Artists and sportspersons (VITEM III)

Publicado em 10/11/2023 12h26 Atualizado em 25/09/2024 10h08

a) General rules

Performing artists and sportspersons, including assistants and technicians, who receive payment from a Brazilian source (though there is no employment relationship) must have this type of visa.

The sponsor, promoter or employer is responsible for making all necessary arrangements related to the contract in Brazil, prior to the lodging of the visa application.

b) Length of stay in Brazil

First granted period: up to 90 days.

Extensions (application in Brazil only): up to a further 90 days.

Those willing to extend their stay should apply for extension at the Brazilian Federal Police.

c) Required documents

Documentation		Comments
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. Please note: the Consular Section will only accept applications in which the required documents on this table have been uploaded to the form.
4	Original full birth certificate	If Irish, 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. The birth certificate must be legalized (get an apostille) by the competent authority in the issuing country. Documents issued in Ireland are legalized by the legalised by the DFA - Department of Foreign Affairs.
5	Receipt of consular fee payment	Click here for information regarding visa fee values and how to pay them.