Visit Visa (VIVIS)

Documents

Visa application form

(Click here to access)

a) Completion instructions:

• The form must be filled in online. 
• Enter complete information – please note that some fields are mandatory.
• Parents' names must be entered in full (name and surname), exactly as displayed in the applicant's birth certificate.
• Upload the digital copies of all documents listed below (items 2 to 6). Applications without the uploaded documents will not be accepted.
• Click on the "Complete Application" button to generate the Visa Request Form Receipt (RER).

b) After the form is concluded:

• Print and sign the RER; affix your photo on the indicated field. If the applicant is under 18 years old, the RER must be signed by both parents.
• Gather all original documents listed below. They must be presented during your interview at the Consulate, in addition to the RER.

Please note: documents in digital format must be printed (including bank statements downloaded from Internet Banking platforms). Documents shown on mobile device screens will not be accepted.

The photo must be recent, against white background, in the local standard specifications.

Click here to check if your photo complies with the regulations.

One of the following documents must be submitted:

• Booking confirmation (paid ticket or e-ticket) containing the applicant's name and complete travel information (itinerary, flight numbers, arrival/ departure dates); or
• Booking reservation or letter from a travel agent containing the applicant's name and complete travel information.

At least one of the following documents must be submitted:

• Bank statements containing the account holder's name, current balance and transactions from the last 3 months (leading to the week that precedes the interview at the Embassy); and/or
• International credit card statements containing the card holder's name, available credit limit and transactions from the last 3 months (leading to the week that precedes the interview at the Embassy); and/or
• The last 3 payslips.

* As a reference, the applicant must have approximately US$ 150.00 per day available to cover expenses.

If staying in a relative's or friend's house, an invitation letter may be accepted, containing the full address and the period of stay.

Only for citizens registered in Syria.

Only for citizens registered in Syria.

For business, auditing and consulting purposes only:

Original invitation letter from either the foreign employer or the Brazilian company to which the applicant is linked

The invitation letter must be printed on company letterhead and contain the following information:

a) The applicant's full personal details, including job, position and function;

b) Purpose of the trip (brief description of the activities) and intended length of stay;

c) Details of the company and person in charge in Brazil (full name, telephone, e-mail etc.);

d) If applicable, declaration that all the applicant's travel expenses will be covered, during the entire stay in Brazil, by the employer or by the Brazilian company being visited. In case the invitation letter contains this information, the applicant will not have to present personal proof of sufficient financial means (item 5 above).

Please note:

• If provided by the Brazilian counterpart, the signature on the invitation letter must be certified by a notary public ("tabelião").
• In case of corporate fairs and events, proof of participation/registration may be submitted instead of an invitation letter.

For journalistic coverage, news reporting or filming only:

Original invitation letter from the means of communication to which the applicant is linked

The invitation letter must be printed on official letterhead of the means of communication to which the applicant is linked and contain the following information:

a) The applicant's full personal details, including job, position and function;

b) Purpose of the trip (brief description of the activities) and intended length of stay;

c) Details of the co-producer and person in charge in Brazil (full name, telephone, e-mail etc.);

d) If applicable, declaration that all the applicant's travel expenses will be covered, during the entire stay in Brazil, by the means of communication to which the applicant is linked. In case the invitation letter contains this information, the applicant will not have to present personal proof of sufficient financial means (item 5 above).

Please note:

- If provided by the Brazilian counterpart, the signature on the invitation letter must be certified by a notary public ("tabelião").

For recordings of documentaries, advertising, marketing and commercial pieces only:

ANCINE's authorisation

For adoption of a Brazilian citizen only:

Court decision allowing the international adoption (or equivalent document)

For study and internship purposes only:

Confirmation that the applicant is taking part in the intended academic activity/is enrolled in a course or has an internship agreement

One of the following documents must be presented, depending on the intended activity:

a) Study: acceptance letter from the Brazilian education or research institution to which the applicant will be linked. The letter must be printed on official letterhead of the institution and contain the following information:

• Declaration that the applicant is duly enrolled in a course or has been accepted to the intended course / research project;
• Course / research description, duration, period (include start and end dates of the activities);
• Declaration confirming that the course has been fully paid (if it is not free of charge) or that the student has been awarded a scholarship / bursary / maintenance grant;
• The education institution's Corporate Taxpayer Identification Number ("Cadastro Nacional de Pessoas Jurídicas" – CNPJ);
• Details of the person in charge of admissions in Brazil (full name, telephone, e-mail etc.).

b) Supervised academic internship: signed agreement / contract between the intern and the Brazilian institution offering the placement. The document must be printed on official letterhead of the institution and contain the following information:

• Confirmation that the activities to be undertaken by the intern are compatible with his/her field of studies;
• Description of the work to be developed during the internship, duration, period (include start and end dates of the activities);
• Details of the person in charge of supervising the internship in Brazil (full name, telephone, e-mail etc.).

Please note: the signatures on the letters must be certified by a notary public ("tabelião"). The signature authentication will not be necessary if the document is issued by a public-funded (Federal or State) university.

For academic research, scientific cooperation, academic extension programmes, visiting professors only:

Terms of the applicant’s participation in the intended academic / research activity

Letter from the Brazilian education or research institution to which the applicant will be linked. The letter must be printed on official letterhead of the institution and contain the following information:

• The applicant's full personal details, including job, position and function;
• Description of the activities, duration, period (include start and end dates of the activities);
• Details of the institution and person in charge in Brazil (full name, telephone, e-mail etc.);
• Details of the conditions of the applicant’s stay and the agreement made between the parts (e.g. interinstitutional agreement, international agreement, protocols of cooperation / intent etc.);
• Declaration confirming that the activities will not be funded by a Brazilian source, except if the applicant has been awarded a Brazilian scholarship / bursary / maintenance grant (in this case, include details);
• Declaration confirming that there is no employment relationship between the parts.

Please note: the signatures on the document must be certified by a notary public ("tabelião"). The signature authentication will not be necessary if the document is issued by the Brazilian government or by a public-funded (Federal or State) university or research institution.

For artistic and sports activities only:

Original invitation letter from the organisers of event or activity

The invitation letter must be printed on company letterhead of the event organiser (e.g. employer, sports association, producers etc.) and contain the following information:

a) The applicant's full personal details, including job, position and function;

b) Purpose of the trip (brief description of the activities, including venues and dates in which they will take place) and intended length of stay;

c) Details of the organisers and person in charge in Brazil (full name, telephone, e-mail etc.);

d) Remuneration the applicant will receive. In case there is no remuneration, declaration that all the applicant's travel expenses will be covered, during the entire stay in Brazil, by the organisers.

Please note:

• The signature on the invitation letter must be certified by a notary public ("tabelião").
• It is the organisers' responsibility to arrange with the Ministry of Labour and other competent authorities all the appropriate authorisations for the event or activity to take place.

For volunteering only:

Original invitation letter from the Brazilian entity

The invitation letter must be printed on company letterhead and contain the following information:

a) The applicant's full personal details, including job, position and function;

b) Purpose of the trip (brief description of the activities) and intended length of stay;

c) Details of the entity and person in charge in Brazil (full name, telephone, e-mail etc.);

d) Declaration confirming that the non-profit entity or public / private organisation is fully functioning and in operation in Brazil;

e) If applicable, declaration that all the applicant's travel expenses will be covered, during the entire stay in Brazil, by the Brazilian entity. In case the invitation letter contains this information, the applicant will not have to present personal proof of sufficient financial means (item 5 above).

Please note: the signature on the invitation letter must be certified by a notary public ("tabelião").

For health treatment only:

Proof of financial means to cover all treatment expenses

A detailed cost estimate (medical quote) must be presented, in addition to at least one of the following documents:

• Health insurance, valid in Brazil, which provides coverage for the specified treatment; or
• Certificate of health services provision laid down by international agreement or any other means of reimbursement, should the treatment be provided by the Brazilian Unified Health System - SUS (e.g. social security agreements); or
• Sufficient private means to cover all treatment expenses (see item 5 above for accepted documents).

For health treatment only:

Original treatment medical referral letter or medical report

The letter must be printed on official letterhead of the health professional or healthcare unit and contain at least the following information:

a) The applicant's full personal details and the healthcare unit or medical professional's details;

b) Description of the patient's condition and proposed treatment plan;

c) Estimated duration of treatment.

For vessel or aircraft crew members and maritime workers only:

Original invitation letter from the company to which the applicant is linked

The invitation letter must be printed on company letterhead and contain the following information:

a) The applicant's full personal details, including job, position and function;

b) Purpose of the trip (brief description of the activities) and intended length of stay;

c) Details of the company and person in charge in Brazil (full name, telephone, e-mail etc.).

1

Visa application form

(Click here to access)

a) Completion instructions:

• The form must be filled in online. 
• Enter complete information – please note that some fields are mandatory.
• Parents' names must be entered in full (name and surname), exactly as displayed in the applicant's birth certificate.
• Upload the digital copies of all documents listed below (items 2 to 6). Applications without the uploaded documents will not be accepted.
• Click on the "Complete Application" button to generate the Visa Request Form Receipt (RER).

b) After the form is concluded:

• Print and sign the RER; affix your photo on the indicated field. If the applicant is under 18 years old, the RER must be signed by both parents.
• Gather all original documents listed below. They must be presented during your interview at the Consulate, in addition to the RER.

Please note: documents in digital format must be printed (including bank statements downloaded from Internet Banking platforms). Documents shown on mobile device screens will not be accepted.

2

Valid passport

Must have at least two blank pages. Please note that pages reserved for amendments cannot be used for visa purposes.

3

One passport photo

The photo must be recent, against white background, in the local standard specifications.

Click here to check if your photo complies with the regulations.

4

One way flight ticket reservation

One of the following documents must be submitted:

• Booking confirmation (paid ticket or e-ticket) containing the applicant's name and complete travel information (itinerary, flight numbers, arrival/ departure dates); or
• Booking reservation or letter from a travel agent containing the applicant's name and complete travel information.

5

Individual civil record issued by the Syrian authority

Only for citizens registered in Syria.

6

Family civil records

Only for citizens registered in Syria.

7

Police check

Police checks are valid for up to 3 months from the date of issue.

Please note: if the applicant has lived in multiple countries within the last 12 months, a police check from each country of residence must be provided. They must also be duly legalised (contain an apostille) by the competent authority in the issuing country and, if necessary, translated by a certified translator.

8

Original marriage certificate

The applicant must submit the full form marriage certificate ("certidão de casamento de inteiro teor") issued in Brazil, so as to attest that the marriage was celebrated by power of attorney.

9

Original identification document of the spouse

The following documents will be accepted:

a) If Brazilian: original Brazilian ID card (RG) or Brazilian passport.

b) If foreign national who is already the beneficiary of residence permit in Brazil: valid foreign passport, valid Brazilian visa, and National Registry of Foreigners card (RNE).

10

Union and cohabitation declaration

Both the applicant and the spouse must sign the declaration, under penalty of perjury of law, stating that they live together as a couple in a factual and legitimate union.

11

Residence declaration

Both the applicant and the spouse must sign the declaration, under penalty of perjury of law, stating that they already reside or are planning to reside in Brazil.