VIVIS (Tourist Visa)

Publicado em 11/07/2022 23h08 Atualizado em 02/12/2024 03h03

*CITIZENS OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA are EXEMPT from tourist visas and from business visas, for a period not exceeding 90 days*

If you are not a citizen of the Republic of Korea, please check if you need a tourist/business visa to Brazil in the List of Countries.

*NOTE THAT:
- Korean B1/B2 visa holders; or
- Korean G-1 (all kind of G-1 visa) visa holders; or
- Korea residence less than 1 year.
CANNOT APPLY

Citizens of Australia, Canada and the United States -> click here

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

1)	Application Form	Filled-out Online Visa Application Form Click "SEND" to receive your processing number and receipt; Print the receipt; Attach one PASSPORT SIZE color photograph over white background. Snapshots and computer pictures are not accepted; SIGN the receipt and deliver it to the Consular Section together with all other required documents. Don't forget to upload your photo and signature, as well as other relevant documents, in the end of filling the application form.
2)	Passport	Valid for no less than 6 months (damaged or defaced passports will not be accepted); With at least 2 blank visa pages remaining (exluding those marked for amendments and observations).
3)	Proof of immigration status	Valid Korean Alien Registration Card (please note that B1/B2 or G1 visas and with less than 1 year residence in Korea cannot apply)
4)	Air ticket	Valid ticket, showing the airline's booking code (travel agent's or any other third party's code will not be accepted); Applications with only a flight pre-booking or intend itinerary will not be entertained.
5)	Criminal background check	Police check valid for up to 3 months from the date of issue. Please note that if the applicant has lived in other countries within the last 12 months, a police check from each country of residence must be provided. They must also be officially translated, if necessary, into Portuguese or Korean or English or Spanish or French.
6)	Birth certificate	In the absence of the full birth certificate, the applicant may submit another official document that contains parents’ full names (Officially translated, if necessary, into Portuguese or English or Spanish or French).
7)	Hotel reservation	Hotel reservation or invitation letter, in case of staying at parents or friends house
8)	Proof of sufficient financial	Compatible with the entire stay in Brazil At least one of the following documents must be submitted: - Bank statements containing the account’s holder’s name, current balance and transactions from the last 3 months; and/or - International credit card statements containing the card holder’s name, available credit limit and transactions from the last 3 months; and/or - The last 3 payslips or employment contract or company's/institution's letter attesting to the existence of a current work relation (original, officially translated, if necessary, into Portuguese or Korean or English or Spanish or French) The applicant must have approximately US$ 150.00 per day available to cover expenses.
9)	Certificate of Entry & Exit	출입국에 관한 사실 증명

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE VISA PROCESS:

Visa requests that lack any of the documents listed will not be processed and will be returned to the applicant.
The requirements listed above should not, in any way, be considered all inclusive.
The Consular Section of the Brazilian Embassy in Seoul reserves the right to request additional information and/or documentation when they are deemed necessary.
A Consular interview may be requested by the Brazilian Consular Authority whenever necessary to clarify circumstances of the trip or identity / information provided by the applicant.
Visa applications may be refused by lack of documents or for inconsistencies in the data provided (incomplete or mismatching information).
A visa shall be denied to any foreign citizen who, when submitting his/her application, behaves in an aggressive, insulting or disrespectful way.
Keep in mind that visas may be granted or denied by the Brazilian Consular Authority in Seoul, according to Brazilian migratory law and visa regulations.
Please note that issuing or denying a visa is a sovereign act of Governments. It is a prerogative applied by every country and strengthened by international practice. The kind of visa - if granted - and the validity period of the visa are also a sovereign decision of the Brazilian Consular Authority in Seoul.

PROCEDURES:

1) Go to https://formulario-mre.serpro.gov.br/

- When you acess the above site, you may get the message "untrusted connection". This is because the security certificate issued may not have been yet recognized by your browser. Choose the option to continue with the untrusted certificate. It is safe.

2) Click on "Visa Request" and follow instructions.

3) Submit the form.

* Don't forget to upload your photo and signature, as well as other relevant documents, in the end of filling the application form. Only JPG/JPEG, GIF and PNG files are accepted., with minimum dimensions of 431x531 pixels for photo and 420x240 pixels for signature. The file shall not have more than 300KB.

4) Print the receipt "Recibo de Entrega de Requerimento - RER".

- You must complete the entire application online before you are able to print out the form with your individual protocol number

5) Make an appointment.

Find below the instructions to reserve a date: https://forms.gle/X5bFvMGbiNZ1XR2q8