News correspondents (VITEM V)
a) General rules
- News correspondents, as well as members of Government or commercial press agencies must have this type of visa.
- Nationals of Argentina, Austria, Chile, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Spain, Suriname, The Netherlands, Trinidad and Tobago, and United Kingdom are exempt from this visa for stays up to 90 days.
- This visa requires approval from the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- Within 30 days of entry in Brazil, holders of this type of visa must register at the Federal Police (click here) and submit a copy of the visa application form provided by this Consulate.
b) Length of stay in Brazil
This visa is valid for up to 4 years and it is extendable for the same amount of time.
Those willing to extend their stay should apply for extension at the Brazilian Federal Police.
c) Required documents
Please note that you must bring the original documents to the appointment as well:
Documentation |
Comments |
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1 |
Applicant’s valid passport |
Must have at least two blank pages. Please note that pages reserved for amendments cannot be used for visa purposes. |
2 |
One 3.5 x 4.5cm size photograph |
The photo must be recent, with white background. |
3 |
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. For minor children (under 18 years old), the printed RER must be signed by both parents. Please note: the Consulate will only accept applications in which the required documents on this table have been uploaded to the form. |
4 |
Police check (applicants aged 18 years old or over) |
It can be obtained at any police station in the UK. Alternatively, an ACRO Certificate can be accepted. Both certificates are only valid for 3 months after issuance. Please note: If the applicant has lived in multiple countries within the last 12 months, a police check from each country must be provided. They must also be duly legalised by the respective Brazilian consular authority with jurisdiction over these countries, and translated by a sworn translator, if necessary. |
5 |
Original full birth certificate |
If British, present the Certified Copy of an Entry of Birth – full form. In the absence of the full birth certificate, the applicant may submit another official document that contains the parents’ full names. Please note: if the document has been issued in a country other than the United Kingdom or the British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies (Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man), click here to learn how to proceed. |
6 |
Letter from the UK employer |
The letter must state:
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7 |
Proof of regular immigration status in the UK |
If applicable. |
8 |
Receipt of consular fee payment (postal order) |
Click here for information regarding visa fee values and how to pay them. |
* Applicants willing to travel accompanied by their spouse / partner / children, please click here to check their eligibility. If eligible, you must submit, in addition to the above-mentioned items (except item 5), the original marriage certificate (or equivalent) and/or the full birth certificate of each child. If issued in another country, the certificate(s) will have to be duly legalised by the Brazilian diplomatic representation in that country.
d) Lodging your application, visa fees, payment methods, processing times & visa collection
Please send an e-mail to consular.budapeste@itamaraty.gov.br to book an appointment and to get information on visa fees, payment methods, processing times, and how to collect your visa, if approved.
e) Family reunion
Applicants willing to take their spouse / partner / children / other dependants, please click here to check their eligibility. Dependants may be granted a Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI), bound to the primary VITEM V application, thus subject to the same conditions (e.g. same length of stay etc.). Family applications may be lodged jointly or after the primary applicant’s VITEM V has been issued.
If eligible, each applicant must submit the following documents:
Applicant |
Documentation |
Spouse |
See Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI) on the grounds of marriage. |
Partner |
See Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI) on the grounds of stable union. |
Children (son / daughter of any age) |
Items 1, 2, 3, 4 (over 18s only) and 5 listed above. In this case, presenting the birth certificate is mandatory in order to attest the family relationship / level of kinship with the primary applicant. Please note: if the dependant is under 18 years old, both parents / legal guardians must sign the child’s Visa Request Form Receipt (RER) before the consular authority. |