END OF TOURIST VISA EXEMPTION FOR CANADIAN CITIZENS – RELEVANT INFORMATION UPDATED ON APRIL 9TH, 2024.
CITIZENS OF CANADA, AUSTRALIA, AND THE UNITED STATES PLANNING TO TRAVEL TO BRAZIL FROM APRIL 10TH, 2025, ONWARD WILL BE REQUIRED AN ELECTRONIC ENTRY VISA (E-VISA).
THIS IS AN UPDATED DATE.
THE E-VISA APPLICATION MUST BE SUBMITTED EXCLUSIVELY ON THE ELECTRONIC WEBSITE https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/.
THE TOTAL COST OF THE VISA IS US$80.90 (UNITED STATES DOLLARS), PAYABLE ONLY ON THE ELECTRONIC WEBSITE https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/ .
VISITOR VISA (VIVIS): aimed at those travelling to Brazil for maximum stays of up to 90 days, without the intention to establish residence, for the purpose of engaging in the following activities:
1. Tourism and transit;
2. Business (e.g. holding meetings, participating in corporate fairs and events, seeking commercial opportunities, signing contracts);
3. Non-corporate events (e.g.conferences, seminars, congresses, workshops, cultural meetings/fairs / events);
4. Auditing or consultancy;
5. Artistic or sports activities;
6. Study, supervised academic internship, academic extension programs, research or scientific cooperation;
7. Journalistic coverage, news reporting or filming;
8. Volunteer services;
9. Health treatment;10. Adoption;
11. Work as vessel or aircraft crew members, maritime workers;
12. Family reunion (on the grounds of marriage celebrated by power of attorney);
13. Other exceptional circumstances.
- linha
Visitor Visa Guidelines – VIVIS - Nationals of countries OTHER than Canada, USA, and Australia:
To find out if you need a visitor visa, please click here.
Check visa fees and forms of payment here click here.
If you do need a visa for your trip:
Original passport
|
- The passport must be valid for the entire period of the stay in the country, including applicant's date of departure.
- It must have at least two blank pages, for the visa.
|
Visa form delivery receipt (RER)
|
|
One (1) recent passport photo
|
- A passport photo of the front face, taken against a plain off-white or white background, within the last 6 months.
|
Proof of status in Canada
|
- All non-Canadians must provide proof of their immigration status in Canada, such as: valid visa, admission stamp on passport, valid study permit, valid work permit, permanent resident card.
|
Proof of funds
|
- Applicant must prove they have available funds compatible with an international trip by presenting current bank or credit card statements from a Canadian bank in Canadian Dollars.
|
Itinerary
|
- Online bookings, airline reservations and travel agency itineraries are accepted and must show intended dates and ports of entry and exit from Brazil.
|
ONLY IF APPLICABLE
Minor
|
- If the applicant is under 18 years old, it is required:
a) Minor Travel Authorization Form signed by both parents or legal guardians.
b) A copy of a document proving the relationship with the minor. Examples: one piece of I.D from each parent accompanied by the minor's birth certificate stating the parent's names; or parent's death certificate, when applicable; or a copy of a judicial document attesting the sole custody, when applicable.
|
THE EMBASSY WILL REQUEST ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS IF NEEDED.
REMINDER
The Embassy will only receive your application after the second online form is submitted.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
a) Visitor visa holders are prohibited to engage in paid work in Brazil. Nevertheless, the holder or a visitor visa may receive payment from the Brazilian government/a Brazilian employer or private entity as per diem, pro labore, lodging or subsistence allowance intended for the payment of their travel expenses; artistic pay; and prizes in cash in the context of artistic, cultural or sports competitions.
b) 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 authorized stay).