Please read the general information on how to apply for a Brazilian visa.

Those traveling with a U.S. passport will need a visa to enter Brazil.

If you are not a US-citizen, you may qualify for a Visa Waiver.

First Entry Restrictions vary depending on applicant's nationality.

Brazilian citizens even those with dual citizenship must enter and exit Brazil with a Brazilian passport.

1. WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR A TOURIST VISA?

A)  Tourists, for leisure, or visiting friends or relatives;

B)  Attendees and/or unpaid speakers (daily allowances are permitted) in conferences and seminars. An invitation letter from the sponsoring organization in Brazil is required. Exclusion: 1) if the applicant will be participating on a trade show, please apply for a VITEM II; 2)  if the applicant will be receiving an honorarium for giving a lecture, please apply for a VITEM I;

C)  Unpaid participants in athletic or artistic events or competitions. There cannot be payment for the applicant’s participation in the event/competition or paid admission charged on the venue. Prize money is permitted. Exclusion: if the event will charge an admission fee or if the athletes/artist will be receiving payment to participate on the event, please apply for a VITEM III.

D)  Bearers of a Visa Extension Protocol given by the Federal Police or by the Ministry of Justice or those with permanent residency in Brazil with an expired/lost RNE and need a visa to travel back to Brazil.

VERY IMPORTANT: It is unlawful to engage in business, training, voluntary work or professional activities on a tourist visa. Transgressors are subject to heavy immigration penalties applicable in Brazil.

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2. WHAT ARE THE TOURIST VISA REQUIREMENTS?

Tourist visa applications must be accompanied by the following documents at the time the visa application is submitted at this Consulate:

STANDARD REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL TOURIST VISAS

A)     Applicant's Passport: original, valid for at least another 6 months on submission date, with at least two blank visa pages. The Consulate reserves the right not to accept soiled, damaged or defaced passports. Amendments and Endorsements pages are for the sole use of issuing country authorities and visas will not be placed on those pages;

B)      Visa Application Form: printed receipt page of the visa application form filled out and successfully submitted online duly signed by the passport holder (or parents/legal guardian of a minor) and with the photo attached on the appropriate boxes;

C)      Photograph: one professional 2" x 2" passport photo of the applicant in color. Snapshots, photocopies and computer pictures are not accepted. Photos must be:

• Recent: taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance;
• Front view: taken in full-face view directly facing the camera. Your full face must be visible. Your head must be centered and not tilted. There cannot be any apparel casting shadows on your face or glare on your glasses;
• Clear: blurry, underexposed, overexposed and low quality photos are not accepted;
• With a plain white or off-white background;
• With a neutral facial expression and both eyes open.

Click here for sample pictures.

Please glue the photo onto the visa application receipt page;

D)      Itinerary: copy of your round-trip ticket, booked itinerary(reservation) or letter from a travel agent under applicant’s name, with complete itinerary, flight number and arrival/departure dates and reservation code provided by the airline company;

D1)Airline employees may present their staff ID card or original letter from the employer in its official letterhead with an original notarized signature of signee as a substitute for the itinerary.

D2) Those traveling stand-by for being beneficiaries of traveling benefits based on their relationship with an airline employee may also present an original letter from the employer in its official letterhead with an original notarized signature of signee as a substitute for the itinerary.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR TOURIST VISAS

If the visa application will not be submitted in person:

E)       Proof of jurisdiction: notarized copy of one of the following: driver’s license, utility bills, copy of lease, bank statements and in some cases school transcripts are all acceptable documents as proof of jurisdiction.

If the applicant is under 18 years of age:

F)      Please verify the special requirements for minors.

If the applicant will not be applying with a US passport:

G)       Proof of Legal Residency: notarized copy of visa, permanent resident card or US passport or US birth certificate.

If you will be applying for a visa on a passport issued by Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kosovo, Lebanon, Libya, Nepal, Nigeria, North Korea, Pakistan, Palestine, Senegal, South Sudan, Sudan or  Syria:

H)        Detailed information on applicant's place of lodging in Brazil (hotel reservation or letter from Brazilian host), flight and notarized bank statements reflecting the past 3 months are required.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR A VITUR BASED ON THE PURPOSE OF THE VISIT TO BRAZIL:

If you will be going to Brazil to attend an event such as a conference or a tournament:

If you will attend a conference just as a spectator or an open tournament as an amateur athlete or artist:

I)      Proof of registration: print-out of the confirmation document that you have signed up to attend the event.

If you were invited to attend a conference as an unpaid speaker or a competition as a professional athlete/artist without receiving a fee to participate in it:

J)      Signed Invitations Letter issued by the event organization on their letterhead stationery and signed by the senior event coordinator or sponsoring institution manager. This document must provide detailed information about the event and the terms of your participation in it, including:

●    Name of the institution organizing the event;

●    Name(s) of person(s) to be contacted in Brazil, phone number(s) and his/her/their functions in the organization of the event in case further information is deemed necessary;

●    Type of event;

●    When and where the event will take place;

●    Information about the guest speaker/athlete/artist and why he/she was invited to participate in the event;

●    Terms of your participation in the events.

Examples:

If you will be giving a lecture, the letter must inform what topics will your lecture be about, what kind of expenses will be covered by the event organization, statement that no classes, training or any other activities forbidden for bearers of a tourist visa will be performed during the stay in Brazil and that no honorariums will be paid to the guest speaker for the lecture he/she will be giving;

If you are a professional artist/athlete participating in friendly match, exhibition game, free performance, pecuniary conditions that will be covered by the event organization, statement that no classes, training, paid work or any other activities forbidden for bearers of a tourist visa will be performed during the stay in Brazil and that no fees will be paid to the guest for this presentation;

NOTE:  Invitation letters MUST HAVE ALL of the above mentioned information.

Invitation letters missing any of the required information and/or without  signature WILL NOT be accepted and therefore visa application WILL NOT be processed.

If you are applying for a re-entry visa in other to resume your activities while you wait for the approval of a new work permit of a permanent status initiated in Brazil:

K)        Extension Protocol:

• Original or notarized copy of the visa extension protocol given by the Federal Police or by the Ministry of Justice; and
• Status of the extension process ("Certidão de Trâmite"). This document can be obtained in the Ministry of Justice's website*(Only available using Internet Explorer).

Please note that THE CONSULATE MAY REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTATION AS DEEMED NECESSARY.

CHECKLIST FOR TOURIST VISAS

Case 1A: Regular Tourist visas.

Case 1B and Case 1C: Tourist Visas for unpaid adult participants in Conferences and tournaments.

Case 1D: Re-entry Tourist Visas.

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3. HOW MUCH DOES THE VISA COST?

Please consult visa fees.

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4. HOW CAN I SUBMIT A VISA APPLICATION? HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE TO PROCESS A VISA APPLICATION?

Please consult how to apply for a visa and processing times on the Applying for a Visa section of our website.

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5. NOTES

Tourist visas are usually good for multiple entries.

The Brazilian Government decides at its own discretion the type and length of the visa to be granted.

Currently there are no mandatory vaccines required to visit Brazil. It is recommended to take a yellow fever shot prior to entering Brazil under certain circumstances.

Duration of stay in Brazil is written on the visa. Extension for a further same period may be requested at the Brazilian Federal Police before the visa expires and authorized at their discretion. Under no circumstances, visitors can remain in Brazil longer than 180 days in any twelve-month (12) period counted from the day of first entry in Brazil;

Kosovo and Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic passport holders will have their visa issued on a “laissez-passer”.

Incomplete applications will be returned at the expense of the applicant. The Consulate may at any time request further information or additional documents deemed necessary. General conditions are subject to change without prior notice.

Please note that a visa is not an applicant’s right and may be denied. It does not guarantee the right of entry or stay in Brazil and can be cancelled at the discretion of the Brazilian immigration authorities.

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