# 🇧🇷 Brazil — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Brazil from VisaPassage.
> Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/brazil

18 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **Germany**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **India**: Visa required · apply before travel
- **Canada**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **Australia**: eVisa · apply before travel

Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports.

## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Brazil eVisa (Visit Visa for US/CA/AU nationals) | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | $80.90 | $54 | 5 days |
| Brazil Visit Visa (VIVIS) - consular | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | — | $160 | 10 days |
| Brazil Health Treatment Visa (VITEM II) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | $160 | — |

- **Brazil eVisa (Visit Visa for US/CA/AU nationals)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Digital passport photo, Passport bio page scan, Proof of funds, Fee payment · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: brazil.vfsevisa.com
- **Brazil Visit Visa (VIVIS) - consular** — Key documents: Valid passport, Online application form, Passport photo, Proof of means of subsistence, Travel itinerary / return ticket · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.br
- **Brazil Health Treatment Visa (VITEM II)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Visa application form, Medical report / treatment letter, Proof of financial means · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.br

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Brazil Student Visa (VITEM IV) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | $220 | — |
| Brazil Internship Visa (VITEM IV - Estágio) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | R$1,200 | — |

- **Brazil Student Visa (VITEM IV)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Visa application form, Proof of enrollment, Proof of financial means or scholarship, Criminal record certificate, Health insurance valid in Brazil · Rights: Work: up to 20 h/week · Study: Enrollment at MEC institution · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.br
- **Brazil Internship Visa (VITEM IV - Estágio)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Visa application form, Internship agreement (Termo de Compromisso de Estágio), Proof of university enrollment, Proof of financial means · Rights: Work: up to 20 h/week · Study: Study/training is the purpose · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.br

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Brazil Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | $220 | — |
| Brazil Innovation/Startup Investor Residence (RN 13/2017 reduced threshold) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | R$1,500 | — |
| Brazil Work Visa (VITEM V - employment contract) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | $220 | — |
| Brazil Technical Assistance Visa (VITEM V - RN 03/2017) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | $270 | — |

- **Brazil Digital Nomad Visa (VITEM XIV)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Visa application form, Declaration of digital nomad status, Employment/service contract with foreign entity, Proof of income or savings, Health insurance valid in Brazil, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Work: Remote work for foreign employer · Study: Study permitted · Family: Dependents may be included · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br
- **Brazil Innovation/Startup Investor Residence (RN 13/2017 reduced threshold)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Residence authorization application, Proof of R$150,000+ investment, Evidence of innovative character, Business plan, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Work: Run own startup/business · Study: Study permitted · Residency after 4 years · Family: Family reunion allowed · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br
- **Brazil Work Visa (VITEM V - employment contract)** — Key documents: Prior residence/work authorization, Valid passport, Visa application form, Employment contract, Proof of qualifications, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Work: Employer-tied employment contract · Study: Study permitted · Residency after 4 years · Family: Family reunion allowed · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.br
- **Brazil Technical Assistance Visa (VITEM V - RN 03/2017)** — Key documents: Prior authorization from Ministry of Labor/Justice, Valid passport, Visa application form, Technical assistance contract, Proof of professional qualification · Rights: Work: Technical assistance per RN 03/2017 · Study: Study permitted · Family: Family reunion allowed · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.br

## Invest & Capital

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Brazil Residence Permit by Real Estate Investment | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |
| Brazil Investor Visa (VITEM IX - Company Investment) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |

- **Brazil Residence Permit by Real Estate Investment** — Key documents: Valid passport, Property deed / registration, Proof of foreign funds transfer, Property valuation evidence, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Work: Residence permits work · Study: Study permitted · Residency after 4 years · Family: Spouse + dependent children · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br
- **Brazil Investor Visa (VITEM IX - Company Investment)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Residence authorization application, Proof of foreign capital investment, Investment/business plan, Company incorporation documents, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Work: Manage/run invested company · Study: Study permitted · Residency after 4 years · Family: Family reunion allowed · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: portaldeimigracao.mj.gov.br

## Retire & Lifestyle

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Brazil Retirement Visa (VITEM XIV - Retiree) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |
| Brazil Working Holiday Visa (VITEM VI) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | $220 | — |

- **Brazil Retirement Visa (VITEM XIV - Retiree)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Visa application form, Proof of retirement/pension, Proof of receipt of funds, Proof of ability to transfer funds to Brazil, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Study: Study permitted · Residency after 4 years · Family: Family reunion allowed · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.br
- **Brazil Working Holiday Visa (VITEM VI)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Visa application form, Proof of age 18-30, Return ticket or sufficient funds, Travel health insurance, Police clearance certificate · Rights: Work: Paid work as income supplement · Study: Short courses permitted · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.br

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Brazil Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | $270 | — |
| Brazil Residence for Spouse/Partner of a Brazilian | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | R$1,500 | — |

- **Brazil Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Visa application form, Proof of family relationship, Sponsor's documents, Criminal record certificate · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.br
- **Brazil Residence for Spouse/Partner of a Brazilian** — Key documents: Valid passport or travel document, Marriage certificate or stable union proof, Brazilian spouse's ID, Criminal record certificates, GRU fee payment receipts · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.br

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Brazil Research/Teaching Visa (VITEM I) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | $270 | — |
| Brazil Religious Worker Visa (VITEM VII) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | $220 | — |
| Brazil Mercosur Residence Agreement | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |

- **Brazil Research/Teaching Visa (VITEM I)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Visa application form, Invitation/sponsorship letter, Proof of qualifications, Proof of financial means · Rights: Work: Research/teaching activity · Study: Academic activity permitted · Residency after 4 years · Family: Family reunion allowed · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.br
- **Brazil Religious Worker Visa (VITEM VII)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Visa application form, Sponsorship letter from Brazilian religious entity, Statutes of the Brazilian religious organization, Ordination certificate or theological diploma, Criminal record certificate · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.br
- **Brazil Mercosur Residence Agreement** — Key documents: Valid passport or national ID, Birth certificate, Criminal record certificate, Proof of entry to Brazil, GRU fee payment receipts · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.br

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