicking here.

Visa exemptions: 

For some nationalities, the visa exemption is valid for stays up to 90 days and only for the purposes of tourism, business, transit, artistic or sport activities, without the intent to reside in the country.

Click here to check if you are exempted from a visa.

Invitation letter for foreigners

There is no single model for invitation letters, but some items are necessary, such as: complete name of the applicant, nationality, purpose of the trip and intended period of stay. The signature must be notarized in Brazil and the original document must be sent to the applicant, so that he or she may present it to the consular authority when applying for the visa.

Visa for minors

The visa application for citizens under 18 must be accompanied by travel written consent of both parents, legal guardians or competent judicial authority.

Yellow fever vaccination:

Brazil does not require any certificate of vaccination to enter the country. Please note, however, that the Kazakh, Kyrgyz and Turkmen authorities may require a valid yellow fever international certificate when returning to said countries.