Family Reunion (on the grounds of marriage celebrated by power of attorney) (VIVIS)

Publicado em 01/12/2022 09h47 Atualizado em 20/02/2024 11h44

a) General rules

Visitor Visas (VIVIS) are aimed at those travelling to Brazil for maximum stays of up to 90 days, for the purpose of family reunion on the grounds of marriage that has been celebrated by power of attorney in Brazil (click here to check which other travel purposes it applies to).

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.
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).
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.

90 days – single entry.

Please note: the applicant must request the residence permit on the grounds of family reunion at the Federal Police within 90 days from entry in Brazil.

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

Documentation		Comments
1	Visa application form (Click here to access)	a) Completion instructions: The form must be filled in online. Enter complete information – please note that some fields are mandatory. Parents' names must be entered in full (name and surname), exactly as displayed in the applicant's birth certificate. Upload the digital copies of all documents listed below (items 2 to 9). Applications without the uploaded documents will not be accepted. Click on the "Complete Application" button to generate the Visa Request Form Receipt (RER). b) After the form is concluded: Print and sign the RER; affix your photo on the indicated field. If the applicant is under 18 years old, the RER must be signed by both parents. Gather all original documents listed below. They must be presented during your interview at the consulate, in addition to the RER. Please note: documents in digital format must be printed. Documents shown on mobile device screens will not be accepted.
2	Valid passport	There should be at least two blank pages. Please note that pages reserved for amendments cannot be used for visa purposes.
3	One passport photo	The photo must be recent, against a white background, in the local standard specifications (3.5 x 4.5 cm).
4	Copy of the outbound ticket to Brazil	One of the following documents must be submitted: Booking confirmation (paid ticket or e-ticket) containing the applicant's name and complete travel information (itinerary, flight numbers, arrival / departure dates); or Booking reservation or letter from a travel agent containing the applicant's name and complete travel information.
5	Police check	In the UK, police checks are issued by ACRO Criminal Records Office or other accredited institutions. Police checks are valid for up to 3 months from the date of issue. Please note: if the applicant has lived in multiple countries within the last 12 months, a police check from each country of residence must be provided. They must also be duly legalised (contain an Apostille) by the competent authority in the issuing country and, if necessary, translated by a certified translator.
6	Original marriage certificate	The applicant must submit the full form marriage certificate (certidão de casamento de inteiro teor) issued in Brazil, to attest that the marriage was celebrated by power of attorney.
7	Original identification document of the spouse	The following documents will be accepted: a) If Brazilian: original Brazilian ID card (RG) or Brazilian passport. b) If foreign national who is already the beneficiary of residence permit in Brazil: valid foreign passport, valid Brazilian visa, and National Registry of Foreigners card (CRNM).
8	Union and cohabitation declaration	Both the applicant and the spouse must sign the declaration, under penalty of perjury of law, stating that they live together as a couple in a factual and legitimate union.
9	Residence declaration	Both the applicant and the spouse must sign the declaration, under penalty of perjury of law, stating that they already reside or are planning to reside in Brazil.