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Visit
Short stays: tourism, transit, business trips, medical, pilgrimage.
Tourist Visa
Brazil eVisa (Visit Visa for US/CA/AU nationals)
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Electronic visit visa required since 10 April 2025 for citizens of the United States, Canada and Australia, issued only via the official VFS eVisa portal for US$80.90. Multiple-entry, valid 10 years for US passport holders and 5 years for Canadians and Australians (capped at passport validity); each stay is up to 90 days, extendable to a maximum of 180 days per 12-month period. Covers tourism, business meetings and transit; no work allowed.
Government fee
$80.90
Service fee
$54
Processing time
5 days
Max stay
90 days
Validity
3,650 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportPassport from the US, Canada or Australia, valid for the intended stay (eVisa validity is capped at passport expiry).
Digital passport photoRecent passport-style photograph uploaded to the portal.
Passport bio page scanClear scan/photo of the passport biographical data page.
Proof of fundsBank statement or equivalent showing means of subsistence for the stay.
Return or onward ticketOptionalEvidence of intent to leave Brazil within the permitted stay.
Fee paymentUS$80.90 paid online by card on the official portal.
Business Visitor Visa
Brazil Visit Visa (VIVIS) - consular
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Consular visit visa for nationals not visa-exempt and not covered by the eVisa, valid for tourism, business meetings, transit, short volunteering, conferences and unpaid short activities. Stay is up to 90 days, extendable by the Federal Police to a total of 180 days per migratory year. Fees follow reciprocity tables and vary by nationality; no employment or paid local activity is permitted.
Service fee
$160
Processing time
10 days
Max stay
90 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportValid at least 6 months with blank pages.
Online application formCompleted e-consular/Formulário de Solicitação de Visto with delivery receipt.
Passport photoRecent 3x4 or 2x2in photo, white background.
Proof of means of subsistenceBank statements or sponsor letter covering the stay.
Travel itinerary / return ticketRound-trip booking or onward travel evidence.
Business invitation letterOptionalFor business visits: letter from the Brazilian host company stating purpose and dates.
Medical Treatment Visa
Brazil Health Treatment Visa (VITEM II)
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Temporary visa for foreigners coming to Brazil for medical treatment lasting over 90 days, and for an accompanying person/carer. Applicants must prove sufficient funds to cover treatment and living costs, or coverage by health insurance/Brazilian health system arrangements. Typically issued for up to one year and renewable while treatment continues.
Service fee
$160
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportValid 6+ months with blank pages.
Visa application formCompleted online form with photo.
Medical report / treatment letterLetter from the Brazilian hospital or doctor confirming the treatment plan and duration.
Proof of financial meansEvidence of funds or insurance covering treatment and stay for the whole period.
Health insuranceOptionalInsurance valid in Brazil where funds alone are insufficient.
Criminal record certificateOptionalPolice clearance for applicants over 18 (consulate-dependent).
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Transit Visa
Pilgrimage Visa
2 routes
Study & Training
Universities, language courses, internships and exchanges.
Student Visa
Brazil Student Visa (VITEM IV)
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Temporary visa for study programs longer than 90 days at institutions recognized by the Ministry of Education, including degree courses, language study and exchange. Applicants must show enrollment and financial means (in practice roughly one Brazilian minimum wage per month or a scholarship) plus health insurance. Issued for up to 1 year and renewable in Brazil for the duration of the course; Federal Police registration within 90 days of arrival is mandatory (CRNM card fee approx. R$204.77).
Work: up to 20 h/week
Study: Enrollment at MEC institution
Service fee
$220
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportValid 6+ months with two blank pages.
Visa application formCompleted e-consular form with photo.
Proof of enrollmentAcceptance/enrollment letter from a MEC-recognized Brazilian institution.
Proof of financial means or scholarshipBank statements, sponsor affidavit or scholarship covering the course duration.
Criminal record certificatePolice clearance for applicants over 18, issued within 90 days.
Proof of schooling levelOptionalCertificate/transcript from previous institution.
Health insurance valid in BrazilCoverage for treatment and hospitalization.
Internship / Trainee Visa
Brazil Internship Visa (VITEM IV - Estágio)
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VITEM IV sub-route for unpaid internships in Brazil, requiring a notarized internship agreement (Termo de Compromisso de Estágio) signed by the intern, the Brazilian host organization and a Brazilian university. Applicants must be enrolled students and show roughly R$2,000 per month in funds (consulate practice); paid work is prohibited. Issued for the internship duration, typically up to 1 year.
Work: up to 20 h/week
Study: Study/training is the purpose
Service fee
R$1,200
Validity
365 days
Min. income / month
R$2,000
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportValid 6+ months with two blank pages.
Visa application formCompleted online form with photo.
Internship agreement (Termo de Compromisso de Estágio)Notarized agreement between intern, host entity and a Brazilian university.
Proof of university enrollmentEnrollment certificate from the home university.
Proof of financial meansApprox. R$2,000/month in funds or a notarized family sponsorship affidavit.
Criminal record certificateOptionalWhere required by the consulate.
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Language Course Visa
Exchange Program Visa
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Work & Self-Employment
Digital nomad, freelance, skilled employment and company transfers.
Digital Nomad Visa
Brazil Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV)
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Temporary visa/residence permit for remote workers employed by or contracting with foreign companies, created by CNIg Resolution 45/2021. Requires proof of monthly income of at least US$1,500 from sources outside Brazil or bank savings of at least US$18,000; working for Brazilian employers or clients is prohibited. Granted for 1 year, renewable for one additional year; can also be requested in-country as a residence authorization via the Ministry of Justice.
Work: Remote work for foreign employer
Study: Study permitted
Family: Dependents may be included
Service fee
$220
Validity
365 days
Min. income / month
$1,500
Document checklist (8)
Valid passportValid 6+ months with at least two blank pages.
Visa application formCompleted e-consular online application with photo.
Declaration of digital nomad statusStatement attesting ability to perform the work remotely using information and communication technologies.
Employment/service contract with foreign entityContract or equivalent proving the employment or service relationship with a foreign employer/clients.
Proof of income or savingsEvidence of monthly income of US$1,500+ from foreign sources (6 months of bank statements or tax return) or US$18,000+ in savings.
Health insurance valid in BrazilCoverage for the entire period of stay.
Criminal record certificatePolice clearance from country of residence, apostilled.
Birth certificate / civil status proofOptionalRequired by some consulates for registration purposes.
Startup / Entrepreneur Visa
Brazil Innovation/Startup Investor Residence (RN 13/2017 reduced threshold)
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Sub-route of the RN 13/2017 investor framework with a reduced threshold of R$150,000 for investment in innovation, basic/applied research or science-and-technology ventures, including startups supported by accelerators or innovation programs. Initial residence is typically granted for up to 2 years, extendable/convertible to indefinite residence upon proof of job creation or continued activity. Filed with the Ministry of Justice via MigranteWeb before the consular visa is issued.
Work: Run own startup/business
Study: Study permitted
Residency after 4 years
Family: Family reunion allowed
Service fee
R$1,500
Min. investment
R$150,000
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportValid with blank pages.
Residence authorization applicationFiled via MigranteWeb.
Proof of R$150,000+ investmentExchange/Central Bank registration of foreign capital into the innovative venture.
Evidence of innovative characterProof the company operates in innovation/tech (e.g. accelerator, incubator, government innovation program participation).
Business planPlan showing growth potential and job/income generation.
Criminal record certificateApostilled police clearance.
Skilled Work Visa
Brazil Work Visa (VITEM V - employment contract)
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Employer-sponsored temporary work visa: the Brazilian company files for prior residence authorization with the Ministry of Justice/Labor before the consulate issues the visa. Applicants must hold a university degree plus 1 year of experience, or 9 years of schooling plus 2 years of experience, or a postgraduate degree. Granted for up to 2 years, renewable for 2 more or convertible to residence for an indefinite term; holder must register with the Federal Police within 90 days of arrival.
Work: Employer-tied employment contract
Study: Study permitted
Residency after 4 years
Family: Family reunion allowed
Service fee
$220
Validity
730 days
Document checklist (7)
Prior residence/work authorizationApproval published by the Ministry of Justice and Public Security, obtained by the sponsoring employer.
Valid passportValid 6+ months with two blank pages.
Visa application formCompleted e-consular application with photo.
Employment contractSigned contract with the Brazilian employer.
Proof of qualificationsDiplomas and employment letters matching the role's degree/experience requirements.
Criminal record certificateApostilled police clearance issued within 90 days.
Birth/marriage certificatesOptionalFor dependants and Federal Police registration.
Intra-Company Transfer Visa
Brazil Technical Assistance Visa (VITEM V - RN 03/2017)
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Visa for foreign professionals sent to provide technical assistance or technology transfer to a Brazilian company under a contract between the foreign and Brazilian entities, with no Brazilian employment relationship. The Brazilian company obtains prior authorization; regular authorizations allow stays up to 1 year, while simplified/emergency tracks allow up to 180 days per year with 2-5 day processing. Administrative, financial and managerial activities are excluded.
Work: Technical assistance per RN 03/2017
Study: Study permitted
Family: Family reunion allowed
Service fee
$270
Max stay
365 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (6)
Prior authorization from Ministry of Labor/JusticeObtained in Brazil by the sponsoring company.
Valid passportValid 6+ months with blank pages.
Visa application formCompleted online with photo.
Technical assistance contractContract or agreement between the foreign employer and the Brazilian company.
Proof of professional qualificationEvidence the applicant is qualified for the technical service.
Criminal record certificateOptionalWhere required by the consulate.
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Freelancer Visa
Self-Employment Visa
Seasonal Work Visa
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Invest & Capital
Golden visas, real estate, citizenship by investment, passive income.
Residence by Real Estate
Brazil Residence Permit by Real Estate Investment
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Residence permit under Normative Resolution 36/2018 for foreigners buying urban real estate worth at least R$1,000,000, reduced to R$700,000 for property in the North and Northeast regions; multiple properties can be combined and properties under construction qualify. Initial residence is granted for 2 years and converts to residence for an indefinite term upon proof the property is still owned. Application is made via MigranteWeb in Brazil or as a VITEM XIV-type consular visa abroad.
Work: Residence permits work
Study: Study permitted
Residency after 4 years
Family: Spouse + dependent children
Validity
730 days
Min. investment
R$1,000,000
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportValid with blank pages.
Property deed / registrationDefinitive deed registered at the Real Estate Registry (Registro Geral de Imóveis) showing value of R$1M+ (or R$700k+ in N/NE).
Proof of foreign funds transferExchange contracts/Central Bank registration showing funds entered Brazil as foreign investment.
Property valuation evidenceMunicipal valuation or purchase documents establishing the property value.
Criminal record certificateApostilled police clearance from country of origin/residence.
Civil status documentsOptionalApostilled birth/marriage certificates with sworn translation.
Business Investor Visa
Brazil Investor Visa (VITEM IX - Company Investment)
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Residence authorization under Normative Resolution 13/2017 for foreigners investing at least R$500,000 of foreign capital into a new or existing Brazilian company, with a business plan showing job/income generation. Residence is granted with an indefinite horizon conditional on maintaining the investment, and the process is filed with the Ministry of Justice (MigranteWeb) before consular issuance. Family members can be included and naturalization is possible after 4 years of residence.
Work: Manage/run invested company
Study: Study permitted
Residency after 4 years
Family: Family reunion allowed
Min. investment
R$500,000
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportValid with blank pages.
Residence authorization applicationFiled via MigranteWeb with the Ministry of Justice/National Immigration Council.
Proof of foreign capital investmentCentral Bank (RDE-IED) registration/exchange contracts showing R$500,000+ transferred into the company.
Investment/business planPlan demonstrating job creation or income generation in Brazil.
Company incorporation documentsArticles of association/CNPJ registration of the Brazilian company.
Criminal record certificatePolice clearance from country of origin/residence, apostilled.
Civil status documentsOptionalBirth/marriage certificates, apostilled and translated.
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Golden Visa (Residence by Investment)
Citizenship by Investment
Non-Lucrative / Passive Income Visa
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Retire & Lifestyle
Retirement visas and working holiday schemes.
Retirement Visa
Brazil Retirement Visa (VITEM XIV - Retiree)
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Temporary visa for retirees and death-pension beneficiaries who can prove the ability to transfer at least US$2,000 per month of pension income to Brazil (roughly US$1,000 extra per dependent in practice). Qualifying income must be retirement/pension-based (social security, private pensions, annuities); pure investment income alone does not qualify. Initial residence is up to 2 years, convertible to residence for an indefinite term, with naturalization possible after 4 years.
Study: Study permitted
Residency after 4 years
Family: Family reunion allowed
Validity
365 days
Min. income / month
$2,000
Document checklist (7)
Valid passportValid 6+ months with blank pages.
Visa application formCompleted online application with photo.
Proof of retirement/pensionOfficial letter from the pension authority or fund confirming retiree status and monthly amount.
Proof of receipt of fundsBank statements showing regular receipt of the pension of US$2,000+/month.
Proof of ability to transfer funds to BrazilBank documentation showing capacity to remit the monthly amount to Brazil.
Criminal record certificatePolice/FBI clearance, apostilled, issued within 90 days.
Health insuranceOptionalCoverage valid in Brazil (consulate-dependent).
Working Holiday Visa
Brazil Working Holiday Visa (VITEM VI)
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Working-holiday visa under bilateral reciprocity agreements with France (500 places/year), Germany (1,000 places/year), Australia, New Zealand and South Korea. Open to applicants aged 18-30 (up to 34 for South Koreans) for a stay of up to 1 year with the right to take incidental paid work. Requires return ticket or funds, health insurance and a clean criminal record; quotas run until exhausted each year.
Work: Paid work as income supplement
Study: Short courses permitted
Service fee
$220
Max stay
365 days
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportPassport of a partner country (FR, DE, AU, NZ, KR), valid for the stay.
Visa application formCompleted e-consular application with photo.
Proof of age 18-30Applicant must be within the agreement's age band at application.
Return ticket or sufficient fundsTicket out of Brazil or funds to purchase one plus subsistence funds.
Travel health insuranceCoverage for the full stay.
Police clearance certificateClean criminal record from country of nationality.
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Family & Origin
Reunification, spouse routes and ancestry-based repatriation.
Family Reunification Visa
Brazil Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI)
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Visa for family members of Brazilian citizens or legal residents: spouses/partners (including same-sex), children, parents, grandparents, siblings under guardianship and other dependants. Leads to a residence permit allowing work; the holder must register with the Federal Police within 90 days of arrival, and residence can become indefinite while the family tie persists. Naturalization is possible after 1 year of residence for spouses/parents of Brazilians (reduced period).
Service fee
$270
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportValid 6+ months with two blank pages.
Visa application formCompleted e-consular form with photo.
Proof of family relationshipApostilled marriage/birth certificate or stable-union evidence, legalized/translated.
Sponsor's documentsBrazilian ID (RG/CPF) or sponsor's CRNM residence card.
Criminal record certificateApostilled police clearance for applicants over 18.
Proof of sponsor's meansOptionalEvidence the resident/citizen can support the incoming family member (consulate-dependent).
Spouse / Partner Visa
Brazil Residence for Spouse/Partner of a Brazilian
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Spouses and stable-union partners (including same-sex, recognized since 2013) of Brazilian citizens can obtain residence either via a VITEM XI at a consulate or directly in Brazil at the Federal Police/Ministry of Justice without a prior visa. Residence is granted with an indefinite horizon based on the marriage/union and carries full work rights. Naturalization is possible after just 1 year of residence with a Brazilian spouse.
Service fee
R$1,500
Document checklist (6)
Valid passport or travel documentIdentity of the foreign spouse/partner.
Marriage certificate or stable union proofBrazilian-registered marriage certificate or notarized stable-union declaration/court recognition.
Brazilian spouse's IDRG and CPF of the Brazilian citizen.
Criminal record certificatesFrom Brazil and from countries of residence in the last years, apostilled.
Proof of address in BrazilOptionalFor in-country applications at the Federal Police.
GRU fee payment receiptsFederal payment slips for residence authorization and CRNM card issuance.
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Dependent Relative Visa
Ancestry / Repatriation
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Special Categories
Talent, religious, humanitarian, media, official and permanent residence.
Talent / Highly Skilled Visa
Brazil Research/Teaching Visa (VITEM I)
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Temporary visa for researchers, scientists, professors and technical experts conducting research, teaching or academic extension in Brazil for more than 90 days, usually linked to a Brazilian research or higher-education institution. Issued for up to 1-2 years depending on the project and renewable in Brazil. Paid work outside the sponsoring research/teaching activity is not permitted.
Work: Research/teaching activity
Study: Academic activity permitted
Residency after 4 years
Family: Family reunion allowed
Service fee
$270
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportValid 6+ months with blank pages.
Visa application formCompleted e-consular form with photo.
Invitation/sponsorship letterFrom the Brazilian research or educational institution describing the project and duration.
Proof of qualificationsAcademic credentials/CV matching the research or teaching activity.
Proof of financial meansFellowship, salary or funding evidence covering the stay.
Criminal record certificateOptionalWhere required by the consulate.
Religious Worker Visa
Brazil Religious Worker Visa (VITEM VII)
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Temporary visa for clergy, missionaries and members of religious orders carrying out religious activities in Brazil for more than 90 days, sponsored by a Brazilian religious organization that assumes financial responsibility. Typically issued for 1 year and renewable in Brazil for up to 2-year periods; Federal Police registration within 90 days of entry is required. Theological training/ordination evidence is part of the checklist.
Service fee
$220
Validity
365 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passportValid 6+ months with blank pages.
Visa application formCompleted e-consular form with photo.
Sponsorship letter from Brazilian religious entityLetter stating nature of activities, duration and financial responsibility, notarized in Brazil.
Statutes of the Brazilian religious organizationConstitutive minutes/by-laws and proof of legal representation.
Ordination certificate or theological diplomaProof of religious training/clergy status with CV.
Criminal record certificateApostilled police clearance.
Long-Term Residence Permit
Brazil Mercosur Residence Agreement
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Citizens of Mercosur states and associates (Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and others by extension) can obtain 2-year temporary residence in Brazil with no requirement to prove employment, income or reason for moving - only identity, civil status and a clean criminal record. They may apply in-country at the Federal Police without a prior visa, or via a VITEM XIII at a consulate, and convert to residence of indefinite duration before the 2 years expire. Full work and study rights apply from day one.
Validity
730 days
Document checklist (6)
Valid passport or national IDIdentity document of a Mercosur/associate state national.
Birth certificateApostilled where applicable.
Criminal record certificateFrom country of origin/residence for the previous 5 years, plus Brazilian records check.
Proof of entry to BrazilEntry stamp/migration record for in-country applications.
GRU fee payment receiptsResidence authorization and CRNM card fees.
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