Health treatment (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 purpose of health treatment.
- Please note: applies to short-lasting medical or therapeutic treatments (specified in the medical referral letter), entirely funded by the applicant. If the treatment is due to last more than 90 days, a Temporary Visa (VITEM II) must be requested.
- 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.
- Bahamian passport holders are exempt from VIVIS as long as their stay does not exceed 90 days per year (counted from the date of first entry, multiple entries permitted).
- VIVIS holders are strictly forbidden to practice 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.
b) Length & extension of stay
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 entry in the country.
90 days – single entry.
Extension of stay: non-extendable.
c) Required documents
Please note: the original documents listed below must be presented during the interview.
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Visa application form (Click here to access) |
a) Completion instructions:
b) After the form is concluded:
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. |
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Valid passport |
Must have at least two blank pages. Please note that pages reserved for amendments cannot be used for visa purposes. |
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One passport photo |
The photo must be recent, against white background, in the local standard specifications (3.5 x 4.5 cm). |
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Copy of the return ticket |
One of the following documents must be submitted:
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Proof of sufficient financial means, compatible with the entire stay in Brazil |
At least one of the following documents must be submitted:
* As a reference, the applicant must have approximately US$ 150.00 per day available to cover expenses. |
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Proof of regular immigration status in the Bahamas |
If applicable. |
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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:
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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. |
d) Lodging your application, processing times and visa fees
After gathering all the required documents, book an appointment by the e-mail consular.nassau@itamaraty.gov.br or telephone number +1 242 356 7316 / 7314, Monday to Friday (except holidays), from 10am to 2pm. Please check the specific information regarding processing times and visa fees when scheduling your appointment.