VIVIS (Tourism)
*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
⚠️ Passport holders from the United States, Australia and Canada will be required to obtain the above-captioned visitor visa, which may take place by means of a virtual platform, designed to receive applications and to issue electronic visas (e-VISA).The e-VISA platform - available at https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/ - operates completely online and, as a result, the submission of documents, as well as the issuance of visas are electronically processed.
VIVIS (TOURISM)
*브라질에 관광 혹은 상용 목적 (기술 지원 (90일 미만) 포함)으로 방문하는 대한민국 국적자에게 90일 동안 비자가 면제됩니다*
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.
1. General rules
- Visitor Visas (VIVIS) are aimed at those travelling to Brazil for maximum stays of up to 90 days, without the intention to establish residence, for the purposes of tourism and transit.
- Foreign nationals from countries with which Brazil holds visa exemption agreements benefit from Visitor Visa (VIVIS) waiver.
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Citizens of the following countries / special administrative regions, holding passports with a minimum validity of 6 months, do not need a visa to enter Brazil for visit purposes and stays of up to 90 days unless otherwise stated:
- Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Bulgaria, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, Dominican Republic (60 days), Ecuador, El Salvador, Estonia, Fiji, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia (30 days), Ireland, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan (30 days), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Macedonia, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore (30 days), Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Suriname, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Uruguay, Vatican and Venezuela (60 days).
- Please note: as per the terms of the visa agreement between both countries, Singapore citizens visiting Brazil for more than 30 days must apply for a 90-day Visit Visa through the regular application procedure stated below.
- Citizens of Australia, Canada and the United States of America, must hold a valid E-Visa/Visit Visa in order to enter Brazil. You must obtain the E-Visa before purchasing airline tickets or making any travel arrangements. You must apply for the E-Visa through the VFS GLOBAL portal: brazil.vfsevisa.com. Please note that the Embassy cannot access or provide updates on the status of your E-Visa application through the VFS GLOBAL system. For questions or concerns, please contact: brazilevisa@vfsglobal.com
- 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 in national territory: 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, s/he must obtain a VIVIS.
Required documents
Please note: the original documents listed below must be presented during the interview.
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Visa Application/Protocol Form
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a) Completion instructions: Fill out the Online Visa Application Form;
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 |
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Valid passport |
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One photo |
A standard passport-size photograph (3,5 x 4,5 cm). The photo must be taken from the front, with a white background, and must be less than 6 months old. The photo must show a natural appearance, without any filters, digital alterations (Photoshop), or heavy makeup. |
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Air ticket |
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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. |
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Proof of immigration status |
Alien Registration Card (please note that B1/B2 or G1 visas and with less than 1 year residence in Korea cannot apply) |
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Criminal Record 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; |
| 8) | Original full 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 Korean or English or Spanish or French; |
| 9) | Hotel reservation or invitation letter | |
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Certificate of Entry & Exit (출입국에 관한 사실증명) |
PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Upon submission of the form and documents to the Consular Section, you will be requested to make a deposit to the Consular Section's banking account.
Return to the Consular Section with the deposit receipt.
- the Embassy receives visa applications by appointment only (https://forms.gle/X5bFvMGbiNZ1XR2q8)
- the documents should be submitted in person or through one of the registered agencies
***The requirements listed above are not all-inclusive. When processing a visa submission, the Consular Officers may request additional information and/or documentation.
***After submission of the form and documents, an interview with the Consular Authority will be scheduled. Only after the interview the visa would be granted.