Visa for Dependants

Publicado em 26/07/2022 18h18 Atualizado em 30/05/2023 15h59

Visas may be granted to dependants of a Brazilian citizen or extended to a dependant of a Brazilian visa holder.

The following are eligible to apply for a visa to join a family member in Brazil:

Children	1) Descendants under the age of 18, or of any age, when there is evidence that the individual is disabled and cannot provide for themself (proof of dependency must be presented); or 2) Descendants from 18 to 24 years old, as long as they are enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate education, and provided there is reciprocity of treatment in the foreign national's country of origin (proof of reciprocity must be presented). Please note: Stepchildren and minor children who are by court decision under custody/guardianship of the foreign citizen holding a Brazilian visa or of their spouse/partner receive equal treatment to the descendants mentioned in item 1). The Diplomatic and Official visas may be granted to single descendants aged between 18 and 21 years old, including stepchildren, even if not enrolled in undergraduate or postgraduate education in Brazil.
Parents	As long as there is evidence that the person concerned requires support (proof of dependency must be presented).
Spouse or partner in a stable union (cohabitation /civil partnership)	Regardless of gender.
Sibling, grandchild, or great-grandchild	Only if orphan, single and under the age of 18, or of any age, when there is evidence that the individual is disabled and cannot provide for themself (medical report or court order must be presented).