Visitor & short-stay visas
Brazilian Brazil Visitor Visa (VIVIS)
For visitors coming to Brazil for tourism, transit and business trips, with no intention to reside and no paid work permitted during the stay.
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Fees and postal processing were taken from the Consulate-General in Washington, DC (US$80 for most nationalities; applications by mail processed within 15 business days) and vary by nationality and by consulate; the document list also reflects that consulate's requirements. Visa validity/first-entry deadline (up to 1 year, or 3/5/10 years by reciprocity) and single vs multiple entries depend on your nationality — confirm with the consulate that covers you.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Brazil government website before you apply.
On this page
- Official name
- Visitor Visa (VIVIS)
- Route type
- Short-stay visa
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per entry
- Some nationalities are granted 30 or 60 days by reciprocity.
- Total stay limit
- No more than 180 days in any 12-month period
- Extensions
- May be extended once for up to the same period, at the discretion of Brazilian immigration authorities
- Validity
- First entry must occur within the visa's validity
- Up to 1 year from issue; 3, 5 or 10 years for some nationalities by reciprocity.
- Entries
- Multiple entries permitted for many nationalities
- Depends on reciprocity with your country.
- Cost
- From US$80 for applicants in the United States
- Varies by nationality and consulate; some fees differ by reciprocity.
- Where to apply
- The Brazilian consulate or embassy with jurisdiction over your place of residence
Who can apply
- Travellers visiting Brazil for tourism, transit or business who require a visa (per the Ministério das Relações Exteriores)
- Participants in sports, artistic, scientific or academic events on an unpaid basis
What you can do
- Tourism in Brazil
- Transit through Brazil
- Business trips, including trade and industrial exhibitions
- Unpaid participation in sports, artistic, scientific and academic events
Requirements
- Your purpose of travel must be a permitted visitor activity (tourism, transit, business, unpaid events) with no intention to reside and no paid work in Brazil.
- A passport valid for your trip with at least two blank visa pages.
- Proof you can support yourself financially during the stay (for example, bank statements or paychecks).
- Evidence of your travel plans — a flight itinerary showing entry and exit dates, and accommodation (hotel booking or a host's invitation).
- You must apply through the Brazilian consulate or embassy that covers your place of residence.
How to apply
- Complete the online visa application form and print the application receipt (RER).
- Follow your consulate's submission procedure — this may be by post or by appointment (the Washington, DC consulate accepts applications by mail only).
- Pay the visa fee by the method your consulate specifies (for example, a USPS money order in Washington, DC).
- Submit your passport, application receipt, photo and all supporting documents.
- Collect your passport, or receive it by the pre-paid return envelope where the consulate uses one.
Documents you may need
- Passport valid for your trip with at least two blank visa pages.
- Printed visa application form receipt (RER).
- One recent passport-style photo (2" x 2", white background).
- Visa fee payment in the required form.
- Proof of residence within the consulate's jurisdiction.
- A statement or letter setting out the purpose of your trip (business travellers need a company letter on official stationery).
- Proof of financial means, such as recent bank statements.
- Flight confirmation showing entry and exit dates.
- Hotel reservation or an invitation letter from a host in Brazil.
- For minors under 18: original birth certificate plus a parental authorisation signed by both parents (notarised unless signed in person).
Frequently asked questions
No. The Ministério das Relações Exteriores states that VIVIS holders are forbidden from doing paid work in Brazil, although they may receive prizes, per-diem allowances and artistic paychecks. Salaried work requires a work visa such as the VITEM V.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.