Official, Diplomatic and Courtesy

Official, Diplomatic and Courtesy Visas (VISOF/VIDIP/VICOR)

These visas require in-person appointment. Please email visa.sf@itamaraty.gov.br to schedule your visit.

Individuals traveling to Brazil on an official or diplomatic mission, representing a foreign government, diplomatic mission, or international organization, must apply for a diplomatic or official visa at the Consulate.

Official visas are issued to those on official missions to Brazil, either permanent or temporary, such as:

❖ Foreign authorities and administrative officials, representing a foreign Government recognized by the Brazilian Government, as
well as their dependents;
❖ Foreign authorities and administrative officials, representing an International Organization recognized by the Brazilian
Government, as well as their dependents;
❖ Students, trainees, officials or representatives of institutions of recognized economic, cultural or scientific relevance of international scope, such as:

- Scientific and cultural missions under an International Agreement;
- Technical assistance missions carried out under agreements that explicitly allow VISOF to technicians, experts
and cooperators;
- Cooperation missions with Brazilian Government agencies;
- Military students to attend a course at the Brazilian Armed Forces Academies.

Diplomatic visas are issued to those on diplomatic missions to Brazil, either permanent or temporary, such as:

❖ Foreign authorities and Government officials with diplomatic status, representing a foreign Government recognized by the
Brazilian Government, as well as their dependents
❖ Foreign authorities and officials with diplomatic status, representing an International Organization recognized by the
Brazilian Government, as well as their dependents

Applicants for Official or Diplomatic Visa must provide:

- Original official or diplomatic passport (signed, with at least 2 visa blank pages)

Individuals traveling to Brazil on an official mission with an International Organization (e.g. World Bank, Pan-American Health
Organization, Inter-American Development Bank, etc.) must present their laissez-passer. Otherwise, the Diplomatic Note (see below) must
explicitly justify why the individual is applying with a passport of his or her nationality.

- Visa Application Form Receipt: https://formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br/sci/pages/web/ui/#/servicos-estrangeiros
- Passport-style photo (2”x 2”, white background)
- Diplomatic Note/Note Verbale from the State Department Special Issuance Agency (for U.S. Government), the Diplomatic Mission, or the International
Organization, containing the following information:

1) Full name and profession/position/title of the applicant;
2) Government department, agency and/or institution applicant will be representing;
3) Passport type, number, and country of issue;
4) Details of the applicant’s assignment/work in Brazil;
5) Date of arrival and duration of stay in Brazil;
6) Location the applicant will work in Brazil;
7) Entity or person to be contacted in Brazil

Courtesy visas typically require approval by the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and can be issued to:

❖ Certain authorities not on an official/diplomatic mission to Brazil;
❖ Certain dependents and immediate family members who are not eligible for a dependence-based official or diplomatic visa;
❖ Domestic employees of foreign Missions in Brazil;
❖ Certain athletes or artists participating in cultural events with an official invitation from a Diplomatic Mission in Brazil

Applicants for Courtesy Visa must provide:

- Original official or diplomatic passport (signed, with at least 2 visa blank pages)
- Visa Application Form Receipt: https://formulariomre.serpro.gov.br/sci/pages/web/ui/#/passaporte-visto
- Passport-style photo (2”x 2”, white background)

VICOR for Dependent/Family of VISOF/VIDIP Holders:

- Diplomatic Note/Note Verbale from Diplomatic Mission or International Organization, including:

1) Name and nationality of dependent;
2) Passport type, number, country of issue and expiration date;
3) Relationship of dependent to sponsor;
4) Sponsor’s name, title, and duration of his/her mission in Brazil;
5) Copy of sponsor’s Brazilian visa or ID card, if sponsor’s and dependent’s visas are not requested together.