Visas - General Requirements
VISA APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS - ALL VISAS TYPES
To start a visa application, follow the steps described here.
IMPORTANT
Please note that the completion of the visa application form online does not constitute submission of the visa application to the Embassy.
The visa application will only be processed once an appointment is requested through the e-consular system.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Please check the required documents according to each visa category through the links at the bottom of this page.
The following documents might be required:
- Online visa application form (RER) - signed by both parents, in the case of minors;
- Passport original and copy (signed, valid at least for 6 months, at least 2 blank pages);
- Proof of financial capability (bank statements of the past three months, ITR, and salary slip);
- Passport-style photo compliant with ICAO requirements taken in the last 6 months;
- Flight tickets (booked itinerary showing entrance into and exit from Brazil);
- Payment of applicable consular fees;
- Personal cover letter with relevant information about the applicant and the intended trip;
- Hotel reservation or similar document;
- Where appropriate, an invitation letter from the company or organiser of the event;
- Minors: Visa Authorization Form, signed by both parents and notarized. If the minor is travelling alone or without one of the parents in Brazil, a Travel Authorization Form, signed by both parents, notarized and apostilled by the MEA, is also required.
Additional documents may be requested according to the type of visa. Please consult the visa-specific entries on our website.
I - VISA TYPES II - VISA FEES AND METHODS OF PAYMENT