Brazil Visa

In Brazil, visas are not required for nationals of several countries who wish to visit for tourism or for business purposes excluding employment. Brazil permits nationals of most European Union states, with the exceptions of Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, and the Slovak Republic.

Brazil also affords visa free travel for a maximum period of 90 days to many South American countries and a range of other destinations although in some of these countries business travellers always require a visa.

Brazil does not recognise passports which are issued by the Governments of Bhutan, the Central African Republic or Chinese Taipei and holders of these passports must obtain a Laissez-Passer. A Global Visas consultant can discuss the exact Brazilian visa requirements for nationals of your country of residence.

You can take the first step in your Brazilian visa application today by visiting the Global Visas online assessment area. Our forms take moments to complete and a consultant will respond to your enquiry.

Types of Visa for Brazil

Brazilian Tourist Visa

In Brazil, tourist visas are granted for a maximum duration of ninety days and are valid for multiple entries to Brazil during the time. The length of stay can be extended at the discretion of the Brazilian Immigration Authorities but not more than 180 days in any twelve-month period. Tourist visas are intended for those who wish to visit Brazil for a holiday and do not permit their holder to work.

Brazilian Business Visa

Like a tourist visa, Brazilian business visas are granted for a maximum period of ninety days. A Business visa for Brazil is a strictly temporary visa service and does not permit its holder to engage in employment whether paid or unpaid. However, business visas do cover a range of business activities including attending meetings and discussions.

Eligibility

In Brazil, visa applications whether for tourism or business must be accompanied by a passport from the applicant's country of origin and proof of residence in circumstances where the applicant is living outside his or her country of origin. Passports must have a minimum of six months validity remaining. In addition, candidates will need to provide evidence of sufficient funding to cover the duration of their stay and return or onward travel tickets.

Where applicants are under 18 years of age and are not accompanied by both parents, a birth certificate must be provided. A declaration authorising the trip must also be proved from the absent parent

Where applicants are applying for business visas it will be necessary to provide a letter from the applicant's company which states the duration and purpose of the visit.

Spouse Immigration and Dependent Immigration

Short-term visas for Brazil are issued on a temporary basis and although a tourist visas may be extended by a set period in some circumstances, visas are not extendable beyond this. Short stay visas do not count toward long-term settlement in Brazil and visa holders will be obliged to return to their country of residence when the visa expires. No provision is made for the spouse, common law partner, civil partner and/or dependent children of the applicant to accompany them to Brazil and all individuals wishing to travel to Brazil will need to apply for a visa individually.

Processing Times and Fees

Visa and immigration law are subject to change at short notice and as such, processing times and fees for Brazilian visas may vary. The type of visa being applied for and the nationality of the applicant may also impact upon the likely fees and processing times. At Global Visas, our team of specialist immigration lawyers and migration consultants will be able to advise you on the exact requirements for your application. Every year, we help thousands of individuals and businesses to obtain the right visa services for their needs. We manage and monitor your application throughout the process from your initial enquiry though to the successful grant of your visa.

Visit our Brazilian visa online assessment form today to get started on your application. Just answer a few straightforward questions a Global Visas consultant will contact you.

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