VIVIS - Visitor Visa
As of April 10th, 2025, Passport holders from the United States, Australia and Canada will be required to obtain the above-captioned visitor visa, which may take place by means of a virtual platform, designed to receive applications and to issue electronic visas (e-VISA).
The e-VISA platform – available at https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/ – operates completely online and, as a result, the submission of documents, as well as the issuance of visas are electronically processed.
Please refer to the video for more information:
A visitor visa is required for the following activities:
| a) | Tourism, sightseeing, and leisure activities in general; |
| b) | Visiting relatives or friends; |
| c) | Unpaid participation in athletic competitions or artistic events; |
| d) | Unpaid participation in scientific/academic seminars or conferences; |
| e) | Business meetings, fairs or other events; |
| f) | Transit; |
| g) | Adoption of a Brazilian child; |
| h) | The following purposes, provided that the stay does not exceed 90 days:
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An existing visitor visa can be used for any of the activities above.
General requirements
| 1 | Original passport; |
| 2 | One recent photo; |
| 3 | Online visa application form (RER – Recibo de Entrega de Requerimento), printed out and signed by the applicant; ⚠️ For on-line application, access the following: https://formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br/. |
| 4 | Other documents according to traveling purpose; |
| 5 | Copy of the Japan residence card (Zairyu Card); ⚠️ For non-Japanese citizens only. |
| 6 | Visa fee. |
For minors (those under 18 years of age)
All of the applicable previous requirements plus the following:
| 7 | Birth certificate; |
| 8 | Copy of both parents passports; |
| 9 | Consent for minor to travel signed by both parents, if traveling alone or with only one parent or guardian. |
Notes
- Visa provision is subject to change without prior notice.
- We may ask you to translate additional documents and documents if we decide it is necessary.
- Issuance of a visa does not guarantee entry into Brazil, the final decision will depend on the immigration authority.
- Application for visa does not guarantee the issuance of visa.
- The length of stay is 90 days from the date of entry, and if you plan to stay further, you can extend the procedure at the discretion of the Brazilian Federal Police (Polícia Federal). However, the total stay days must not exceed 180 days in the last 12 months.
- If you have a valid visa in your old passport, you can enter the country by presenting your old passport and current passport at the same time.
- Visas can not be issued to Brazilian citizens. Brazilian citizens need to enter and leave Brazil with a Brazilian passport even if they have other nationality.
- All visas are multiple entry.
Passport
A valid passport must be presented, containing at least two blank pages.
Photo
The photo must meet the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) standards and have a white background.
⚠️ Please check the ICAO guidelines here.
Online application form (Recibo de Entrega de Requerimento - RER)
The application must be filled out completely online. There is no paper-base application form.
You must access the following link: https://formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br/
At the end of the process, the system will generate an application receipt. You must print it, glue your photo onto it and sign in the appropriate field.
When accessing the above site, your internet browser may display a message indicating that the security certificate is not recognized.
The website is secure. Please choose the option to continue and/or confirm security exception.
After filling in the form and uploading the mandatory documents, the system will generate a PDF file (You need to make sure you have Adobe Reader or any other PDF file reader installed).
Print the last page, glue the photo onto it and sign on the appropriate field.
⚠️ The signature should match your passport signature.
⚠️ For minors (those under 18 years of age), signatures of both parents (or guardian(s)) are required. The applicant (minor) is not required to sign.
Other documents according to the purpose of travel
Sightseeing, in case of visits to relatives / acquaintances:
| 1 | Proof of ability to cover expenses during the intended stay in Brazil | One of the following documents can be presented:
⚠️ When applying with family at the same time, bank or credit card statements, or a copy of Japanese bank book and documents certifying family relationship (birth certificate, marriage certificate or koseki-tohon) is required. |
| 2 | Documents that can confirm the means of entry and departure |
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Participation in conference, seminar or workshop:
Invitation letter from the local organizer (Portuguese or English): The name of the participant, the details of the purpose of traveling, the place of stay, the length of stay, the contact address (name, address, telephone number, mail address) Details filled in.
Protocolo holder:
A copy of protocolo issued within 12 months, a copy of a previously obtained visa, a two-sided copy of the alien registration card (RNE)
Commercial and business talks:
Recommendation letter of the company to which the applicant belongs, written either in Portuguese or English (example).
Please be sure to state the following items in the letter of recommendation:
| 1 | Company letter head; |
| 2 | Name, occupation, title of the applicant; |
| 3 | Purpose of travel; |
| 4 | Departure date, entry date / place, duration of stay; |
| 5 | Business partner (company name, address, telephone number, person in charge) in Brazil; |
| 6 | Pledge that the applicant does not provide technical assistance while staying in Brazil; |
| 7 | Applicant's round-trip travel expenses, staying expenses and identity guarantee; |
| 8 | Signature of the company representative. ⚠️ The letter of recommendation signed by the applicant himself / herself is invalid. |
Press activity (journalistic · press activity)
Recommendation letter of the media to which the applicant belongs (Portuguese or English)
Please be sure to state the following items in the letter of recommendation:
| 1 | Letterhead of affiliated press; |
| 2 | Name, occupation, title of the applicant; |
| 3 | Purpose of travel; |
| 4 | Departure date, entry date / place, duration of stay; |
| 5 | Contact information in Brazil (address, telephone number, e-mail); |
| 6 | Applicant's round-trip travel expenses, staying expenses and identity guarantee; |
| 7 | Signature of the company representative. ⚠️ The letter of recommendation signed by the applicant himself / herself is invalid. |
Commercial shooting, documentary, etc.)
| 1 | Copy of authorization issued by Brazilian National Cinema Agency (ANCINE) | |
| 2 | Original Presentation Letter issued by the company (Portuguese or English) | Please be sure to state the following items in the letter of recommendation:
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| 3 | Letter from Brazilian co-producing company | A pledge not to shoot in Aboriginal Reserve Protection Area or Nature Reserve without prior permission of the competent authority |
In case of a minor (under 18)
| 1 | Online application form (Recibo de Requerimento de Entrega - RER) | Signature of both parents (both father and mother or guardian) is required in the signature column of the application form. ⚠️ Please sign the same signature as your passport. |
| 2 | Birth Certificate or family register (Koseki Tohon) copy |
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| 3 | Travel agreement form | If traveling alone or with only one guardian, a consent form for parents not accompanied is required (agreement can be downloaded from our website). ⚠️ The signature of the consent form is the same signature as the passport. ⚠️ Please attach a stamp certificate when stamping a seal. ⚠️ When both parents accompany you, consent form is unnecessary. |
Visa fee
Payment is made directly at the automated machines (券売機) available at the Consulate. Please check the visa fee here.