Visit Visa (VIVIS)
Visit Visa - VIVIS
a) General rules
- Visit Visas (VIVIS) are aimed at those traveling to Brazil for maximum stays of up to 90 days, without the intention to establish residence, for the purposes of:
I - Tourism and transit
II - Business (meetings, corporate fairs and events, seeking commercial opportunities, signing contracts)
III - Non-corporate events (conferences, seminars, congresses, workshops, cultural meetings/fairs/ events)
IV - Journalistic coverage, news reporting or filming
V - Auditing or consultancy
VI - Adoption
VII - Study
VIII - Supervised academic internship
IX - Research, scientific cooperation, academic extension programmes and teaching (researchers, scientists, and visiting professors – no employment relationship)
X - Artistic and sports activities
XI - Volunteer services
XII - Health treatment
XIII - Vessel or aircraft crew members, maritime workers
XIV - Family reunion on the grounds of marriage celebrated by power of attorney
XV - Other specific cases
- Foreign nationals from countries with which Brazil holds visa exemption agreements benefit from Visitor Visa (VIVIS) waiver.
- 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.
- Transit: a VIVIS will not be required in case of a stopover or flight connection in Brazil, as long as the visitor does not leave the international transit zone and holds a single ticket (under a single booking reference, stating both the origin and the final destination, regardless of multiple stops or multiple carriers). If the traveller does not benefit from visa waiver and holds separate tickets, having to go through border/passport control when disembarking, they must obtain a VIVIS.
b) Length of stay in Brazil
Validity period: up to 1 year, at discretion of the Consular authority
(Limit date/deadline for the first entry in Brazil to take place – counted from the date of issue of the visa)
Duration of stay: up to 90 days
(Period during which the individual is allowed to remain in Brazil – counted from the date of first entry in the country)
Extension of stay: the stay may be extended for up to the same amount of time granted upon first entry (i.e. up to 90, 60 or 30 days).
Extensions are not automatic and must be requested at the Federal Police before the end of the first granted period.
c) Required documents
Please note: the original documents listed below must be presented.
Documents | Comments | |
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 (including bank statements downloaded from Internet Banking platforms). 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. Click here to check if your photo complies with the regulations. |
4 | Copy of the return ticket |
One of the following documents must be submitted:
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5 | Proof of sufficient financial means, compatible with the entire stay in Brazil |
At least one of the following documents must be submitted:
* As a reference, the applicant must have approximately US$ 150.00 per day available to cover expenses. |
6 | Hotel reservation |
If staying in a relative's or friend's house, an invitation letter may be accepted, containing the full address and the period of stay. |
7 | Individual civil record issued by the Syrian authority |
Only for citizens registered in Syria. |
8 | Family civil record |
Only for citizens registered in Syria. |
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For business, auditing and consulting purposes only: Original invitation letter from either the foreign employer or the Brazilian 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.); d) If applicable, declaration that all the applicant's travel expenses will be covered, during the entire stay in Brazil, by the employer or by the Brazilian company being visited. In case the invitation letter contains this information, the applicant will not have to present personal proof of sufficient financial means (item 5 above). Please note:
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For journalistic coverage, news reporting or filming only: Original invitation letter from the means of communication to which the applicant is linked |
The invitation letter must be printed on official letterhead of the means of communication to which the applicant is linked 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 co-producer and person in charge in Brazil (full name, telephone, e-mail etc.); d) If applicable, declaration that all the applicant's travel expenses will be covered, during the entire stay in Brazil, by the means of communication to which the applicant is linked. In case the invitation letter contains this information, the applicant will not have to present personal proof of sufficient financial means (item 5 above). Please note: - If provided by the Brazilian counterpart, the signature on the invitation letter must be certified by a notary public ("tabelião"). |
11 |
For recordings of documentaries, advertising, marketing and commercial pieces only: ANCINE's authorisation |
If applicable. Required only in case of audiovisual shootings. |
12 |
For adoption of a Brazilian citizen only: Court decision allowing the international adoption (or equivalent document) |
The applicant must submit the original document. |
13 |
For study and internship purposes only: Confirmation that the applicant is taking part in the intended academic activity/is enrolled in a course or has an internship agreement |
One of the following documents must be presented, depending on the intended activity: a) Study: acceptance letter from the Brazilian education or research institution to which the applicant will be linked. The letter must be printed on official letterhead of the institution and contain the following information:
b) Supervised academic internship: signed agreement / contract between the intern and the Brazilian institution offering the placement. The document must be printed on official letterhead of the institution and contain the following information:
Please note: the signatures on the letters must be certified by a notary public ("tabelião"). The signature authentication will not be necessary if the document is issued by a public-funded (Federal or State) university. |
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For academic research, scientific cooperation, academic extension programmes, visiting professors only: Terms of the applicant’s participation in the intended academic / research activity |
Letter from the Brazilian education or research institution to which the applicant will be linked. The letter must be printed on official letterhead of the institution and contain the following information:
Please note: the signatures on the document must be certified by a notary public ("tabelião"). The signature authentication will not be necessary if the document is issued by the Brazilian government or by a public-funded (Federal or State) university or research institution. |
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For artistic and sports activities only: Original invitation letter from the organisers of event or activity |
The invitation letter must be printed on company letterhead of the event organiser (e.g. employer, sports association, producers etc.) 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, including venues and dates in which they will take place) and intended length of stay; c) Details of the organisers and person in charge in Brazil (full name, telephone, e-mail etc.); d) Remuneration the applicant will receive. In case there is no remuneration, declaration that all the applicant's travel expenses will be covered, during the entire stay in Brazil, by the organisers. Please note:
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16 |
For volunteering only: Original invitation letter from the Brazilian entity |
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 entity and person in charge in Brazil (full name, telephone, e-mail etc.); d) Declaration confirming that the non-profit entity or public / private organisation is fully functioning and in operation in Brazil; e) If applicable, declaration that all the applicant's travel expenses will be covered, during the entire stay in Brazil, by the Brazilian entity. In case the invitation letter contains this information, the applicant will not have to present personal proof of sufficient financial means (item 5 above). Please note: the signature on the invitation letter must be certified by a notary public ("tabelião"). |
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For health treatment only: Proof of financial means to cover all treatment expenses |
A detailed cost estimate (medical quote) must be presented, in addition to at least one of the following documents:
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18 |
For health treatment only: Original treatment medical referral letter or medical report |
The letter must be printed on official letterhead of the health professional or healthcare unit and contain at least the following information: a) The applicant's full personal details and the healthcare unit or medical professional's details; b) Description of the patient's condition and proposed treatment plan; c) Estimated duration of treatment. |
19 |
For vessel or aircraft crew members and maritime workers only: 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.). |
For family reunion on the ground of marriage celebrated by power of attorney in Brazil, the applicant must provide the following documents:
Documents | Comments | |
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 (including bank statements downloaded from Internet Banking platforms). 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. Click here to check if your photo complies with the regulations. |
4 |
One way flight ticket reservation |
One of the following documents must be submitted:
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5 |
Individual civil record issued by the Syrian authority |
Only for citizens registered in Syria. |
6 |
Family civil records |
Only for citizens registered in Syria. |
7 |
Police check |
Police checks are valid for up to 3 months from the date of issue. Please note: if the applicant has lived in multiple countries within the last 12 months, a police check from each country of residence must be provided. They must also be duly legalised (contain an apostille) by the competent authority in the issuing country and, if necessary, translated by a certified translator. |
8 |
Original marriage certificate |
The applicant must submit the full form marriage certificate ("certidão de casamento de inteiro teor") issued in Brazil, so as to attest that the marriage was celebrated by power of attorney. |
9 |
Original identification document of the spouse |
The following documents will be accepted: a) If Brazilian: original Brazilian ID card (RG) or Brazilian passport. b) If foreign national who is already the beneficiary of residence permit in Brazil: valid foreign passport, valid Brazilian visa, and National Registry of Foreigners card (RNE). |
10 |
Union and cohabitation declaration |
Both the applicant and the spouse must sign the declaration, under penalty of perjury of law, stating that they live together as a couple in a factual and legitimate union. |
11 |
Residence declaration |
Both the applicant and the spouse must sign the declaration, under penalty of perjury of law, stating that they already reside or are planning to reside in Brazil. |