Journalistic coverage, news reporting or filming (VIVIS)

Publicado em 23/09/2025 06h01 Atualizado em 23/01/2026 00h42

1. 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, f, for the purposes of journalistic coverage, news reporting or filming (click here to check which other travel purposes it applies to).
With the exception of journalistic productions, in case of audiovisual shootings / recordings (i.e. advertising, marketing or commercial pieces, as well as the making of documentaries), foreign crews must obtain prior authorisation issued by the Brazilian National Agency of Cinema – ANCINE – in partnership with a Brazilian co-producer.
ANCINE – Equipe Filmagem Estrangeira – Assessoria Internacional

Website: https://www.gov.br/ancine/pt-br/assuntos/atribuicoes-ancine/internacional/filmar-brasil

E-mail: filmagem.estrangeira@ancine.gov.br

Telephone number: + 55 21 3037-6032

If activities will be conducted in indigenous lands or in environmental protection areas, the producers must obtain prior authorisation from the competent bodies.
Please note: rather than a Visitor Visa, a Temporary Visa (VITEM V based on Normative Resolution No. 17) applies to news correspondents from newspapers, magazines, radio, and television broadcasters, or press agencies
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.
Citizens of the following countries / special administrative regions, holding passports with a minimum validity of 6 months, do not need a visa to enter Brazil for visit purposes and stays of up to 90 days unless otherwise stated:
- Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic (60 days), Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia (30 days), Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan (30 days), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore (30 days), Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vatican and Venezuela (60 days).
- Please note: as per the terms of the visa agreement between both countries, Singapore citizens visiting Brazil for more than 30 days must apply for a 90-day Visit Visa through the regular application procedure stated below.
- Citizens of Australia, Canada and the United States of America, must hold a valid E-Visa/Visit Visa in order to enter Brazil. You must obtain the E-Visa before purchasing airline tickets or making any travel arrangements. You must apply for the E-Visa through the VFS GLOBAL portal: brazil.vfsevisa.com. Please note that the Embassy cannot access or provide updates on the status of your E-Visa application through the VFS GLOBAL system. For questions or concerns, please contact: brazilevisa@vfsglobal.com
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.

2. 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 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.

Extensions are not automatic and must be requested at the Federal Police before the end of the first granted period. Based on the documentation and arguments presented, the Federal Police will analyse the necessity and viability of extending the stay.

3. Visa fees

Click here for information regarding visa fee values and how to pay them.

4. Lodging the application, processing times & visa collection

Click here check the processing times and see how to collect the visa, if approved.

5. Required documents

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

	Document	Remarks
1	Application Form	a) Completion instructions: Fill out the Online Visa Application Form; 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 7). 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 Embassy, 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	Valid for no less than 6 months (damaged or defaced passports will not be accepted); With at least 2 blank visa pages remaining (excluding those marked for amendments and observations).
3	One passport photo	A standard passport-size photograph (5 x 7 cm). The photo must be taken from the front, with a white background, and must be less than 6 months old. The photo must show a natural appearance, without any filters, digital alterations (Photoshop), or heavy makeup.
4	Air ticket	Valid return ticket: booking confirmation (paid ticket or e-ticket) containing the applicant's name and complete travel information (itinerary, flight numbers, arrival / departure dates); Applications with only a flight pre-booking or intend itinerary will not be entertained.
5	Proof of sufficient financial means, compatible with the entire stay in Brazil	Presenting this document will only be required if the travel expenses are going to be covered by the applicant him/herself, and not by the means of communication to which the applicant is linked (see item 7). If applicable, 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.
6	Proof of immigration status	For non-Singaporeans/PR, original or front and back copy of the applicable pass (EP, S Pass, DP, LTVP, Student Pass, etc.); For permanent residents, original or front and back copy of the NRIC ("blue IC").
7	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: The applicant's full personal details, including job, position, and function; Purpose of the trip (brief description of the activities) and intended length of stay; Details of the co-producer and person in charge in Brazil (full name, telephone, e-mail etc.); 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"), or eletronic signed (https://www.gov.br/governodigital/pt-br/assinatura-eletronica).
8	ANCINE's authorisation	If applicable. Required only in case of audiovisual shootings / recordings of documentaries and advertising, marketing, or commercial pieces.
9	Proof of fee payment	Please check visas fee above

Remarks

Please note that issuing or denying a visa is a sovereign act of a Government. It is a prerogative applied by every country and strengthened by international practice.
The requirements are not all-inclusive. When processing a visa submission, the Embassy may request additional information/documentation. All required supporting documentation must be issued in Singapore or be easily verifiable by the Consular Section.
A visa shall be denied to any foreign citizen who, when submitting his/her application, behaves in an aggressive, insulting or disrespectful way.
General conditions are subject to change without prior notice.
For children aged between three months and six years, proof of vaccination against polio is compulsory (vaccination booklet from local clinic or letter from GP).