Auditing or consultancy (VIVIS)
a) General rules
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Visitor Visas (VIVIS) are aimed at those travelling to Brazil for maximum stays of up to 90 days, without the intention to establish residence, for the purposes of business auditing and consultancy (click here to check which other travel purposes it applies to).
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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.
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UK passport holders are exempt from VIVIS as long as their stay does not exceed 90 days per year (counted from the date of first entry, multiple entries permitted).
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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.
b) Length & extension of stay
Validity period: limit date / deadline for the first entry in Brazil to take place – counted from the date the visa has been issued.
Up to 1 year. For some countries, by reciprocity, it can be 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: non-extendable.
c) Visa fees
Click here to check the visa fees. The postal order must be handed to the visa agent during the appointment, along with the required documentation.
d) Lodging the application, processing times & visa collection
Click here to check the processing times and how to book an appointment and collect the visa, if approved.
e) Required documents
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Documentation
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Visa application form
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a) Completion instructions:
b) After the form is concluded:
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. |
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Valid passport
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Must have at least two blank pages. Please note that pages reserved for amendments cannot be used for visa purposes.
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3
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One passport photo
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The photo must be recent, against a white background, in the local standard specifications (3.5 x 4.5 cm).
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4
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Copy of the return ticket
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One of the following documents must be submitted:
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Proof of sufficient financial means, compatible with the entire stay in Brazil
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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 company (see item 7). If applicable, at least one of the following documents must be submitted:
* As a reference, the applicant must have approximately US$ 150.00 per day available to cover expenses. |
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6
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Proof of regular immigration status in the UK
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If applicable.
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7
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Original invitation letter from either the foreign employer or the Brazilian company / institution to which the applicant is linked
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The invitation letter must be printed on company letterhead and contain the following information:
a) The applicant's full personal details, including job, position and function; b) Purpose of the trip (brief description of the activities) and intended length of stay; c) Details of the company and person in charge in Brazil (full name, telephone, e-mail etc.); d) If applicable, declaration that all the applicant's travel expenses will be covered, during the entire stay in Brazil, by the employer or by the Brazilian company / institution being visited. 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:
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