Visa Rules in Brazil

Getting a visa is a necessary first step to visit any country. At first it may seem a little bothersome but once this all-important document is in your hands, the world seems to be at your doorstep.

Visa is required by all except the following:-

Nationals mentioned under passport exemptions below
Nationals of EU countries for touristic stays of up to 90 days;
Nationals of Andorra, Bahamas, Barbados, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Morocco, Namibia, Norway, Peru, Philippines, San Marino, Slovenia, South Africa, Surinam, Switzerland, Trinidad & Tobago, Vatican City and Venezuela for touristic stays of up to 90 days;
Transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country by the same or first connecting flight, provided holding onward documentation and not leaving the airport.

Please Note:

Visa exemptions mentioned above are for touristic purposes only. All those travelling on business do need a visa (except nationals of the UK who will be granted an appropriate business visa on arrival, provided holding a return or onward ticket and proof of sufficient funds to cover duration of stay. The length of stay permitted is normally up to 90 days but can be extended to a maximum of 180 days).
All travellers must be in possession of onward or return tickets and sufficient funds to cover their stay.

PASSPORT

Passports valid for at least 6 months from date of entry required by all except nationals of Argentina, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay arriving in Brazil directly from their own countries and holding a national identity card.

Vital documents for a visa:

Tourist/Transit:

Valid passport.
Application form.
Proof of sufficient funds to cover duration of stay.
1 passport-size photo.
Return or onward tickets (photocopy, or letter from carrier giving flight details).
Fee (paid in cash or with a Giro slip obtainable from the Consulate).

Business:

Valid passport.
Application form.
Proof of sufficient funds to cover duration of stay.
1 passport-size photo.
Return or onward tickets (photocopy, or letter from carrier giving flight details).
Fee (paid in cash or with a Giro slip obtainable from the Consulate).
Letter from applicant's company stating the purpose and duration of the visit and confirming financial responsibility for the applicant. (Visas will not be granted if the passport expires within 6 months.)

Note: For postal applications, travellers should also submit a stamped, self-addressed envelope and a written request stating nationality, status and length of residence in the UK (where applicable) and validity of the British visa (where applicable).

Time required for issuing a visa:

Depends on the nationality. Usually 3 (for permanent UK residents); longer by post.

Visa Costs:

Tourist and Business: cost varies according to nationality. For permanent residents of the UK the fee is Ł16. Other prices, based on reciprocity, are Ł24 (for nationals of Korea (Rep of), Mexico and Poland); Ł28 (for nationals of Australia); Ł32 (for nationals of Canada and Nigeria); Ł36 (for nationals of the USA); and Ł40 (for nationals of Japan and Russian Federation). Transit: contact the Consulate for details of cost.

Note: Postal applications cost an additional Ł8.

Visa Validity:

90 days from date of issue. Tourist visas can be used for multiple entry within the period of validity. For an extension of the 3-month Tourist visa, apply in Brazil.

Also Note:

Persons under 18 years of age when not accompanied by both parents must have a birth certificate (an original or photocopy). This must be in Portuguese, English, Spanish or French, otherwise an official translation must be presented as well. When travelling alone or with one parent, a declaration from the absent parent(s) must be presented authorising the journey and giving the name and address of the person in Brazil who will be responsible for the minor. In the case of divorced or deceased parents, papers attesting to full custody must be presented.

Restricted entry:

Holders of passports issued by Central African Republic, Comoros, Korea (DPR) and Taiwan will not be allowed entry to Brazil unless they are holding a Laissez-Passer issued by the Brazilian authorities.

For further information:

Contact the Brazilian Embassy (US).
All information on this page has been carefully investigated; nevertheless confirm the same with the embassy.