Courtesy visa (VICOR)
a) General rules
- This visa applies to authorities on non-official visits to Brazil and require approval by the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- If the applicant is an artist or a sportsperson, a cultural courtesy visa may be granted. The request must be done by Diplomatic Note from the government that the applicant will be representing.
- For stays over 90 days, holders of this type of visa must register with the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs within 30 days of entry in the country and submit a copy of the visa application form..
b) Length of stay in Brazil
Up to 1 year. Cultural courtesy visas will be issued for a period of up to 30 days.
c) Required documents
Please note that you must bring the original documents to the appointment:
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Applicant’s valid passport |
Must have at least two blank pages. Please note that pages reserved for amendments cannot be used for visa purposes. |
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One 3.5 x 4.5cm size photograph |
The photo must be recent, with white background. |
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Visa application form |
Must be filled in online (click here). Please print and bring the Visa Request Form Receipt (RER) to the appointment. It is very important to state the parents’ full names, as displayed in your birth/marriage certificate. |
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Diplomatic Note |
Issued by the applicant’s government authority, if applying for a cultural courtesy visa. |
d) Visa fees
Courtesy visas are free of charge.
e) Lodging your application, processing times & visa collection
Click here to book an appointment and to check the processing times and how to collect your visa, if approved.