ARTISTIC OR SPORTS ACTIVITIES (VITEM XII)
TO BE OBSERVED
The issuance of a visa is a discretionary act of the Republic of Brazil. Since this is a purely discretionary act, there can be no guarantees regardless of the circumstances presented. A visa can be granted, denied, extended or changed according to national interests, even if the visa previously has been authorized.
A visa is not a right in itself, but an expectation to be admitted. Whenever there is a doubt on the purpose of the trip; the identity of the
applicant; the applicant is aggressive or disrespectful toward the consular officer, the visa can be denied. We also may require an interview and request additional documents and informations.
Although you may submit your application by post service or courier, the Embassy reserves the right to require the applicant to collect her/his passport in person at the Embassy whenever it judges necessary.
ELIGIBILITY
- Foreign citizens that wish to establish temporary residence in Brazil as follows:
- professional athletes, artists and supporting technical staff, without employment relationship in Brazil, for a period over 90 days (Normative Resolution No. 16/2017);
Note: for a period up to 90 days, please see the TOURISM or BUSINESS VISA. - amateur athletes between 14 and 18 years old, to undergo training programs in a Brazilian cultural center or sport club/association (Normative Resolution No. 25/2018).
- professional athletes, artists and supporting technical staff, without employment relationship in Brazil, for a period over 90 days (Normative Resolution No. 16/2017);
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Based on Normative Resolutions No. 16/2017 and No. 25/2018 of the National Immigration Council;
- The holder of the visa may not have any employment relationship in Brazil and can only perform art or sport related remunerated activities;
- For professional athletes, artists and supporting staff, approval of residence permit by the Ministry of Justice and Public Security (Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública) is required;
- Temporary Visas are issued for up to 1 year and the residence period is determined by Brazil's Ministry of Justice and ratified by Federal Police upon registration in Brazil (see below);
- Holders of any Temporary Visa must register with the Federal Police in Brazil within 90 days from first arrival in the country. Applicants will receive a Visa Application Form from the Embassy upon the issuance of the visa, which must be presented for such registration;
- It is the responsibility of the sponsor, promoter or employer to make all necessary arrangements related to the contract in Brazil, prior to the lodging of the visa application.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Printout of the online application: https://formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br/sci/pages/web/ui/#/servicos-estrangeiros
- One photo with white background
- Original passport valid for minimum 6 months
- Personbevis to confirm address in Sweden
- Visa authorization from the Ministry of Justice and Public Security (Ministério da Justiça e Segurança Pública) in Brazil is required. Please send an email to consular.estocolmo@itamaraty.gov.br with a copy of your passport attached to check if the authorization has arrived.
- Certificate of Non-Criminal Record, issued by the Swedish Police to be obtained at www.polisen.se (register utdrag ur belastningsregistret för utlandsändamål). This document is valid for 90 days from the date of issue.
IMPORTANT: if you have lived in Sweden for less than 5 years, we also require the criminal records from the country where you lived before - Birth certificate/Personbevis Fullform with parents name in it, in English, signed and stamped by Skattemyndigheten.
- If you are not born in Sweden, you need to send a family certificate or birth certificate to verify your parents name (in english) or you will need to make a statement confirming your parent's names (click here) - Copy of the Swedish residence permit card from the Swedish Migration Board
- Travel Bookings: You need to have a ticket reservation. (We recommend that you don´t buy any ticket before presenting the application at the Embassy to be analyzed)
- Receipt of the payment of the consular fee to BG 5662-5825 or at the Consular Section with card (Visa/Mastercard).
As applicable (for ammateur athletes between 14 and 18 years old): - letter from the cultural/sport entity proving its filliation do the corresponding federation, confederation or league;
- registration of the training program within the municipal or districtal Children's and Adolescents' Rights Council;
- term of responsibility from the cultural/sport entity, assuming full financial responsibility for the applicant, including travel, medical and educational expenses;
- declaration from the applicant's parents giving their full consent to his/her exit from the country and entry into Brazil for the training program.
- Signatures must be certified by a Notary Public in Sweden; agreement between the cultural/sport entity and an educational institution or proof that the entity has its own educational infrastructure;
Note: for training camps conducted exclusively during the applicant's vacations such agreement is not required and visas are valid for up to 90 days.
The requirements are not all-inclusive. When processing a visa submission, the Embassy may request additional information/documentation.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A VISA:
1) Fill the online form with your personal information, scan your photo, signature and specific required documents for your type of visa;
2) After applying online, print out the application, glue your photo at the protocol receipt and sign the form in the appropriate field, leave your telephone number for contact;
3) Pay the fee (see price list below). Pay with Bankgiro (BG 5662-5825) or at the Embassy by card.
4) Deliver the complete documentation - all original and physical documents - in paper to our Consular Section.
Option 1: You can bring in person or by courier by appointment
To schedule an appointment, follow the steps below:
1° Access the E-CONSULAR platform: https://ec-estocolmo.itamaraty.gov.br/
2° Register with your email and password.
3° Choose the service "BRAZILIAN VISA" and follow the instructions to the end. You will need to upload some documents and forms. These images can be scanned or taken with your cell phone camera. (Please note that the documents need to be legible).
4° After filling in everything and uploading the required documents, click "Confirm and send". The documents will be reviewed by the Consular Section of the Embassy. If everything is correct, the applicant will receive a confirmation email.
5° After validation by the Consular Section, log back into the E-CONSULAR platform to schedule the day of your in-person appointment. On the day of the appointment, bring all the ORIGINAL documents and forms. (Do not forget to provide your email and contact phone number when submitting the necessary documentation).
The validation/scheduling period is on average 5 working days after the receipt of the correct documents.
Option 2: Send by post as a recommended letter (REK) - Postnord/DHL.
Kungsgatan 88, 112 27 Stockholm
*** Some visas can be sent back by post or courier as registered letter (REK) if the applicant provides the postage label (Postnord.se)If you decide to receive it back by post, the applicant must make a label on the POSTNORD website and send us the label for the return of the document.
POSTNORD return label template:
- Label
We do not process the visa if something is missing.
PROCESSING TIME:
It takes about 10 to 30 working days to issue the visa from the day the application has arrived at the Embassy.
The Consular Section does not provide express visa services.
CONSULAR FEE (see price list below) is payed to BG 5662-5825 or at the Embassy by card.
*** FEE MAY VARY, CONSULT THE EMBASSY