VITEM II - Temporary Visa II - Business
Business Visa (VITEM II)
This type of visa can be issued to those who wish to travel to Brazil for short-term professional purposes that do not involve payment of wages/salary or financial compensation from a Brazilian entity. It is applicable to:
1. commercial contacts; shortterm business trips, except when the trip involves the provision of services of any nature in Brazil (in which a work visa is mandatory);
2. journalists, cameramen, news correspondents (when not being paid by a Brazilian entity);
3. airline or ship crew members not holding an international crew ID card;
4. people intending to adopt children in Brazil.
Temporary-II visa holders are not allowed to engage in any paid activity under employment contract with a Brazilian entity. When the trip involves the provision of services of any nature in Brazil a work visa is mandatory (see Work Visa).
a) New Zealand Standard Passport Holders
As of the 21st of October 2004, travellers entering Brazil on a New Zealand passport for the purposes of business for a period of up to 90 days are not required to apply for a visa.
Upon entry into Brazil, you will need to present:
*your valid NZ passport (with at least another 6 months validity and 4 blank pages).
*proof of onward travel from Brazil.
b) Foreign Passport Holders (and New Zealand Diplomatic/Official Passport Holders)
- Please note that some countries have visa waiver agreements with Brazil. TO FIND OUT IF YOU NEED A VISA, PLEASE CLICK HERE.
- Please be aware that is some cases, regulations may require the Brazilian Embassy to request prior authorisation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Brazil in order for the visa to be issued.
Visa Application Form
The Visa Application form must be filled out online here. Once filled out and submitted, your online application form will be valid for thirty (30) days. After this period your online form will no longer be valid and it will be necessary to complete a new one.
Instructions:
*Select your preferred language for the online form (by clicking at the country's flag) Click “Visa Request” (if the English flag was selected)
*Read the instructions
*Fill out the form as accurately and completely as possible Click “Submit” to receive your application number and receipt
*Print the Visa Form Delivery Receipt (Recibo de Entrega de Requerimento)
*Attach one passport sized photo (3.5 x 4.5cm), according to the photo requirements (do not staple it to the form)
*Sign the receipt in the square at the bottom of the form and on the very bottom of the receipt provide us with an email address and phone number for further payment instructions
*Either photocopy the receipt or write down the application number (número de protocolo) and keep in a safe place (it can be used to check at which stage of processing your application is at;
* Lodge your visa application on the e-consular website, by requesting a visa service appointment;
*Wait for the Embassy's validations of your e-consular request and follow the instructions given by the e-consular system to send the documentation to the Embassy of Brazil.
Required Documents:
1. "Recibo de Entrega de Requerimento" (RER) duly signed (as per instructions above).
2. A Passport, valid for at least 6 (six) months and containing at least 4 (four) blank visa pages;
3. Photocopy of round trip ticket to Brazil or ticket reservation, with flight numbers, dates and itinerary. Instead of a ticket, the Embassy will also accept a signed letter from the carrier or travel agent, on company letterhead, with the name of the vessel (in case of ships), itinerary, dates of arrival in and departure from Brazil;
4. Proof of residence within NZ or within our consular jurisdiction (Kiribati, Samoa, Tonga, Tuvalu)* in the form of a phone bill, power bill, bank statement, or a valid New Zealand Residency Visa;
5. Proof of financial ability to support your stay in Brazil. This may be presented in the form of bank statements, credit card statements, or other documents that verify financial means of support. The Embassy will not accept letters from family members or friends that promise financial support;
6. An original letter on company letterhead, addressed to the Embassy of Brazil, signed by an authorized representative (other than the applicant) stating the purpose of the trip to Brazil, itinerary, business contacts, dates of arrival in and departure from Brazil. The letter should also confirm that the company assumes all financial responsibility for the applicant while in Brazil. If visiting for filming purposes, please present the letter from ANCINE authorizing filming in Brazil and requesting the visa instead;
7. Self-addressed stamped envelope for the return of the passport. A mail/courier service that provides a tracking number and signature required on delivery is strongly recommended – please keep a copy of the tracking number. The Embassy is not liable for the loss, theft or delay of mailed documents.
8. Visa Fee – to see the visa fees, please consult Consular Fees and Methods of Payment. (visa is free of charge for NZ Diplomatic Passport Holders)
* If the applicant cannot provide proof of residence in NZ or within our consular jurisdiction, they must apply for their visa in person at the Consular Sector during the hours of public attendance. However, the applicant must have a valid New Zealand visa. The passport does not have to be collected in person.
The Embassy may at any time request further information or additional documents as deemed necessary.
Processing Time
The usual processing time of visa applications is 5 business days for validation of appointment on the e-consular system, plus 5 business days after receipt of the documents.
If the online application form is not filled out by the applicant themselves, the processing time will be up to thirty (30) days.
- Please note that the Embassy DOES NOT ISSUE SAME DAY VISAS, unless in case of a documented medical emergency.