Diplomatic and Official Visas

For foreign authorities, government staff and employees representing foreign governments or international organizations, travelling on offical missions.

Publicado em 12/07/2022 23h35 Atualizado em 28/11/2023 03h48

Eligibility

Authorities, government staff and employees representing foreign governments or international organizations travelling to Brazil on offical missions;
Dependants of Diplomatic / Official Visas holders, on a reciprocity basis:

Spouse and partner;
Child or stepchild, unmarried and under the age of 21 years old;
Child or stepchild, unmarried and between 21 and 24 years old that, at the the time of first entry in Brazil, is enrolled in an University course;
Ecnomically dependant parents;

For detailed information on visa exemptions for government representatives holding diplomatic or official passports, please check here.

Representatives of international organizations are required to hold a diplomatic or official visa on official missions to Brazil, regardless of nationality.

Terms and Conditions

Based on Ordnance No. 20/2018.
Applications for Diplomatic or Official visas must be made through Diplomatic Note, issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Diplomatic Mission or International Organization (see below).
Accredited officials holding a Diplomatic or Official Visa on missions longer than 90 days must register with the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE) 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.
- Foreigners exempted from Diplomatic and Official visas and accredited by the Brazilian government or on missions longer than 90 days must also register with the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE) within 90 days from first arrival in the country.

Required Documents

Document	Remarks
Application form	Fill-out the 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 (walk-in basis, no appointment needed).
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).
Diplomatic Note	Issued by the foreign government or international organization stating: Full name and nationality of the applicant; Passport/Laissez-passer type, number, issuing country/organization and date of expiry; For representatives of international organizations travelling without a Laissez-passer, the Note must also inform and justify such event. Official title and position of the applicant; Objective, place and duration of the mission; Point of contact in Brazil and their contact information; Requests for reciprocity treatment (as applicable)

Visa Fee and Processing Time

Diplomatic and Official Visas are free of charge.
Visas are processed in 24 hours, with collection on the next working day.

Please note that processing time may be extended in times of heavy workload or due to unforeseen circumstances.

Remarks

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 requirements are not all-inclusive. When processing a visa submission, the Embassy may request additional information/documentation. All required supporting documentation must be issued in Singapore or be easily verifiable by the Consular Section.
The Embassy accepts visa submissions by the applicant in person or by a third party, acting on his/her behalf, or a travel/visa agency in Singapore. The Embassy cannot and will not recommend any such firm.
A visa shall be denied to any foreign citizen who, when submitting his/her application, behaves in an aggressive, insulting or disrespectful way.
General conditions are subject to change without prior notice.

For further questions, please write to visas.singapore@itamaraty.gov.br