Vessel or aircraft crew members, maritime workers (VIVIS)
a) General rules
- 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 working aboard cruise ships operating along the Brazilian coast or as aircrew members, as well as conducting maritime worker activities aboard foreign-flagged vessels or platforms operating in Brazilian jurisdictional waters (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).
- Please note: holders of International Aircrew Card and holders of Seaman's Card Discharge Book, issued in accordance to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) convention, are exempt from VIVIS as long as their stay does not exceed 90 days per year (counted from the date of first entry).
- 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 of issue of the visa.
Up to 1 year. For some countries, by reciprocity, it can be of 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 for information regarding visa fee values and how to pay them.
d) Lodging the application, processing times & visa collection
Click here to book an appointment, check the processing times and see how to collect the visa, if approved.
e) Required documents
Documentation |
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1 |
Visa application form (Click here to access) |
a) Completion instructions:
b) After the form is concluded:
Please note: documents in digital format must be printed. Documents shown on mobile device screens will not be accepted. |
2 |
Valid passport |
Must have 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 white background, in the local standard specifications (3.5 x 4.5 cm). |
4 |
Original invitation letter from the company to which the applicant is linked |
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.). |