Tourists:
Foreign citizens travelling to Brazil as tourists, participants in conferences, seminars, artistic or sports events (provided no payment is involved) must have a ‘Tourist Visa’.
- When travelling to Brazil on tourism, citizens of the following countries are exempted
from a visa:
Andorra
Argentina
Austria
Bahamas
Barbados
Belgium
Bolivia
Bulgaria
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Macau
Malaysia
Monaco
Morocco
Namibia
the Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Sovereign Order of Malta (citizens of Malta must have a visa)
Spain
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
Trinidad & Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
United Kingdom
Uruguay
Vatican and Venezuela.
- First entry into Brazil must be no later than 90 days after the visa is issued.
- It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure the application is lodged accordingly.
- Length of stay in Brazil
- first granted period: up to 90 days
- extensions (once in Brazil): up to another 90 days, making up a maximum of six months in any twelve-month period.
- At least 2 weeks before expiration of the first granted period, tourists may apply for a single extension of up to 90 additional days.
- Paid or unpaid employment of tourists in Brazil is strictly prohibited.
- An Embarkation/Desembarkation card, provided to all visitors by the Brazilian Immigration authorities (DPMAF), must be filled in and signed appropriately and submitted to authorities upon arrival and when leaving Brazil.
Visa required byb whom-Tourist
Universities in brazil
81. Universidade Estadual de Campinas 82. Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana 83. Universidade Estadual de Londrina 84. Universidade Estadual de Maringá 85. Universidade Estadual de Montes Claros 86. Universidade Estadual de Ponta Grossa 87. Universidade Estadual de Santa Cruz 88. Universidade Estadual do Ceará 89. Universidade Estadual do Maranhão 90. Universidade Estadual do Norte Fluminense 91. Universidade Estadual do Oeste do Paraná 92. Universidade Estadual do Piauí 93. Universidade Estadual do Vale do Acaraú 94. Universidade Estadual Paulista 95. Universidade Estadual Sudoeste da Bahia 96. Universidade Federal da Bahia 97. Universidade Federal da Paraíba 98. Universidade Federal de Alagoas 99. Universidade Federal de Campina Grande 100. Universidade Federal de Goiás 101. Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora 102. Universidade Federal de Lavras 103. Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso 104. Universidade Federal de Mato Grosso do Sul 105. Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais 106. Universidade Federal de Ouro Preto 107. Universidade Federal de Pelotas 108. Universidade Federal de Pernambuco 109. Universidade Federal de Rondônia 110. Universidade Federal de Roraima 111. Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina 112. Universidade Federal de Santa Maria 113. Universidade Federal de São Carlos 114. Universidade Federal de São Paulo 115. Universidade Federal de Sergipe 116. Universidade Federal de Uberlândia 117. Universidade Federal de Viçosa 118. Universidade Federal do ABC 119. Universidade Federal do Acre 120. Universidade Federal do Amapá 121. Universidade Federal do Ceará 122. Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo 123. Universidade Federal do Maranhão 124. Universidade Federal do Pará 125. Universidade Federal do Paraná 126. Universidade Federal do Piauí 127. Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro 128. Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte 129. Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul 130. Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco 131. Universidade Federal Fluminense 132. Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco 133. Universidade Federal Rural do Rio de Janeiro 134. Universidade Gama Filho 135. Universidade Ibirapuera 136. Universidade Luterana do Brasil 137. Universidade Mackenzie 138. Universidade Metodista de Piracicaba 139. Universidade Metropolitana de Santos 140. Universidade para o Desenvolvimento do Alto Vale do Itajaí 141. Universidade Paulista 142. Universidade Potiguar 143. Universidade Regional de Blumenau 144. Universidade Regional do Cariri 145. Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul 146. Universidade Regional Integrada do Alto Uruguai e das Missões 147. Universidade Salgado de Oliveira 148. Universidade Salvador 149. Universidade Santa Cecília dos Bandeirantes 150. Universidade Santa Úrsula 151. Universidade São Francisco 152. Universidade São Judas Tadeu 153. Universidade São Marcos 154. Universidade Tiradentes 155. Universidade Vale do Paraiba 156. Universidade Vale do Rio Doce 157. Universidade Vale do Rio dos Sinos 158. Universidade Veiga de Almeida
Universities in Brazil
Centro Regional Universitário de Espiríto Santo do Pinhal Centro Universitário Barao de Maua Centro Universitário Claretiano Centro Universitário de Araraquara Centro Universitário de João Pessoa Centro Universitário Monte Serrat Centro Universitário Newton Paiva Centro Universitário Plinio Leite Centro Universitário Senac EMESCAM - Escola Superior de Ciências da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Vitória FAAP - Fundação Armando Alvares Penteado Faculdade Integradas do Ceará Faculdade Italo Brasileira Faculdades Integradas Curitiba Faculdades Integradas do Brasil - UNIBRASIL Faculdades Integradas Toledo
17. Faculdades Integradas UPIS
18. FAE Business School - Faculdade de Administração e Economia 19. Fundação Educacional de Ituverava 20. Instituto Nacional de Matemática Pura e Aplicada - IMPA 21. Instituto Tecnológico de Aeronáutica 22. Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas 23. Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais 24. Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo 25. Pontificia Universidade Católica do Paraná 26. Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro 27. Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul 28. Universidade Bandeirante de São Paulo 29. Universidade Braz Cubas 30. Universidade Camilo Castelo Branco 31. Universidade Candido Mendes 32. Universidade Castelo Branco 33. Universidade Católica de Brasília 34. Universidade Católica de Goiás 35. Universidade Católica de Pelotas 36. Universidade Católica de Pernambuco 37. Universidade Católica de Petrópolis 38. Universidade Católica de Salvador 39. Universidade Católica de Santos 40. Universidade Católica Dom Bosco 41. Universidade Cidade de São Paulo 42. Universidade Cruzeiro do Sul 43. Universidade da Amazônia 44. Universidade da Região da Campanha 45. Universidade de Alfenas 46. Universidade de Brasília 47. Universidade de Caxias do Sul 48. Universidade de Cruz Alta 49. Universidade de Fortaleza 50. Universidade de Franca 51. Universidade de Guarulhos 52. Universidade de Itaúna 53. Universidade de Marília 54. Universidade de Mogi das Cruzes 55. Universidade de Nova Iguaçu 56. Universidade de Passo Fundo 57. Universidade de Pernambuco 58. Universidade de Ribeirão Preto 59. Universidade de Santa Cruz do Sul 60. Universidade de Santo Amaro 61. Universidade de São Paulo 62. Universidade de Taubaté 63. Universidade de Tocantins 64. Universidade de Uberaba 65. Universidade do Amazonas 66. Universidade do Estado da Bahia 67. Universidade do Estado de Santa Catarina 68. Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro 69. Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte 70. Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense 71. Universidade do Grande Rio 72. Universidade do Oeste de Santa Catarina 73. Universidade do Oeste Paulista 74. Universidade do Rio de Janeiro 75. Universidade do Rio Grande 76. Universidade do Sagrado Coração 77. Universidade do Sul de Santa Catarina 78. Universidade do Vale do Itajaí 79. Universidade Estácio de Sá 80. Universidade Estadual da Paraíba
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FAQ
What is the cost of a visa?
Varies; depending on nationality.
How long is the visa valid for?
Student visas: Up to 1 year
Tourist visas: A tourist can stay in Brazil for a maximum of six months in any twelve-month period. He must first have obtained a visa for 90 days.
Once in Brazil, he may apply for a single extension of up to 90 additional days. At the end of the extended stay, the tourist must leave the country, and may only return to Brazil as a tourist after another six months have elapsed.
Other information:
Is a holder of a ‘Student Visa’ allowed to work in Brazil?
Holders of ‘Student Visas’ are not allowed to work in Brazil.
Is a holder of a ‘Student Visa’ allowed to stay in Brazil after the end of his/her course?
No. When a student finishes his/her course, he/she has to exit the country no later than the visa expiry date. The former student may re-enter the country as a tourist, provided that he/she has obtained a tourist visa (if applicable), and depending on Brazilian Immigration at the port of entry.
Is a ‘Business Visa’ the same as a ‘Work Visa’?
No. A ‘Work Visa’ requires the approval of the Brazilian Ministry of Employment. The procedure has to be initiated by the prospective employer in Brazil. Once approval is given, the relevant authorization is relayed to a Brazilian Consulate in the applicant’s country of residence, which will then issue the visa.A ‘Business visa’ is only granted to applicants wishing to do business in Brazil and not to applicants seeking employment in Brazil.
If offered employment after arriving in Brazil, can a tourist apply for a work permit without having to leave the country?
No. Tourists are not allowed to change their visa status while in the country. Prospective employers must apply for a work permit on behalf of the tourist they wish to employ; if the permit is granted, the tourist will have to leave Brazil and return to his country of residence, where his ‘Work visa” will be issued by a Brazilian Consulate.
Can I have my visa extended while in Brazil?
Most Brazilian visas are extendable, and if they are the extension may be obtained while in Brazil. Extensions are granted by the Brazilian Federal Police (DPF). The DPF has offices in the capital city of each state. Applications for extension must be made no more than one month and no less than two weeks before the visa expires. Please bear in mind that approval of a request for a visa extension is entirely at the discretion of the Brazilian Federal Police.
Documents required
What documents will be required?
Student Visas:-
-Applicant’s passport, valid for no less than 6 months (Soiled, damaged or defaced passports will not be accepted)
- Two visa application forms, duly filled and signed by the applicant
- Two passport-size photographs
- A letter from the educational institution in Brazil, confirming acceptance of the student and indicating the length of the course, number of hours per lesson and number of lessons per week. -The signature on that letter must be legalised by a Notary (Tabelião) in Brazil.
- For applicants of 18 years of age or above:
Certificate of Prosecution/Conviction History (Section 21, Data Protection Act 1998, Subject Access, Person Record).
- Proof of means of support during the applicant’s stay in Brazil.
- Bearers of this type of visa are not allowed to work.
- Certificate of vaccination, where necessary
- Receipt of payment of the consular fee
Tourist Visas:- Applicant’s passport, valid for no less than 6 months (Soiled, damaged or defaced passports will not be accepted)- Duly filled and signed visa application form - One passport-size photograph - Originals and one complete set of photocopies of: return or onward ticket or proof of means of support during the applicant’s stay in Brazil (recent bank and credit card statements, pay slips, are accepted as proof). - Certificate of vaccination, where necessary - For applicants participating in conferences, seminars, artistic or sports events, a letter from the organisers. - Receipt of payment of the consular fee Time required to issue visa:- When applied for in person: up to 3 working days- When applied for by a third party: up to 10 working days- For more than 10 visas: up to 10 working days- When submission to the Brazilian Ministry of External Affairs is required: up to 8 weeks- Additional time for processing by postNote: The Consulate General does not provide express services.Do not commit yourself to travel plans until you know when your visa will be issued. Do not leave your application to the last minute: in times of heavy workload, the processing time may be extended.
General conditions are subject to change without prior notice and will be posted on the immigration website of brazil.the link to the immigration will be posted soon.
Visa required by whom
Who requires a visa?
Students:
Foreign citizens travelling to Brazil to attend study courses
– including theological and technical studies
– must have a ‘Student Visa’.
- Citizens of :
- Applicants must lodge their application in person.
- First entry into Brazil must be within 90 days from the date the visa is issued.
- It is the responsibility of the applicant to make sure the application is lodged accordingly
- Within 30 days of arrival in Brazil, bearers of a ‘Student Visa’ must register with the Brazilian Immigration authorities (DPMAF) and submit the second copy of the visa application form, which will have been stamped and returned to them by the Consulate General.
- Length of stay in Brazil is up to one year, extendable, at the discretion of the Brazilian Federal Police.
- An Embarkation/Desembarkation card, provided to all visitors by the Brazilian Immigration authorities (DPMAF), must be filled in and signed appropriately and submitted to authorities upon arrival and when leaving Brazil.
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Once arriving in Brazil, tourists will be asked to present the customs form filled out by you during your flight.
The “Accompanied Baggage Declaration” or DBA (Declaracao de Bagagem) must be made at the “Goods to Declare” desk
If you possess any of the following: -
Animals, plants, seeds, foodstuffs and medication subject to health inspection, weapons and ammunition.
- Other goods when the visitor wants to get proof of their admittance into Brazil.
- Goods subject to the regime of temporary importation when their listing on the DBA is required (example, goods worth over U.S. $3,000).
- Goods not considered by Brazilian law as baggage (such as goods brought for commercial or industrial purposes).
- Valuables (cash, checks, travelers checks) worth over R$10,000 or equivalent in foreign currency.
Usually vaccinations against Yellow Fever are not required when traveling to Brazil but there are some exceptions and some recommendations.
For persons arriving from or having passed thru the following countries, within three months, a Yellow Fever International Immunization Certificate will be required. These certificates take 10 days to become effective and are valid for 10 years.
- Angola, Benin, Bolivia, Burkina, Cameroon, Columbia, Congo, Ecuador, Guyana, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Peru, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Venezuela and Zaire. It is recommended however that all travelers anticipating the visitation to the following states in Brazil be vaccinated. - Acre, Amazonas, Amapa, Distrito Federal, Goias, Maranho, Mato Grasso do Sul, Para, Rondonia and Tocantins. Once returning to the U.S. visitors must be in compliance with U.S. Customs. Residents may bring home U.S.$400.00 worth of foreign goods duty free.
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