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Certificates 1. Click here to check if you require a visa or benefit from visa waiver Civil registry

Consular fees 2. If you do, select the type of visa on the table of contents below, according to the purpose of your trip and intended Consular registration length of stay

CPF and FGTS 3. Read all the information carefully Electoral 4. Collect all necessary documentation International certificate of vaccination 5. Fill in the online visa application form Military service 6. Upload the required documents to the form Notarial services 7. Conclude the application form, print and sign the Visa Passport Request Form Receipt – RER Powers of attorney 8. Book an appointment online Travel authorisation for minor children 9. Purchase the postal order(s) to pay the visa fee and hand it/them directly to the visa agent during your interview Visa Section

USEFUL INFORMATION Important information Apostille (former legalisation) a. The purpose of the trip and the intended length of stay determine which visa will be required Community matters under Brazilian immigration law. There are two main types of visas: Visitor Visas (VIVIS) and Temporary Visas (VITEM). Sworn translation b. As shown in the table of contents below, a VIVIS applies to a range of travel purposes for Travelling to the United maximum stays of up to 90 days. For some of these purposes, if the intended stay exceeds Kingdom 90 days, a VITEM must be requested. Temporary Visas are broken down into sub-categories Visiting Brazil (VITEM I to VITEM XIII), according to specific travel purposes and lengths of stay.

Postal service request c. VITEM holders must register with the Federal Police within 90 days from first entry. Upon registration, the individual will have to present a document containing both parents’ full instructions names (e.g. full birth certificate), which must be duly legalised / apostilled by the competent Tenders & Hiring authority in the issuing country and subsequently translated into Portuguese by a sworn Processes translator ("tradutor juramentado") in Brazil. British documents are legalised by the FCO - Foreign and Commonwealth Office. How to request services d. Passports must be valid for the entire period the individual intends to remain in Brazil. No minimum passport validity is required.

e. Visa applicants must meet all requirements to receive the category of visa for which they are applying. The Consulate may request additional information or documentation, as deemed necessary.

f. Electronic visas (e-Visa): the label-free electronic VIVIS for Australian, Canadian, Japanese and US passport holders has been discontinued. From 17 June 2019, Australian, Canadian Japanese and US passport holders are exempt from VIVIS as long as their stay does not exceed 90 days per year (counted from the date of first entry, multiple entries permitted).

g. Select a visa category from the chart below to learn more. After reading the instructions, if you have any queries, please send an e-mail to [email protected]

Table of Contents

Purpose of the trip Type of Visa Tourism and transit VIVIS

Business (meetings, corporate fairs and VIVIS events, seeking commercial opportunities, signing contracts)

Non-corporate events (conferences, seminars, congresses, workshops, cultural VIVIS meetings / fairs / events)

Journalistic coverage, news reporting or VIVIS filming

Auditing or consultancy VIVIS

Adoption VIVIS

Study (primary/secondary education, VIVIS VITEM IV undergraduate/postgraduate degrees, technical and language courses, Stays of up to 90 days Stays of more than 90 days research/study exchange programmes) VIVIS VITEM IV Supervised academic internship Stays of up to 90 days Stays of more than 90 days Research, scientific cooperation, academic VIVIS VITEM I extension programmes and teaching (researchers, scientists, and visiting Stays of up to 90 days Stays of more than 90 days professors – no employment relationship) VIVIS VITEM XII Artistic activities Stays of up to 90 days Stays of more than 90 days

VIVIS VITEM V Sports activities Stays of up to 90 days Stays of more than 90 days

VIVIS VITEM VIII Volunteer services Stays of up to 90 days Stays of more than 90 days

VIVIS VITEM II Health treatment Stays of up to 90 days Stays of more than 90 days

VIVIS VITEM V Vessel or aircraft crew members, maritime workers Stays of up to 90 days Stays of more than 90 days VIVIS Family reunion (on the grounds of Stays of up to 90 days VITEM XI marriage) (by power of attorney)

Family reunion (on the grounds of stable VITEM XI union)

Family reunion (on the grounds of VITEM XI offspring)

Work VITEM V

Work – Technical assistance VITEM V

Work – Technology transfer VITEM V

Apprenticeship (professional training VITEM V programme)

News correspondents VITEM V

Religious activities VITEM VII

Investment VITEM IX

Temporary residence for nationals of countries that adhere to the MERCOSUL VITEM XIII Residence Agreement

Courtesy visit VICOR

VIDIP Diplomatic and official visits VISOF

Academic research, scientific cooperation, academic extension programmes, visiting professors (VITEM I - RN27 and RN24) a) General rules

VITEM I based on Normative Resolution 27/2018 (Portuguese only):

This type of visa may be granted to researchers, scientists and visiting professors – with no employment relationship with a Brazilian institution – for the purposes of academic research, scientific cooperation, academic extension programmes, and teaching, as long as the stay is set to last longer than 90 days.

If the stay does not exceed 90 days, a Visitor Visa (VIVIS) must be requested.

VITEM I – RN27 holders are strictly forbidden to practise any paid work in Brazil, but are allowed to receive payments from the government, a Brazilian employer or a private entity for the purposes of daily allowances, compensation or travel expenses, as well as to receive cash prizes in competitions in the science, technology and innovation fields.

VITEM I based on Normative Resolution 24/2018 (Portuguese only):

This type of visa may be granted to researchers, scientists and visiting professors – with employment relationship with a Brazilian institution – regardless of the intended length of stay.

VITEM I – RN24 applications are subject to prior approval by the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and National Security. The process must be initiated in Brazil, by the sponsoring institution (on behalf of the applicant), with submission of the pertinent application and supporting documentation to that Ministry. Once the procedure in Brazil is concluded and approved, the authorisation will be transmitted to the Consulate via the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Only then will the applicant be able to proceed and lodge the visa application itself.

Please note: a VITEM I does not apply to study / research exchange purposes (except postdoctoral degree studies). For activities involving academic qualification such as participation in "sandwich" and university collaboration programmes, carrying out part of one’s master's / doctor's degree research, doing one's compulsory undergraduate / postgraduate study module abroad (commonly referred to as "year abroad"), one must obtain a Student Visa (VITEM IV) instead.

Foreign nationals who are already in Brazil can apply for residence permit for the purposes of academic research, scientific cooperation, academic extension programmes or teaching directly with the Ministry of Justice and Public Security (there is no need to return to the UK to get a VITEM I).

b) Length of stay in Brazil

Validity period: limit date / deadline for the first entry in Brazil to take place – counted from the date of issue of the visa.

Up to 1 year.

Duration of stay: period during which the individual is allowed to remain in Brazil – counted from the date of first entry in the country.

Up to 2 years (according to agreement with the institution / awarded scholarship / authorisation from the Ministry of Justice and National Security).

Extension of stay:extension subject to approval by the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and National Security.

c) Visa fees

Click here to check the visa fees and payment methods.

d) Lodging the application, processing times & visa collection

This type of visa must be requested in person by the applicant.

Click here to book an appointment, check the processing times and see how to collect the visa, if approved.

e) Required documents

Documentation Comments 1 Visa application form a) Completion instructions: (Click here to access) - The form must be filled in online. There is no printable version available for download.

- Enter complete information – please note that some fields are mandatory.

- Parents' names must be entered in full (name and surname), exactly as displayed in the applicant's birth certificate.

- Upload the digital copies of all documents listed below (items 2 to 6). Applications without the uploaded documents will not be accepted.

- Click on the "Complete Application" button to generate the Visa Request Form Receipt (RER).

b) After the form is concluded:

- Print and sign the RER; affix your photo on the indicated field.

- Gather all original documents listed below. They must be presented during your interview at the Consulate, in addition to the RER.

Please note: documents in digital format must be printed. Documents shown on mobile device screens will not be accepted. Must have at least two blank pages. 2 Valid passport Please note that pages reserved for amendments cannot be used for visa purposes. The photo must be recent, against white background, in the local 3 One passport photo standard specifications (3.5 x 4.5 cm). In the UK, police checks are issued by ACRO Criminal Records Office or other accredited institutions.

Police checks are valid for up to 3 months from the date of issue. 4 Police check Please note: if the applicant has lived in multiple countries within the last 12 months, a police check from each country of residence must be provided. They must also be duly legalised (contain an apostille) by the competent authority in the issuing country and, if necessary, translated by a certified translator. If British, present the Certified Copy of an Entry of Birth – full form.

In the absence of the full birth certificate, the applicant may submit another official document that contains the parents’ full names.

Please note: if the document has been issued in a country other than the United Kingdom or the British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies (Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man), click here to learn how to proceed. Original full birth 5 certificate* *Attention: submitting this document is intended to prevent any discrepancies between the information contained in the visa application and the birth certificate itself. As the birth certificate will have to be presented during the mandatory registration of the visa with the Federal Police in Brazil (see letter “f” below), any inconsistent data will preclude the conclusion of this process. Thus, the presentation of the birth certificate during the visa application stage abroad is not compulsory and will not prevent the visa from being issued, but is highly recommended in order to avoid possible inconveniences. 6 Please note: the signatures on the documents listed below must be certified by a notary public ("tabelião"). The signature authentication Terms of the will not be necessary if the document is issued by the Brazilian applicant’s government or by a public-funded (Federal or State) university or participation in the research institution. intended activity Letter from the Brazilian education or research institution to which the (only for applications applicant will be linked. The letter must be printed on official based on RN27/2018) letterhead of the institution and contain the following information:

Select the additional required documentation, according to the applicant’s specific conditions, as described below: 6.1. For the purposes of research / academic extension / postdoctoral studies, if the researcher / scientist holds a scholarship from a Brazilian accredited higher education institution, from CNPq, Capes, Finep, or a private / state-sponsored Research Foundation, or from an accredited private / public Support Foundation to higher education / research institutions:

a) declaration issued by the institution responsible for financing the scholarship; b) signed Term of Commitment. 6.2. For research purposes, under an international agreement recognised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE):

a) international agreement, memorandum of understanding, additional protocols, or equivalent documents mentioning the applicant’s appointment;

b) proof of compatible qualification / professional experience;

c) invitation letter addressed to the applicant, making reference to the respective international agreement, describing the activities, specifying the duration (including start and end dates), and declaring that the applicant will not be funded by a Brazilian source. 6.3. For research purposes, in order to take part in projects between foreign institutions / research and development centres of foreign companies and a Brazilian company, company incubator, Scientific, Technological and Innovation Institution (ICT), Technological Innovation Centre (NIT), support foundation, technology park, technology hub, or private / public higher education and research institution:

a) copy of the Ordinance ("Portaria") of the Brazilian Ministry of Science, Technology, Innovation and Communications (MCTIC) which authorises the activity and the applicant’s participation, published in the Official Gazette (D.O.U.);

b) signed Term of Commitment.

Please note: if the research / scientific activity is to be conducted in laboratories and in case of postdoctoral degree studies without a scholarship, these documents must also be presented. 6.4. For teaching purposes, under the condition of visiting professor without employment relationship with the Brazilian higher education institution:

a) declaration confirming that the applicant will be funded by an institution in the applicant’s country of origin, under the umbrella of an interinstitutional agreement or similar instrument celebrated between the foreign and Brazilian parts.

f) Registration with the Federal Police

Holders of this type of visa must register with the Federal Police within 90 days from first entry in Brazil. Contact the Federal Police directly (click here) to learn how to register.

The Consulate anticipates that, among other documents, the applicant will have to present the Visa Application Form (FPV) provided upon issue of the visa, as well as his/her original full birth certificate, containing the parents' full names (if British, Certified Copy of an Entry of Birth – full form).

Please note: the certificate must be legalised (get an apostille) by the competent authority in the issuing country. Documents issued in the UK are legalised by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office - FCO. After being legalised, the document will have to be translated into Portuguese by a sworn translator ("tradutor juramentado") in Brazil.

g) Family reunion

Applicants willing to take their spouse / partner / children / other dependants, please click here to check their eligibility. Dependants may be granted a Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI), bound to the primary VITEM I application, thus subject to the same conditions (e.g. same length of stay etc.). Family applications may be lodged jointly or after the primary applicant’s VITEM I has been issued.

If eligible, each applicant must submit the following documents:

Applicant Documentation Spouse See Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI) on the grounds of marriage. Partner See Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI) on the grounds of stable union. Items 1, 2, 3, 4 (over 18s only) and 5 listed above. In this case, presenting the birth certificate is mandatory in order to attest the family relationship / level of kinship with the primary applicant. Children (son / daughter of any age) Please note: if the dependant is under 18 years old, both parents / legal guardians must sign the child’s Visa Request Form Receipt (RER) before the consular authority.

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Visitor Visa (VIVIS) - Adoption a) General rules

Visitor Visas (VIVIS) are aimed at those travelling to Brazil for maximum stays of up to 90 days, without the intention to establish residence, for the purpose of international adoption of Brazilian children (click here to check which other travel purposes it applies to).

Foreign nationals from countries with which Brazil holds visa exemption agreements benefit from Visitor Visa (VIVIS) waiver. Click here to check whether you require a VIVIS or not.

UK passport holders are exempt from VIVIS as long as their stay does not exceed 90 days per year (counted from the date of first entry, multiple entries permitted).

VIVIS holders are strictly forbidden to practise any paid work in Brazil, but are allowed to receive payments from the government, a Brazilian employer or a private entity for the purposes of daily allowances, artistic paychecks, compensation or travel expenses, as well as to receive cash prizes in sports, artistic or cultural competitions.

b) Length of stay in Brazil

Validity period: limit date / deadline for the first entry in Brazil to take place – counted from the date of issue of the visa.

Up to 1 year.

Duration of stay: period during which the individual is allowed to remain in Brazil – counted from the date of entry in the country.

90 days – single entry.

Extension of stay: non-extendable.

c) Visa fees

Click here for information regarding visa fee values and how to pay them.

d) Lodging the application, processing times & visa collection

Click here to book an appointment, check the processing times and see how to collect the visa, if approved.

e) Required documents

Please note that you must bring the original documents to the appointment:

Documentation Comments 1 Visa applicantion a) Completion instructions: form The form must be filled in online. There is no printable version (Click here to available for download. access) Enter complete information – please note that some fields are mandatory. Parents' names must be entered in full (name and surname), exactly as displayed in the applicant's birth certificate. Upload the digital copies of all documents listed below (items 2 to 7). Applications without the uploaded documents will not be accepted. Click on the "Complete Application" button to generate the Visa Request Form Receipt (RER).

b) After the form is concluded:

Print and sign the RER; affix your photo on the indicated field. If the applicant is under 18 years old, the RER must be signed by both parents. Gather all original documents listed below. They must be presented during your interview at the Consulate, in addition to the RER.

Please note: documents in digital format must be printed (including bank statements downloaded from Internet Banking platforms). Documents shown on mobile device screens will not be accepted.

Must have at least two blank pages. 2 Valid passport Please note that pages reserved for amendments cannot be used for visa purposes.

The photo must be recent, against white background, in the local 3 One passport photo standard specifications (3.5 x 4.5 cm).

One of the following documents must be submitted:

Booking confirmation (paid ticket or e-ticket) containing the Copy of the return applicant's name and complete travel information (itinerary, 4 ticket flight numbers, arrival / departure dates); or Booking reservation or letter from a travel agent containing the applicant's name and complete travel information.

At least one of the following documents must be submitted:

Bank statements containing the account holder's name, current balance and transactions from the last 3 months (leading to the week that precedes the interview at the Consulate); and/or Proof of sufficient International credit card statements containing the card financial means, 5 compatible with the holder's name, available credit limit and transactions from the entire stay in Brazil last 3 months (leading to the week that precedes the interview at the Consulate); and/or The last 3 payslips.

* As a reference, the applicant must have approximately US$ 150.00 per day available to cover expenses.

Proof of regular 6 immigration status If applicable. in the UK

Court decision allowing the international The applicant must submit the original document and a photocopy to 7 adoption (or be retained by the Consulate. equivalent document)

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Apprenticeship (professional training exchange programme) (VITEM V) a) General rules

Based on Normative Resolution No. 94/2011 (Portuguese only).

This visa is applicable when the internship is intermediated by a recognized professional exchange programme institution. It only applies to university students or those graduated within twelve months before the application.

The exchange programme institution acts as an intermediary between the intern and the company offering the placement. A temporary work contract between the student and the company must be submitted to the Brazilian Ministry of Labour by the intermediary institution.

This visa requires approval from the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Within 30 days of entry in Brazil, holders of this type of visa must register at the Federal Police (click here) and submit a copy of the visa application form provided by this Consulate.

b) Length of stay in Brazil

Depending on the duration of the internship, up to 1 year, not extendable.

c) Required documents

Please note that you must bring the original documents to the appointment:

Documentation Comments

Applicant’s valid Must have at least two blank pages. Please note that pages reserved 1 passport for amendments cannot be used for visa purposes.

One 3.5 x 4.5cm 2 The photo must be recent, with white background. size photograph

Must be filled in online (click here). Please print and bring the Visa Request Form Receipt (RER) to the appointment.

Visa application It is very important to state the parents’ full names, as displayed in 3 form your birth/marriage certificate.

Please note: the Consulate will only accept applications in which the required documents on this table have been uploaded to the form. It can be obtained at any police station in the UK. Alternatively, an ACRO Certificate can be accepted.

Both certificates are only valid for 3 months after issuance. 4 Police check Please note: If the applicant has lived in multiple countries within the last 12 months, a police check from each country must be provided. They must also be duly legalised by the respective Brazilian consular authority with jurisdiction over these countries, and translated by a sworn translator, if necessary. If British, present the Certified Copy of an Entry of Birth – full form.

In the absence of the full birth certificate, the applicant may submit another official document that contains the parents’ full names. Original full birth 5 certificate Please note: if the document has been issued in a country other than the United Kingdom or the British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies (Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man), click here to learn how to proceed.

Consular fee Click here for information regarding visa fee values and how to pay 6 payment them.

d) Lodging your application, processing times & visa collection

Click here to book an appointment and to check the processing times and how to collect your visa, if approved.

e) Family reunion

Applicants willing to take their spouse / partner / children / other dependants, please click here to check their eligibility. Dependants may be granted a Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI), bound to the primary VITEM V application, thus subject to the same conditions (e.g. same length of stay etc.). Family applications may be lodged jointly or after the primary applicant’s VITEM V has been issued.

If eligible, each applicant must submit the following documents:

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Artists and sportspersons (VITEM XII) a) General rules

Based on Normative Resolution No. 69/2006 (Portuguese only).

Performing artists and sportspersons, including assistants and technicians, who receive payment from a Brazilian source (though there is no employment relationship) must have this type of visa.

Approval of work contract by the Brazilian Ministry of Labour is required.

The sponsor, promoter or employer is responsible for making all necessary arrangements related to the contract in Brazil, prior to the lodging of the visa application.

b) Length of stay in Brazil

First granted period: up to 90 days.

Extensions (application in Brazil only): up to a further 90 days.

Those willing to extend their stay should apply for extension at the Brazilian Federal Police.

c) Required documents

Please note that you must bring the original documents to the appointment:

Documentation Comments

Applicant’s valid Must have at least two blank pages. Please note that pages reserved 1 passport for amendments cannot be used for visa purposes.

One 3.5 x 4.5cm 2 The photo must be recent, with white background. size photograph

Must be filled in online (click here). Please print and bring the Visa Request Form Receipt (RER) to the appointment.

Visa application It is very important to state the parents’ full names, as displayed in 3 form your birth/marriage certificate.

Please note: the Consulate will only accept applications in which the required documents on this table have been uploaded to the form.

Receipt of consular Click here for information regarding visa fee values and how to pay 4 fee payment (postal them. order)

If British, present the Certified Copy of an Entry of Birth – full form.

Consular fee Click here for information regarding visa fee values and how to pay 6 payment them.

d) Lodging your application, processing times & visa collection

Click here to book an appointment and to check the processing times and how to collect your visa, if approved.

e) Family reunion

Applicants willing to take their spouse / partner / children / other dependants, please click here to check their eligibility. Dependants may be granted a Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI), bound to the primary VITEM XII application, thus subject to the same conditions (e.g. same length of stay etc.). Family applications may be lodged jointly or after the primary applicant’s VITEM XII has been issued.

If eligible, each applicant must submit the following documents:

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Visitor Visa (VIVIS) – Artistic or sports activities a) General rules

Visitor Visas (VIVIS) are aimed at those travelling to Brazil for maximum stays of up to 90 days, without the intention to establish residence, for the purposes of engaging in artistic or sports activities such as taking part in artistic or sports competitions, undertaking sports training, participating in rehearsals, exhibitions, shows, artistic presentations, festivals, among other related activities. Technicians and other professionals supporting the artist or athlete are included in this category.

Please note: the former Artists and Sportspersons Visa (VITEM III) has been discontinued and substituted by: VIVIS, if the maximum stay does not exceed 90 days; and

Temporary Visa – VITEM XII (based on Normative Resolution No. 16), for stays of over 90 days. Click here to obtain information about the VITEM XII.

Foreign nationals from countries with which Brazil holds visa exemption agreements benefit from Visitor Visa (VIVIS) waiver. Click here to check whether you require a VIVIS or not.

UK passport holders are exempt from VIVIS as long as their stay does not exceed 90 days per year (counted from the date of first entry, multiple entries permitted).

b) Length & extension of stay

Validity period: limit date / deadline for the first entry in Brazil to take place – counted from the date of issue of the visa. Up to 1 year. For some countries, by reciprocity, it can be of 3, 5 or 10 years.

Duration of stay: period during which the individual is allowed to remain in Brazil – counted from the date of first entry in the country.

Up to 90 days. For some countries, by reciprocity, it can be of up to 30 or 60 days, as indicated in the visa requirements table.

Extension of stay: non-extendable.

c) Visa fees

Click here for information regarding visa fee values and how to pay them.

d) Lodging the application, processing times & visa collection

Click here to book an appointment, check the processing times and see how to collect the visa, if approved.

e) Required documents

Documentation Comments a) Completion instructions:

Booking confirmation (paid ticket or e-ticket) containing the applicant's name and complete travel information (itinerary, flight 4 Copy of the return ticket numbers, arrival / departure dates); or Booking reservation or letter from a travel agent containing the applicant's name and complete travel information.

Proof of regular 5 immigration status in the If applicable. UK 6 Original invitation letter The invitation letter must be printed on company letterhead of the event from the organisers of organiser (e.g. employer, sports association, producers etc.) and contain event or activity the following information:

a) The applicant's full personal details, including job, position and function;

b) Purpose of the trip (brief description of the activities, including venues and dates in which they will take place) and intended length of stay;

c) Details of the organisers and person in charge in Brazil (full name, telephone, e-mail etc.);

d) Remuneration the applicant will receive. In case there is no remuneration, declaration that all the applicant's travel expenses will be covered, during the entire stay in Brazil, by the organisers.

Please note: The signature on the invitation letter must be certified by a notary public ("tabelião"). It is the organisers' responsibility to arrange with the Ministry of Labour and other competent authorities all the appropriate authorisations for the event or activity to take place.

Visitor Visa (VIVIS) - Business a) General rules

Visitor Visas (VIVIS) are aimed at those travelling to Brazil for maximum stays of up to 90 days, without the intention to establish residence, for the purpose of engaging in business activities such as holding meetings, participating in corporate fairs and events, seeking commercial opportunities, signing contracts (click here to check which other travel purposes it applies to).

Please note: professional training and the provision of technical services are not regarded as business activities; in these cases, a Technical Assistance or a Technology Transfer Visa(VITEM V) must be obtained.

Foreign nationals from countries with which Brazil holds visa exemption agreements benefit from Visitor Visa (VIVIS) waiver. Click here to check whether you require a VIVIS or not.

UK passport holders are exempt from VIVIS as long as their stay does not exceed 90 days per year (counted from the date of first entry, multiple entries permitted).

b) Length of stay in Brazil

Validity period: limit date / deadline for the first entry in Brazil to take place – counted from the date of issue of the visa.

Up to 1 year. For some countries, by reciprocity, it can be of 3, 5 or 10 years.

Duration of stay: period during which the individual is allowed to remain in Brazil – counted from the date of first entry in the country.

Up to 90 days. For some countries, by reciprocity, it can be of up to 30 or 60 days, as indicated in the visa requirements table.

Extension of stay: the stay may be extended for up to the same amount of time granted upon first entry (i.e. up to 90, 60 or 30 days), except in the cases specified in the visa requirements tablevisa requirements table.

Extensions are not automatic and must be requestedat the Federal Police before the end of the first granted period.

Please note: holders of passports of the "Schengen area" member States (except Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Poland and Portugal), despite benefiting from VIVIS exemption, are only allowed to remain in Brazil for 90 days every 180 days. Thus, nationals of these countries cannot have the initial 90 days' stay extended. Holders of passports of other countries that benefit from visa waiver must follow the standard visa extension rules

c) Visa fees

Click here for information regarding visa fee values and how to pay them.

d) Lodging the application, processing times & visa collection

Click here to book an appointment, check the processing times and see how to collect the visa, if approved.

e) Required documents Documentation Comments

a) Completion instructions:

The form must be filled in online. Enter complete information – please note that some fields are mandatory. Parents' names must be entered in full (name and surname), exactly as displayed in the applicant's birth certificate. Upload the digital copies of all documents listed below (items 2 to 7). Applications without the uploaded documents will not be accepted. Visa application Click on the "Complete Application" button to generate the Visa form Request Form Receipt (RER). 1 (Click here to b) After the form is concluded: access) Print and sign the RER; affix your photo on the indicated field. If the applicant is under 18 years old, the RER must be signed by both parents. Gather all original documents listed below. They must be presented during your interview at the Consulate, in addition to the RER.

The photo must be recent, against white background, in the local 3 One passport photo standard specifications (3.5 x 4.5 cm).

One of the following documents must be submitted:

Presenting this document will only be required if the travel expenses are going to be covered by the applicant him/herself, and not by the company (see item 7). If applicable, at least one of the following documents must be submitted:

Bank statements containing the account holder's name, current balance and transactions from the last 3 months (leading to Proof of sufficient financial means, the week that precedes the interview at the Consulate); and/or 5 compatible with the International credit card statements containing the card entire stay in Brazil holder's name, available credit limit and transactions from the last 3 months (leading to the week that precedes the interview at the Consulate); and/or The last 3 payslips.

* As a reference, the applicant must have approximately US$ 150.00 per day available to cover expenses.

Proof of regular 6 immigration status If applicable. in the UK

7 Original invitation The invitation letter must be printed on company letterhead and letter from either contain the following information: the foreign employer or the a) The applicant's full personal details, including job, position and Brazilian company / function; institution to which the applicant is b) Purpose of the trip (brief description of the activities) and intended linked length of stay;

c) Details of the company and person in charge in Brazil (full name, telephone, e-mail etc.);

d) If applicable, declaration that all the applicant's travel expenses will be covered, during the entire stay in Brazil, by the employer or by the Brazilian company / institution being visited. In case the invitation letter contains this information, the applicant will not have to present personal proof of sufficient financial means (item 5 above).

Please note: If provided by the Brazilian counterpart, the signature on the invitation letter must be certified by a notary public ("tabelião"). In case of corporate fairs and events, proof of participation / registration may be submitted instead of an invitation letter.

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Visitor Visa (VIVIS) – Non-corporate events (conferences, seminars, congresses etc.)

a) General rules

Visitor Visas (VIVIS) are aimed at those travelling to Brazil for maximum stays of up to 90 days, without the intention to establish residence, for the purpose of participating in various types of non-corporate events such as conferences, seminars, congresses, workshops, cultural meetings / fairs / events (click here to check which other travel purposes it applies to).

Foreign nationals from countries with which Brazil holds visa exemption agreements benefit from Visitor Visa (VIVIS) waiver. Click here to check whether you require a VIVIS or not.

UK passport holders are exempt from VIVIS as long as their stay does not exceed 90 days per year (counted from the date of first entry, multiple entries permitted).

b) Length & extension of stay

Validity period: limit date / deadline for the first entry in Brazil to take place – counted from the date of issue of the visa.

Up to 1 year. For some countries, by reciprocity, it can be of 3, 5 or 10 years.

Duration of stay: period during which the individual is allowed to remain in Brazil – counted from the date of first entry in the country.

Up to 90 days. For some countries, by reciprocity, it can be of up to 30 or 60 days, as indicated in the visa requirements table.

Extension of stay: the stay may be extended for up to the same amount of time granted upon first entry (i.e. up to 90, 60 or 30 days), except in the cases specified in the visa requirements table.

Extensions are not automatic and must be requested at the Federal Police before the end of the first granted period.

c) Visa fees

Click here for information regarding visa fee values and how to pay them.

d) Lodging the application, processing times & visa collection Click here to book an appointment, check the processing times and see how to collect the visa, if approved.

e) Required documents

Documentation Comments a) Completion instructions:

The photo must be recent, against white background, in the local standard 3 specifications (3.5 x 4.5 cm). One passport photo One of the following documents must be submitted:

Booking confirmation (paid ticket or e-ticket) containing the applicant's Copy of the return name and complete travel information (itinerary, flight numbers, arrival 4 ticket / departure dates); or Booking reservation or letter from a travel agent containing the applicant's name and complete travel information.

Presenting this document will only be required if the travel expenses are going to be covered by the applicant him/herself, and not by the event organiser (see item 7). If applicable, at least one of the following documents must be submitted:

Bank statements containing the account holder's name, current balance and transactions from the last 3 months (leading to the week that 5 Proof of sufficient precedes the interview at the Consulate); and/or financial means, International credit card statements containing the card holder's name, compatible with the entire stay in Brazil available credit limit and transactions from the last 3 months (leading to the week that precedes the interview at the Consulate); and/or The last 3 payslips.

* As a reference, the applicant must have approximately US$ 150.00 per day available to cover expenses. Proof of regular 6 immigration status in If applicable. the UK If the applicant is going to attend the event as a spectator, only the proof of registration needs to be presented.

If the applicant is going to take part as a speaker / guest, an invitation letter printed on company letterhead, containing the following information, must be presented:

a) The applicant's full personal details, including job, position and function;

Proof of registration in b) Purpose of the trip (brief description of the activities and terms of the event or original participation in the event) and intended length of stay; 7 invitation letter from the organisers c) Details of the organisers and person in charge in Brazil (full name, telephone, e-mail etc.);

d) If applicable, declaration that all the applicant's travel expenses will be covered, during the entire stay in Brazil, by the event organisers. In case the invitation letter contains this information, the applicant will not have to present personal proof of sufficient financial means (item 5 above).

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Courtesy visa (VICOR)

a) General rules

This visa applies to authorities on non-official visits to Brazil and require approval by the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. If the applicant is an artist or a sportsperson, a cultural courtesy visa may be granted. The request must be done by Diplomatic Note from the government that the applicant will be representing. For stays over 90 days, holders of this type of visa must register with the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs within 30 days of entry in the country and submit a copy of the visa application form provided by this Consulate.

b) Length of stay in Brazil

Up to 1 year. Cultural courtesy visas will be issued for a period of up to 30 days.

c) Required documents

Please note that you must bring the original documents to the appointment:

Documentation Comments

Applicant’s valid Must have at least two blank pages. Please note that pages reserved 1 passport for amendments cannot be used for visa purposes.

One 3.5 x 4.5cm 2 The photo must be recent, with white background. size photograph

Must be filled in online (click here). Please print and bring the Visa Request Form Receipt (RER) to the appointment.

Visa application It is very important to state the parents’ full names, as displayed in 3 form your birth/marriage certificate.

Please note: the Consulate will only accept applications in which the required documents on this table have been uploaded to the form.

Issued by the applicant’s government authority, if applying for a 4 Diplomatic Note cultural courtesy visa.

d) Visa fees

Courtesy visas are free of charge.

e) Lodging your application, processing times & visa collection

Click here to book an appointment and to check the processing times and how to collect your visa, if approved.

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Diplomatic and official visas (VIDIP and VISOF)

a) General rules

The diplomatic visa is granted to diplomats, government staff or employees of International Organizations with diplomatic status on an official mission to Brazil, either permanent or temporary.

The official visa is granted for those on an official mission to Brazil, either permanent or temporary, without diplomatic status.

The request must be done by Diplomatic Note from the government or organization that the applicant will be representing.

The visa will be issued for the duration of the mission, as approved by the authorities in Brazil.

For stays over 90 days, holders of this type of visa must register with the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs within 30 days of entry in the country and submit a copy of the visa application form provided by this Consulate.

This visa cannot be issued on passports from Kosovo, Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic and Taiwan, as Brazil does not maintain diplomatic relations with these countries.

b) Length of stay in Brazil

Up to 2 years. On a reciprocity basis, this visa may be issued for a longer period, if specified in the Diplomatic Note.

c) Required documents

Please note that you must bring the original documents to the appointment:

Documentation Comments

Applicant’s valid Must have at least two blank pages. Please note that pages reserved 1 passport for amendments cannot be used for visa purposes.

One 3.5 x 4.5cm 2 The photo must be recent, with white background. size photograph

Must be filled in online (click here). Please print and bring the Visa Request Form Receipt (RER) to the appointment.

It is very important to state the parents’ full names, as displayed in your birth/marriage certificate. Visa application 3 form For minor children (under 18 years old), the printed RER must be signed by both parents.

Please note: the Consulate will only accept applications in which the required documents on this table have been uploaded to the form. Must state the details of the applicant’s assignment in Brazil.

If the applicant is willing to travel accompanied by their spouse / partner / children, click here to check their eligibilty. If eligible, the 4 Diplomatic Note Diplomatic Note must name the accompanying family members.

For members of the family other than spouse, partner or children under the age of 21, a courtesy visa (VICOR) may be granted.

d) Visa fees

Diplomatic and official visas are free of charge.

e) Lodging your application, processing times & visa collection

Click here to book an appointment and to check the processing times and how to collect your visa, if approved.

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Visitor Visa (VIVIS) – Study, internship a) General rules

Visitor Visas (VIVIS) are aimed at those travelling to Brazil for maximum stays of up to 90 days, without the intention to establish residence, for the purposes of study (e.g. primary / secondary levels of education, undergraduate / postgraduate degrees, technical and language courses, study / research exchange programmes) or supervised academic internship (click here to check which other travel purposes it applies to).

Foreign nationals from countries with which Brazil holds visa exemption agreements benefit from Visitor Visa (VIVIS) waiver. Click here to check whether you require a VIVIS or not.

UK passport holders are exempt from VIVIS as long as their stay does not exceed 90 days per year (counted from the date of first entry, multiple entries permitted).

b) Length & extension of stay

Validity period: limit date / deadline for the first entry in Brazil to take place – counted from the date of issue of the visa.

Up to 1 year. For some countries, by reciprocity, it can be of 3, 5 or 10 years.

Duration of stay: period during which the individual is allowed to remain in Brazil – counted from the date of first entry in the country.

Up to 90 days. For some countries, by reciprocity, it can be of up to 30 or 60 days, as indicated in the visa requirements table.

Extension of stay: the stay may be extended for up to the same amount of time granted upon first entry (i.e. up to 90, 60 or 30 days, depending on the applicant's nationality and in accordance with the information specified in the letter provided by the Brazilian institution to which s/he will be linked), except in the cases specified in the visa requirements table.

Extensions are not automatic and must be requested at the Federal Police before the end of the first granted period. Based on the documentation and arguments presented, the Federal Police will analyse the necessity and viability of extending the stay.

c) Visa fees

Click here for information regarding visa fee values and how to pay them.

d) Lodging the application, processing times & visa collection

Click here to book an appointment, check the processing times and see how to collect the visa, if approved.

e) Required documents

Documentation Comments a) Completion instructions:

Please note: documents in digital format must be printed (including bank statements downloaded from Internet Banking platforms).Documents shown on mobile device screens will not be accepted. Must have at least two blank pages. Please note that pages reserved for 2 Valid passport amendments cannot be used for visa purposes. The photo must be recent, against white background, in the local standard 3 One passport photo specifications (3.5 x 4.5 cm). One of the following documents must be submitted:

Booking confirmation (paid ticket or e-ticket) containing the Copy of the return applicant's name and complete travel information (itinerary, flight 4 ticket numbers, arrival / departure dates); or Booking reservation or letter from a travel agent containing the applicant's name and complete travel information.

At least one of the following documents must be submitted:

Bank statements containing the account holder's name, current balance and transactions from the last 3 months (leading to the week that precedes the interview at the Consulate); and/or International credit card statements containing the card holder's name, available credit limit and transactions from the last 3 months (leading to the week that precedes the interview at the Consulate); and/or 5 Proof of sufficient financial means, The last 3 payslips; and/or compatible with the Confirmation that the student has been awarded a scholarship / entire stay in Brazil bursary / maintenance grant.

Please note: students being financially supported by their families must submit a declaration signed by the sponsors, in addition to a copy of the identification pages of their passports and recent evidence of financial capacity (see options above).

* As a reference, the applicant must have approximately US$ 150.00 per day available to cover expenses. Proof of regular 6 immigration status in If applicable. the UK 7 Confirmation that the One of the following documents must be presented, depending on the applicant is taking part intended activity: in the intended academic activity / is a) Study: acceptance letter from the Brazilian education or research enrolled in a course or institution to which the applicant will be linked. The letter must be printed has an internship on official letterhead of the institution and contain the following agreement information:

Declaration that the applicant is duly enrolled in a course or has been accepted to the intended course / research project; Course / research description, duration, period (include start and end dates of the activities); Declaration confirming that the course has been fully paid (if it is not free of charge) or that the student has been awarded a scholarship / bursary / maintenance grant; The education institution's Corporate Taxpayer Identification Number ("Cadastro Nacional de Pessoas Jurídicas" – CNPJ); Details of the person in charge of admissions in Brazil (full name, telephone, e-mail etc.).

b) Supervised academic internship: signed agreement / contract between the intern and the Brazilian institution offering the placement. The document must be printed on official letterhead of the institution and contain the following information:

Confirmation that the activities to be undertaken by the intern are compatible with his/her field of studies; Description of the work to be developed during the internship, duration, period (include start and end dates of the activities); Details of the person in charge of supervising the internship in Brazil (full name, telephone, e-mail etc.).

Please note: the signatures on the letters must be certified by a notary public ("tabelião"). The signature authentication will not be necessary if the document is issued by a public-funded (Federal or State) university.

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Visitor Visa (VIVIS) – Academic research, scientific cooperation, academic extension programmes, visiting professors a) General rules

Visitor Visas (VIVIS) are aimed at those travelling to Brazil for maximum stays of up to 90 days, without the intention to establish residence, for the purposes of academic research, scientific cooperation, academic extension programmes, and teaching (click here to check which other travel purposes it applies to). It is intended for researchers, scientists, and visiting professors, with no employment relationship with the Brazilian institution.

Please note: the duration of the activities (start and end dates) must be informed in the letter provided by the Brazilian institution to which the applicant will be linked. If the activity is due to last more than 90 days, a Temporary Visa (VITEM I) must be requested. In case any of these activities are going to be performed under an employment agreement, regardless of the length of stay, a Temporary Visa (VITEM I based on Normative Resolution No. 24) must be obtained.

Foreign nationals from countries with which Brazil holds visa exemption agreements benefit from Visitor Visa (VIVIS) waiver. Click here to check whether you require a VIVIS or not.

UK passport holders are exempt from VIVIS as long as their stay does not exceed 90 days per year (counted from the date of first entry, multiple entries permitted).

b) Length & extension of stay Validity period: limit date / deadline for the first entry in Brazil to take place – counted from the date of issue of the visa.

Up to 1 year. For some countries, by reciprocity, it can be of 3, 5 or 10 years.

Duration of stay: period during which the individual is allowed to remain in Brazil – counted from the date of first entry in the country.

Up to 90 days. For some countries, by reciprocity, it can be of up to 30 or 60 days, as indicated in the visa requirements table.

Extensions are not automatic and must be requestedat the Federal Police before the end of the first granted period. Based on the documentation and arguments presented, the Federal Police will analyse the necessity and viability of extending the stay.

c) Visa fees

Click here for information regarding visa fee values and how to pay them.

d) Lodging the application, processing times & visa collection

Click here to book an appointment, check the processing times and see how to collect the visa, if approved.

e) Required documents

Documentation Comments a) Completion instructions:

Please note: documents in digital format must be printed (including bank statements downloaded from Internet Banking platforms). Documents shown on mobile device screens will not be accepted. Must have at least two blank pages. 2 Valid passport Please note that pages reserved for amendments cannot be used for visa purposes. The photo must be recent, against white background, in the local standard 3 One passport photo specifications (3.5 x 4.5 cm). One of the following documents must be submitted:

5 At least one of the following documents must be submitted:

Proof of sufficient Bank statements containing the account holder's name, current balance financial means, and transactions from the last 3 months (leading to the week that compatible with the precedes the interview at the Consulate); and/or entire stay in Brazil International credit card statements containing the card holder's name, available credit limit and transactions from the last 3 months (leading to the week that precedes the interview at the Consulate); and/or The last 3 payslips; and/or Confirmation that the student has been awarded a scholarship / bursary / maintenance grant.

* As a reference, the applicant must have approximately US$ 150.00 per day available to cover expenses. Proof of regular 6 immigration status in If applicable. the UK

Letter from the Brazilian education or research institution to which the applicant will be linked. The letter must be printed on official letterhead of the institution and contain the following information:

The applicant's full personal details, including job, position and function; Description of the activities, duration, period (include start and end dates of the activities); Details of the institution and person in charge in Brazil (full name, telephone, e-mail etc.); Terms of the Details of the conditions of the applicant’s stay and the agreement applicant’s 7 participation in the made between the parts (e.g. interinstitutional agreement, intended academic / international agreement, protocols of cooperation / intent etc.); research activity Declaration confirming that the activities will not be funded by a Brazilian source, except if the applicant has been awarded a Brazilian scholarship / bursary / maintenance grant (in this case, include details); Declaration confirming that there is no employment relationship between the parts.

Please note: the signatures on the document must be certified by a notary public ("tabelião"). The signature authentication will not be necessary if the document is issued by the Brazilian government or by a public-funded (Federal or State) university or research institution.

Internship (VITEM IV) a) General rules

Internships consist in supervised educational activities, developed within a professional environment, aimed at preparing students who are regularly attending higher education institutions for productive work.

For internships with duration of up to 90 days, the applicant must request a Visitor Visa (VIVIS). UK passport holders are exempt from Visitor Visas (VIVIS); therefore, they do not need to obtain a visa if the internship lasts for up to 90 days. Other nationalities must check the visa requirements table (click here).

Foreign nationals who are already in Brazil can apply for residence permit for the purposes of study / internship directly with the Federal Police.

Internship / study visa holders are permitted to undertake paid work, as long as the working hours are compatible with the internship / course load.

This type of visa authorises the student to take on an internship at a specific institution. If the intern would like to switch to another institution, the Federal Police must be contacted.

b) Length & extension of stay

Validity period: up to 1 year. Limit / expiry date until which the first entry in Brazil must take place – counted from the date of issue of the visa.

Initial period of stay: up to 1 year.

Initial period during which the individual is allowed to remain in Brazil – counted from the date of first entry in the country – that will be confirmed at the moment of residence registration with the Federal Police.

Residence period: up to 1 year.

Determined at the moment of residence registration with the Federal Police – indicates the effective period during which the foreigner will be allowed to reside in Brazil.

Extension of stay: the period of residence may be extended until the conclusion of the internship. In case an extension is necessary, the person concerned must contact the Federal Police before the end of the granted residence period.

c) Visa fees

Click here to check the visa fees. The postal order must be handed to the visa agent during the appointment, along with the required documentation.

d) Lodging the application, processing times & visa collection

This type of visa must be requested in person by the applicant.

Click here to book an appointment, check the processing times and see how to collect the visa, if approved.

e) Required documents

Please note: the original documents listed below must be presented during the interview.

Documentation Comments

Applicant's Must have at least two blank pages. Please note that pages 1 valid passport reserved for amendments cannot be used for visa purposes.

One standard-sized 2 passport photo (3.5 x The photo must be recent, with white background. 4.5 cm) Must be filled in online (click here). Print and bring the Visa Request Form Receipt (RER) to the appointment.

It is very important to fill in the parents' full names, as 3 Visa application form displayed in the applicant's birth certificate.

Please note: the Consulate will only accept applications in which the required documents listed on this table have been uploaded to the form.

In the UK, police checks are issued by ACRO Criminal Records Office or other accredited institutions.

Police checks are valid for up to 3 months from the date of Police check issue. 4 (applicants aged over Please note: if the applicant has lived in multiple countries 18 years old) within the last 12 months, a police check from each country of residence must be provided. They must also be duly legalised (contain an apostille) by the competent authority in the issuing country and, if necessary, translated by a certified translator.

If British, present the Certified Copy of an Entry of Birth – full form.

In the absence of the full birth certificate, the applicant may submit another official document that contains the parents’ Original full birth 5 full names. certificate Please note: if the document has been issued in a country other than the United Kingdom or the British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies (Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man), click here to learn how to proceed.

The applicant must submit either a booking confirmation (paid ticket or e-ticket) or a booking reservation (or letter from a Copy of the return 6 travel agent on the applicant's behalf), containing the ticket complete itinerary, flight numbers and arrival / departure dates.

7 Evidence of financial Recent evidence must be presented (from at least the last 3 means compatible with months), such as bank and/or credit card statements the entire period of containing sufficient funds, payslips, proof of student loan / stay in Brazil or proof financing. the applicant has been granted a scholarship / Interns being financially supported by their families must bursary submit a declaration signed by the sponsors, in addition to a copy of the identification pages of their passports and recent evidence of financial capacity.

Original letter from the The document must attest the student is currently enrolled in 8 UK university higher education.

The document must:

a) Attest that the activities to be undertaken by the intern are Agreement between compatible with his/her field of studies; the intern, the Brazilian institution b) Inform the length of the internship; 9 where the internship will take place and the c) Be duly signed by the intern, the Brazilian institution UK university providing the internship and the UK university; and

d) If applicable, inform that the intern has been awarded a scholarship / bursary / maintenance grant.

* Applicants willing to travel accompanied by their spouse / partner / children: click here to check their eligibility. If eligible, in addition to the above-mentioned items (1, 2, 3 and 5), the following documents must be presented:

Minor children (under 18 years old):

1. Original full birth certificate; 2. Visa consent: by signing the minor's Visa Request Form Receipt (RER) in person at the Consulate, before the consular authority, the parents / legal guardians authorise the issue of the visa. In case one of the parts is unable to come to the Consulate, the signature must be certified.

Spouse / partner:

1. Original marriage certificate (or equivalent) and/or full birth certificate of each child; 2. Police check (item 4 of the table above).

If issued outside the UK, the documents have to be legalised (get an apostille) by the competent authority in the issuing country.

f) Registration with the Federal Police

Holders of this type of visa must register with the Federal Police within 90 days from first entry in Brazil. Contact the Federal Police directly (click here) to learn how to register.

Please note: the certificate must be legalised (get an apostille) by the competent authority in the issuing country. Documents issued in the UK are legalised by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office – FCO . After being legalised, the document will have to be translated into Portuguese by a sworn translator ("tradutor juramentado") in Brazil.

g) Family reunion

Applicants willing to take their spouse / partner / children / other dependants, please click here to check their eligibility. Dependants may be granted a Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI), bound to the primary VITEM IV application, thus subject to the same conditions (e.g. same length of stay etc.). Family applications may be lodged jointly or after the primary applicant’s VITEM IV has been issued.

If eligible, each applicant must submit the following documents:

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Visitor Visa (VIVIS) - Journalistic coverage, news reporting or filming

a) General rules

Visitor Visas (VIVIS) are aimed at those travelling to Brazil for maximum stays of up to 90 days, without the intention to establish residence, for the purposes of journalistic coverage, news reporting or filming (click here to check which other travel purposes it applies to).

With the exception of journalistic productions, in case of audiovisual shootings / recordings (i.e. advertising, marketing or commercial pieces, as well as the making of documentaries), foreign crews must obtain prior authorisation issued by the Brazilian National Agency of Cinema – ANCINE – in partnership with a Brazilian co-producer.

ANCINE – Equipe Filmagem Estrangeira – Assessoria Internacional

Website: https://www.ancine.gov.br/manuais/filmar-brasil/filming-brazil-english

E-mail: [email protected]

Telephone number: + 55 21 3037-6032

If activities will be conducted in indigenous lands or in environmental protection areas, the producers must obtain prior authorisation from the competent bodies.

Please note: rather than a Visitor Visa, a Temporary Visa (VITEM V based on Normative Resolution No. 17) applies to news correspondents from newspapers, magazines, radio and television broadcasters, or press agencies.

Entry of equipment: in case it is necessary to take photographic and/or filming equipment into Brazil, it is recommended that crews obtain an "ATA Carnet" to be presented to customs authorities. This is an international customs document, accepted in Brazil, which permits tax- free and duty-free temporary export and import of goods for up to one year. Click here to obtain further information about "ATA Carnets".

Foreign nationals from countries with which Brazil holds visa exemption agreements benefit from Visitor Visa (VIVIS) waiver. Click here to check whether you require a VIVIS or not.

UK passport holders are exempt from VIVIS as long as their stay does not exceed 90 days per year (counted from the date of first entry, multiple entries permitted).

b) Length of stay in Brazil

Validity period: limit date / deadline for the first entry in Brazil to take place – counted from the date of issue of the visa.

Up to 1 year. For some countries, by reciprocity, it can be of 3, 5 or 10 years.

Duration of stay: period during which the individual is allowed to remain in Brazil – counted from the date of first entry in the country.

Up to 90 days. For some countries, by reciprocity, it can be of up to 30 or 60 days, as indicated in the visa requirements table.

Extension of stay:the stay may be extended for up to the same amount of time granted upon first entry (i.e. up to 90, 60 or 30 days), except in the cases specified in the visa requirements table.

Extensions are not automatic and must be requestedat the Federal Police before the end of the first granted period.

c) Visa fees

Click here to check the visa fees. The postal order must be handed to the visa agent during the appointment, along with the required documentation.

d) Lodging the application, processing times & visa collection Click here to book an appointment, check the processing times and see how to collect the visa, if approved.

e) Required documents

Please note: the original documents listed below must be presented during the interview.

Documentation Comments a) Completion instructions:

- The form must be filled in online. There is no printable version available for download.

- Enter complete information – please note that some fields are mandatory.

- Parents' names must be entered in full (name and surname), exactly as displayed in the applicant's birth certificate.

- Upload the digital copies of all documents listed below (items 2 to 8). Applications without the uploaded documents will not be accepted. Visa application form - Click on the "Complete Application" button to generate the Visa 1 Request Form Receipt (RER). (Click here to access) b) After the form is concluded:

- Print and sign the RER; affix your photo on the indicated field. If the applicant is under 18 years old, the RER must be signed by both parents.

- Gather all original documents listed below. They must be presented during your interview at the Consulate, in addition to the RER.

Please note: documents in digital format must be printed (including bank statements downloaded from Internet Banking platforms). Documents shown on mobile device screens will not be accepted.

Must have at least two blank pages. 2 Valid passport Please note that pages reserved for amendments cannot be used for visa purposes.

The photo must be recent, against white background, in the local 3 One passport photo standard specifications (3.5 x 4.5 cm).

One of the following documents must be submitted:

- Booking confirmation (paid ticket or e-ticket) containing the Copy of the return applicant's name and complete travel information (itinerary, flight 4 ticket numbers, arrival / departure dates); or

- Booking reservation or letter from a travel agent containing the applicant's name and complete travel information. Presenting this document will only be required if the travel expenses are going to be covered by the applicant him/herself, and not by the means of communication to which the applicant is linked (see item 7). If applicable, at least one of the following documents must be submitted:

- Bank statements containing the account holder's name, current balance and transactions from the last 3 months (leading to the week Proof of sufficient that precedes the interview at the Consulate); and/or financial means, 5 compatible with the - International credit card statements containing the card holder's entire stay in Brazil name, available credit limit and transactions from the last 3 months (leading to the week that precedes the interview at the Consulate); and/or

- The last 3 payslips.

* As a reference, the applicant must have approximately US$ 150.00 per day available to cover expenses.

Proof of regular 6 immigration status If applicable. in the UK

7 Original invitation The invitation letter must be printed on official letterhead of the letter from the means of communication to which the applicant is linked and contain means of the following information: communication to which the applicant a) The applicant's full personal details, including job, position and is linked function;

b) Purpose of the trip (brief description of the activities) and intended length of stay; c) Details of the co-producer and person in charge in Brazil (full name, telephone, e-mail etc.);

d) If applicable, declaration that all the applicant's travel expenses will be covered, during the entire stay in Brazil, by the means of communication to which the applicant is linked. In case the invitation letter contains this information, the applicant will not have to present personal proof of sufficient financial means (item 5 above).

Please note:

- If provided by the Brazilian counterpart, the signature on the invitation letter must be certified by a notary public ("tabelião").

If applicable. Required only in case of audiovisual shootings / ANCINE's 8 recordings of documentaries and advertising, marketing or authorisation commercial pieces.

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News correspondents (VITEM V) a) General rules

News correspondents, as well as members of Government or commercial press agencies must have this type of visa.

Nationals of Argentina, Austria, Chile, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Spain, Suriname, The Netherlands, Trinidad and Tobago, and United Kingdom are exempt from this visa for stays up to 90 days.

This visa requires approval from the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Within 30 days of entry in Brazil, holders of this type of visa must register at the Federal Police (click here) and submit a copy of the visa application form provided by this Consulate.

b) Length of stay in Brazil

This visa is valid for up to 4 years and it is extendable for the same amount of time.

Those willing to extend their stay should apply for extension at the Brazilian Federal Police.

c) Required documents

Please note that you must bring the original documents to the appointment as well:

Documentation Comments

Applicant’s valid Must have at least two blank pages. Please note that pages reserved 1 passport for amendments cannot be used for visa purposes.

One 3.5 x 4.5cm 2 The photo must be recent, with white background. size photograph

3 Visa application Must be filled in online (click here). Please print and bring the Visa form Request Form Receipt (RER) to the appointment.

It is very important to state the parents’ full names, as displayed in your birth/marriage certificate.

For minor children (under 18 years old), the printed RER must be signed by both parents. Please note: the Consulate will only accept applications in which the required documents on this table have been uploaded to the form.

It can be obtained at any police station in the UK. Alternatively, an ACRO Certificate can be accepted.

Police check Both certificates are only valid for 3 months after issuance. 4 (applicants aged 18 Please note: If the applicant has lived in multiple countries within the years old or over) last 12 months, a police check from each country must be provided. They must also be duly legalised by the respective Brazilian consular authority with jurisdiction over these countries, and translated by a sworn translator, if necessary.

If British, present the Certified Copy of an Entry of Birth – full form.

Applicant’s full name, nationality, place and date of birth; Parents’ full names; Marital status; Passport number and validity; Letter from the UK 6 Duration of employment in Brazil; employer Description of the activities that will be performed in Brazil; Complete contact details of the company or person in charge in Brazil; and Confirmation that the employer will be responsible for the applicant’s salary and return to the UK.

Proof of regular 7 immigration status If applicable. in the UK Receipt of consular Click here for information regarding visa fee values and how to pay 8 fee payment (postal them. order)

* Applicants willing to travel accompanied by their spouse / partner / children, please click here to check their eligibility. If eligible, you must submit, in addition to the above-mentioned items (except item 5), the original marriage certificate (or equivalent) and/or the full birth certificate of each child. If issued in another country, the certificate(s) will have to be duly legalised by the Brazilian diplomatic representation in that country.

d) Lodging your application, processing times & visa collection

Click here to book an appointment and to check the processing times and how to collect your visa, if approved.

e) Family reunion

Applicants willing to take their spouse / partner / children / other dependants, please click here to check their eligibility. Dependants may be granted a Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI), bound to the primary VITEM V application, thus subject to the same conditions (e.g. same length of stay etc.). Family applications may be lodged jointly or after the primary applicant’s VITEM V has been issued.

If eligible, each applicant must submit the following documents:

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Visitor Visa (VIVIS) – Auditing or consultancy

a) General rules

Visitor Visas (VIVIS) are aimed at those travelling to Brazil for maximum stays of up to 90 days, without the intention to establish residence, for the purposes of business auditing and consultancy (click here to check which other travel purposes it applies to).

Foreign nationals from countries with which Brazil holds visa exemption agreements benefit from Visitor Visa (VIVIS) waiver. Click here to check whether you require a VIVIS or not.

UK passport holders are exempt from VIVIS as long as their stay does not exceed 90 days per year (counted from the date of first entry, multiple entries permitted).

b) Length & extension of stay

Validity period: limit date / deadline for the first entry in Brazil to take place – counted from the date of issue of the visa.

Up to 1 year. For some countries, by reciprocity, it can be of 3, 5 or 10 years.

Duration of stay: period during which the individual is allowed to remain in Brazil – counted from the date of first entry in the country.

Up to 90 days. For some countries, by reciprocity, it can be of up to 30 or 60 days, as indicated in the visa requirements table .

Extension of stay: non-extendable.

c) Visa fees

Click here to check the visa fees. The postal order must be handed to the visa agent during the appointment, along with the required documentation.

d) Lodging the application, processing times & visa collection

Click here to book an appointment, check the processing times and see how to collect the visa, if approved.

e) Required documents

Documentation Comments a) Completion instructions:

The photo must be recent, against white background, in the local standard 3 specifications (3.5 x 4.5 cm). One passport photo 4 Copy of the return One of the following documents must be submitted: ticket Booking confirmation (paid ticket or e-ticket) containing the applicant's name and complete travel information (itinerary, flight numbers, arrival / departure dates); or Booking reservation or letter from a travel agent containing the applicant's name and complete travel information.

Bank statements containing the account holder's name, current balance

and transactions from the last 3 months (leading to the week that precedes the interview at the Consulate); and/or 5 Proof of sufficient financial means, International credit card statements containing the card holder's name, compatible with the available credit limit and transactions from the last 3 months (leading entire stay in Brazil to the week that precedes the interview at the Consulate); and/or The last 3 payslips.

* As a reference, the applicant must have approximately US$ 150.00 per day available to cover expenses. Proof of regular 6 immigration status in If applicable. the UK The invitation letter must be printed on company letterhead and contain the following information:

a) The applicant's full personal details, including job, position and function;

b) Purpose of the trip (brief description of the activities) and intended length of stay;

Original invitation c) Details of the company and person in charge in Brazil (full name, letter from either the telephone, e-mail etc.); foreign employer or 7 the Brazilian company d) If applicable, declaration that all the applicant's travel expenses will be / institution to which covered, during the entire stay in Brazil, by the employer or by the Brazilian the applicant is linked company / institution being visited. In case the invitation letter contains this information, the applicant will not have to present personal proof of sufficient financial means (item 5 above).

Please note:

If provided by the Brazilian counterpart, the signature on the invitation letter must be certified by a notary public ("tabelião").

Visitor Visa (VIVIS) – Family Reunion (on the grounds of marriage celebrated by power of attorney)

a) General rules

Visitor Visas (VIVIS) are aimed at those travelling to Brazil for maximum stays of up to 90 days, for the purpose of family reunion on the grounds of marriage that has been celebrated by power of attorney in Brazil (click here to check which other travel purposes it applies to).

Foreign nationals from countries with which Brazil holds visa exemption agreements benefit from Visitor Visa (VIVIS) waiver. Click here to check whether you require a VIVIS or not.

UK passport holders are exempt from VIVIS as long as their stay does not exceed 90 days per year (counted from the date of first entry, multiple entries permitted). VIVIS holders are strictly forbidden to practise any paid work in Brazil, but are allowed to receive payments from the government, a Brazilian employer or a private entity for the purposes of daily allowances, artistic paychecks, compensation or travel expenses, as well as to receive cash prizes in sports, artistic or cultural competitions.

b) Length & extension of stay

Validity period: limit date / deadline for the first entry in Brazil to take place – counted from the date of issue of the visa.

Up to 1 year. For some countries, by reciprocity, it can be of 3, 5 or 10 years.

Duration of stay: period during which the individual is allowed to remain in Brazil – counted from the date of first entry in the country.

90 days – single entry.

Please note: the applicant must request the residence permit on the grounds of family reunion at the Federal Police within 90 days from entry in Brazil.

Extension of stay: non-extendable.

c) Visa fees

Click here to check the visa fees. The postal order must be handed to the visa agent during the appointment, along with the required documentation.

d) Lodging the application, processing times & visa collection

Click here to book an appointment, check the processing times and see how to collect the visa, if approved.

e) Required documents

Documentation Comments a) Completion instructions:

Please note: documents in digital format must be printed. Documents shown on mobile device screens will not be accepted. Must have at least two blank pages. Please note that pages reserved for 2 Valid passport amendments cannot be used for visa purposes. The photo must be recent, against white background, in the local standard 3 One passport photo specifications (3.5 x 4.5 cm). One of the following documents must be submitted:

Booking confirmation (paid ticket or e-ticket) containing the applicant's Copy of the outbound name and complete travel information (itinerary, flight numbers, arrival 4 ticket to Brazil / departure dates); or Booking reservation or letter from a travel agent containing the applicant's name and complete travel information.

In the UK, police checks are issued by ACRO Criminal Records Office or other accredited institutions.

Police checks are valid for up to 3 months from the date of issue. 5 Police check Please note: if the applicant has lived in multiple countries within the last 12 months, a police check from each country of residence must be provided. They must also be duly legalised (contain an apostille) by the competent authority in the issuing country and, if necessary, translated by a certified translator. The applicant must submit the full form marriage certificate ("certidão de Original marriage 6 casamento de inteiro teor") issued in Brazil, so as to attest that the marriage certificate was celebrated by power of attorney. 7 Original identification The following documents will be accepted: document of the spouse a) If Brazilian: original Brazilian ID card (RG) or Brazilian passport.

b) If foreign national who is already the beneficiary of residence permit in Brazil: valid foreign passport, valid Brazilian visa, and National Registry of Foreigners card (RNE). Union and Both the applicant and the spouse must sign the declaration, under penalty of 8 cohabitation perjury of law, stating that they live together as a couple in a factual and declaration legitimate union. Both the applicant and the spouse must sign the declaration, under penalty of 9 Residence declaration perjury of law, stating that they already reside or are planning to reside in Brazil.

Family reunion (on the grounds of marriage) (VITEM XI)

a) General rules

Based on the Interministerial Ordinance No. 12/2018 and specific instructions from the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

This type of visa applies to those who are a) married to a Brazilian national; or b) married to a foreign national who is already the beneficiary of a residence permit in Brazil; or c) married to a foreign national who is obtaining a temporary visa (VITEM) to Brazil and wish to travel as his/her dependant (it is possible to apply for both visas concurrently).

Important: in accordance with the current legislation, the visa cannot be granted if the marriage was celebrated by power of attorney.

Foreign nationals who are already in Brazil can apply for residence on the grounds of family reunion directly with the Federal Police. Therefore, if the applicant is in Brazil in order to get married, there will be no need to return to the UK to get a visa. For instructions on how to apply in Brazil, contact the Federal Police.

b) Length & extension of stay

Validity period: up to 1 year.

Limit / expiry date until which the first entry in Brazil must take place – counted from the date of issue of the visa.

Initial period of stay: up to 1 year.

Residence period: indefinite.

Determined at the moment of residence registration with the Federal Police – indicates the effective period during which the foreigner will be allowed to reside in Brazil.

Please note: if applying as the spouse of a foreign national who is the beneficiary of a residence permit in Brazil for a definite period of time, both will be granted the same residence period.

c) Visa fees

Click here to check the visa fees. The postal order must be handed to the visa agent during the appointment, along with the required documentation.

d) Lodging the application, processing times & visa collection Click here to book an appointment, check the processing times and see how to collect the visa, if approved.

e) Required documents

Please note: the original documents listed below must be presented during the interview.

Documentation Comments Applicant's valid Must have at least two blank pages. Please note that pages reserved for 1 passport amendments cannot be used for visa purposes. One standard-sized 2 passport photo (3.5 x The photo must be recent, with white background. 4.5 cm) Must be filled in online (click here). Print and bring the Visa Request Form Receipt (RER) to the appointment.

It is very important to fill in the parents' full names, as displayed in the 3 Visa application form applicant's birth certificate.

Please note: the Consulate will only accept applications in which the required documents listed on this table have been uploaded to the form. In the UK, police checks are issued by ACRO Criminal Records Office or other accredited institutions.

Police checks are valid for up to 3 months from the date of issue. 4 Police check Please note: if the applicant has lived in multiple countries within the last 12 (applicants aged over months, a police check from each country of residence must be provided. 18 years old) They must also be duly legalised (contain an apostille) by the competent authority in the issuing country and, if necessary, translated by a certified translator. If British, present the Certified Copy of an Entry of Birth – full form.

In the absence of the full birth certificate, the applicant may submit another Original full birth official document that contains the parents’ full names. 5 certificate Please note: if the document has been issued in a country other than the United Kingdom or the British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies (Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man), click here to learn how to proceed. The applicant must submit either a booking confirmation (paid ticket or e- Hardcopy of the ticket) or a booking reservation (or letter from a travel agent on the 6 inbound ticket to applicant's behalf), containing the complete itinerary, flight numbers and Brazil arrival / departure dates. a) If married in Brazil (regardless of spouses’ nationalities): the applicant must submit the full form marriage certificate (“certidão de casamento de inteiro teor”) issued in Brazil. Presenting the full form (“inteiro teor”) is mandatory so as to attest that the marriage was not celebrated by power of attorney.

b) If married outside Brazil to a Brazilian national: the marriage must be Original marriage registered at a Brazilian consular authority. The applicant may submit either 7 certificate the consular marriage certificate or, if already transcribed in Brazil, the definitive Brazilian marriage certificate. For information regarding marriage registration at this Consulate, click here.

c) If married outside Brazil to a foreign national who is the beneficiary of residence permit in Brazil or who is obtaining a temporary visa (VITEM) to Brazil: the foreign marriage certificate must be legalised (get an apostille) by the competent authority in the issuing country. The following documents of the spouse will be accepted:

a) If Brazilian: original Brazilian ID card (RG) or Brazilian passport.

b) If foreign national who is already the beneficiary of residence permit in Brazil: valid foreign passport, valid Brazilian visa, and National Registry of Original identification Foreigners card (RNE) – if available, in case the registration with the Federal 8 document of the Police has already been concluded. spouse c) If foreign national who is in the process of obtaining a temporary visa (VITEM) to Brazil: valid foreign passport.

In addition to the originals, please provide a photocopy of these documents (to be retained by the Consulate). If the spouse is in Brazil, certified copies of these documents will be accepted. Both the applicant and the spouse must sign the declaration, under penalty of perjury of law, stating that they are a couple in a factual and legitimate union, and that they already reside or are planning to reside in Brazil.

9 Residence declaration Please note: the declaration must be signed in person at the Consulate General of Brazil in London, before the consular agent. Alternatively, the signature may be certified by a notary public.

f) Registration with the Federal Police

Holders of this type of visa must register with the Federal Police within 90 days from first entry in Brazil. Contact the Federal Police directly (click here) to learn how to register. The Consulate anticipates that, among other documents, the applicant will have to present the Visa Application Form (FPV) provided upon issue of the visa, as well as his/her original full birth certificate, containing the parents' full names (if British, Certified Copy of an Entry of Birth – full form).

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Investment (VITEM IX) a) General rules

Based on Normative Resolution 11/2017.

A temporary visa may be granted to a foreign citizen who will represent a financial institution or a business group that will carry out direct investment in a company established in Brazilian territory.

This type of visa requires approval from the Brazilian Ministry of Labour, who, then, will send the authorisation to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Application procedures for this type of visa have to be initiated in Brazil through the Brazilian Ministry of Labour.

Within 90 days of entry in Brazil, holders of this type of visa must register at the Federal Police (click here) and submit a copy of the visa application form provided by this Consulate.

b) Length of stay in Brazil

Granted period: indefinite leave.

Validity: visa is valid for 1 year. This means that the applicant must use the visa within 1 year from date of issue before expiration.

c) Visa fees

Click here to check the visa fees and how to pay them.

d) Lodging your application, processing times & visa collection

Click here to book an appointment and to check the processing times and how to collect your visa, if approved.

c) Required documents

Please note that you must bring the original documents to the appointment:

Documentation Comments Must have at least two blank pages. Please note that pages reserved Applicant’s valid for amendments cannot be used for visa purposes. 1 passport Please bring the passport with a photocopy of the relevant page(s). 2 One 3.5 x 4.5cm The photo must be recent, with white background. size photograph Must be filled in online (click here). Please print and bring the Visa Request Form Receipt (RER) to the appointment.

* Applicants willing to travel accompanied by their spouse / partner / children, please click here to check their eligibility. If eligible, you must submit, in addition to the above-mentioned items (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5), the original marriage certificate (or equivalent) and/or the full birth certificate of each child. If issued in another country, the certificate(s) will have to be duly legalised by the Brazilian diplomatic representation in that country.

d) Family reunion

Applicants willing to take their spouse / partner / children / other dependants, please click here to check their eligibility. Dependants may be granted a Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI), bound to the primary VITEM IX application, thus subject to the same conditions (e.g. same length of stay etc.). Family applications may be lodged jointly or after the primary applicant’s VITEM IX has been issued.

If eligible, each applicant must submit the following documents:

Children (son / daughter of Please note: if the dependant is under 18 years old, both parents / any age) legal guardians must sign the child’s Visa Request Form Receipt (RER) before the consular authority.

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Family reunion (on the grounds of stable union) (VITEM XI)

a) General rules

Based on the Interministerial Ordinance No. 12/2018 and specific instructions from the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The Brazilian legal system recognises the stable union of either same sex couples or opposite sex couples as a family entity. The rules regulating stable unions of opposite sex couples are provided for in articles 1,723 to 1,727 of the Brazilian Civil Code, and also apply to same sex couples, as decided by the Brazilian Supreme Court.

According to the UK legal system, opposite sex couples can only get married and same sex couples can either get married or form a civil partnership, which is the only relationship legally recognised in the UK whose effects are similar to those of the Brazilian stable union.

Foreign nationals who are already in Brazil can apply for residence on the grounds of stable union directly with the Federal Police. Therefore, if the applicant is in Brazil to get married or to officialise the stable union, there will be no need to return to the UK to get a visa. For instructions on how to apply in Brazil, contact the Federal Police.

b) Length & extension of stay

Validity period: up to 1 year.

Limit / expiry date until which the first entry in Brazil must take place – counted from the date of issue of the visa.

Initial period of stay: up to 1 year.

Residence period: indefinite.

Determined at the moment of residence registration with the Federal Police – indicates the effective period during which the foreigner will be allowed to reside in Brazil.

c) Visa fees

Click here for information regarding visa fee values and how to pay them.

d) Lodging the application, processing times & visa collection

Click here to book an appointment, check the processing times and see how to collect the visa, if approved.

e) Required documents

Please note: the original documents listed below must be presented during the interview.

It is very important to fill in the parents' full names, as displayed in the 3 Visa application form applicant's birth certificate.

Police check Police checks are valid for up to 3 months from the date of issue. 4 (applicants aged over Please note: if the applicant has lived in multiple countries within the last 12 18 years old) months, a police check from each country of residence must be provided. They must also be duly legalised (contain an apostille) by the competent authority in the issuing country and, if necessary, translated by a certified translator. If British, present the Certified Copy of an Entry of Birth – full form.

In the absence of the full birth certificate, the applicant may submit another Original full birth official document that contains the parents’ full names. 5 certificate Please note: if the document has been issued in a country other than the United Kingdom or the British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies (Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man), click here to learn how to proceed. 6 Hardcopy of the The applicant must submit either a booking confirmation (paid ticket or e- inbound ticket to ticket) or a booking reservation (or letter from a travel agent on the Brazil applicant's behalf), containing the complete itinerary, flight numbers and arrival / departure dates. The following documents will be accepted:

a) Original Brazilian ID card (RG) or Brazilian passport; Original identification b) The foreign national’s National Registry of Foreigners card (RNE), and document of the passport. partner (Brazilian or 7 foreign beneficiary of residence permit in Please bring a photocopy of these identification cards as well, in addition to a photocopy of the relevant page(s) of the passports. Brazil)

The foreign passport copy should include the page containing the registration at the Brazilian Federal Police (if applicable). If the partner is in Brazil, certified copies of these documents are accepted. Both the applicant and the partner must sign the declaration, under penalty of perjury of law, stating that they are a couple in a factual and legitimate union, and that they already reside or are planning to reside in Brazil. 8 Residence declaration Please note: the declaration must be signed in person at the Consulate General of Brazil in London, before the consular agent. Alternatively, the signature may be certified by a notary public. At least one of the following documents (“a” or “b”) must be presented:

a) Civil partnership certificate issued by the competent authority in the United Kingdom.

Please note: the civil partnership certificate is the only British official document that has the same effects of the so-called Brazilian stable union. Therefore, no other British document / declaration will be accepted.

9 Proof of stable union OR

b) Sentence confirming the stable union (“Sentença Declaratória de União Estável”) issued by a Brazilian Family Court (“Vara de Família”) or equivalent foreign judicial authority.

Please note: a deed of stable union (“Escritura Pública Declaratória de União Estável”), issued by a notary public in Brazil, will not be accepted on its own. If the applicant holds this deed (not a Family Court decision), complementary documentation will be necessary, as specified on the table below.

In the absence of one of the documents listed on item 9 above (“a” or “b”), stable union can be attested by submitting the following documentation (1 + 2 + 3):

This item consists of a combination of two documents, necessarily issued in Brazil.

a) Public Deed of Stable Union (“Escritura Pública Declaratória de União Estável”), drawn up in a notary public (“Cartório de Notas”) in Brazil. Deed + Certificate attesting the stable 1 b) This deed must be subsequently registered at a Civil Registry Office union (“Cartório de Registro Civil”), which will then issue the Stable Union Certificate (“Certidão de União Estável”).

Please note: the Consulate will not accept documents issued by power of attorney. The partners must register the stable union in person in Brazil. The declaration must attest, under the penalties of law, to the existence of Declaration signed by the stable union. 2 the parts and two witnesses Please note: if not signed before the consular authority, the signatures must be previously certified by a notary public or solicitor. a) Proof of dependency issued by the tax authority or equivalent agency in the UK; or

b) Religious marriage certificate; or

c) Proof that one part is the legal beneficiary in his/her partner’s will; or

At least one of the d) Life insurance policy in which one of the partners is the policy holder and 3 following documents the other is the beneficiary; or

e) Proof that both partners are listed as joint owners of a property or that both are listed as tenants in a rental/lease contract; or

f) Joint bank account; or

g) Birth certificate of the couple’s child.

f) Registration with the Federal Police

Holders of this type of visa must register with the Federal Police within 90 days from first entry in Brazil. Contact the Federal Police directly (click here) to learn how to register.

Please note: the certificate must be legalised (get an apostille) by the competent authority in the issuing country. Documents issued in the UK are legalised by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office - FCO . After being legalised, the document will have to be translated into Portuguese by a sworn translator ("tradutor juramentado") in Brazil.

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Residence for nationals of countries that adhere to the MERCOSUL Residence Agreement (VITEM XIII)

a) General rules

Nationals of Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay can apply for a temporary residency permit to live in Brazil (Decree 6.975/2009).

This visa can be extended to the dependants of a citizen from the above named countries, regardless of their nationalities (Normative Resolution No.108/2014).

Within 30 days of entry in Brazil, holders of this type of visa must register at the Federal Police (click here) and submit a copy of the visa application form provided by this Consulate.

Dependants of a VIRET holder are allowed to work in Brazil.

b) Length of stay in Brazil

Up to 2 years. VIRET holders may apply for a permanent visa 90 days prior to the visa expiry date.

c) Required documents

Please note that you must bring the original documents to the appointment:

Documentation Comments

Applicant’s valid Must have at least two blank pages. Please note that pages reserved 1 passport for amendments cannot be used for visa purposes.

One 3.5 x 4.5cm 2 The photo must be recent, with white background. size photograph

Must be filled in online (click here). Please print and bring the Visa Request Form Receipt (RER) to the appointment.

Both certificates are only valid for 3 months after issuance.

Please note: If the applicant has lived in multiple countries within the Police check last 12 months, a police check from each country must be provided. 4 (applicants aged 18 They must also be duly legalised by the respective Brazilian consular years old or over) authority with jurisdiction over these countries, and translated by a sworn translator, if necessary.

Alternatively, the applicant may provide a written declaration, under penalty of perjury of law, signed before a notary public or the visa authority, stating that s/he has no international criminal convictions. 5 Consular fee Click here for information regarding visa fee values and how to pay payment them. * Applicants willing to travel accompanied by their spouse / partner / children, please click here to check their eligibility. If eligible, you must submit, in addition to the above-mentioned items (1, 2, 3, 4 and 5), the original marriage certificate (or equivalent) and/or the full birth certificate of each child. If issued in another country, the certificate(s) will have to be duly legalised by the Brazilian diplomatic representation in that country.

d) Lodging your application, processing times & visa collection

Click here to book an appointment and to check the processing times and how to collect your visa, if approved.

e) Family reunion

Applicants willing to take their spouse / partner / children / other dependants, please click here to check their eligibility. Dependants may be granted a Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI), bound to the primary VITEM XIII application, thus subject to the same conditions (e.g. same length of stay etc.). Family applications may be lodged jointly or after the primary applicant’s VITEM XIII has been issued.

If eligible, each applicant must submit the following documents:

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Study (VITEM IV)

a) General rules

It is intended for foreign nationals travelling to Brazil to undertake the following activities: regular courses, study exchange or research exchange.

Regular courses comprise primary and secondary levels of education; undergraduate and postgraduate degrees (specialisation, master's and doctor's degrees); technical and language courses. Regular courses must be offered by education institutions that hold a Corporate Taxpayer Identification Number (CNPJ).

Study or research exchanges involve the improvement of academic qualification by sharing knowledge and experiences within the academic environment, such as: participation in "sandwich" and university collaboration programmes, carrying out part of the master's / doctor's research, doing one's compulsory undergraduate / postgraduate study module abroad (commonly called "year abroad", often the third year).

Regular courses or study exchanges must have a minimum course load of 15 hours per week. Exceptional and duly justified cases with a weekly course load of less than 15 hours are subject to analysis and may be accepted at the migratory authority's discretion. A minimum course load for research exchanges is not required.

Foreign nationals travelling to Brazil for post-doctoral research / studies must apply for a VITEM I, not a VITEM IV, as they are classified as researchers, not students.

For studies or exchanges with duration of up to 90 days, the applicant must request a Visitor Visa (VIVIS). UK passport holders are exempt from Visitor Visas (VIVIS); therefore, they do not need to obtain a visa if their studies last for up to 90 days. Other nationalities must check the visa requirements table. Foreign nationals who are already in Brazil can apply for residence permit for the purposes of study / exchange directly with the Federal Police.

Student visa holders are permitted to undertake paid work, as long as the working hours are compatible with their course load. Details and clarifications must be requested to the Federal Police.

This type of visa authorises the applicant to study at a specific institution. If the student would like to switch to another institution, the Federal Police must be contacted.

b) Length & extension of stay

Validity period: up to 1 year.

Limit / expiry date until which the first entry in Brazil must take place – counted from the date of issue of the visa.

Initial period of stay: up to 1 year.

Residence period: up to 1 year.

Determined at the moment of residence registration with the Federal Police – indicates the effective period during which the foreigner will be allowed to reside in Brazil.

Extension of stay: the period of residence may be extended until the conclusion of the studies. In case an extension is necessary, the person concerned must contact the Federal Police before the end of the granted residence period.

c) Visa fees

Click here for information regarding visa fee values and how to pay them.

d) Lodging the application, processing times & visa collection

This type of visa must be requested in person by the applicant.

Click here to book an appointment, check the processing times and see how to collect the visa, if approved.

e) Required documents

Please note: the original documents listed below must be presented during the interview.

Documentation Comments Applicant's valid Must have at least two blank pages. Please note that pages 1 passport reserved for amendments cannot be used for visa purposes. One standard-sized 2 passport photo (3.5 x The photo must be recent, with white background. 4.5 cm) Must be filled in online (click here). Print and bring the Visa Request Form Receipt (RER) to the appointment.

It is very important to fill in the parents' full names, as displayed in 3 Visa application form the applicant's birth certificate.

Police check Police checks are valid for up to 3 months from the date of issue. 4 (applicants aged over Please note: if the applicant has lived in multiple countries within 18 years old) the last 12 months, a police check from each country of residence must be provided. They must also be duly legalised (contain an apostille) by the competent authority in the issuing country and, if necessary, translated by a certified translator. The applicant must submit either a booking confirmation (paid Copy of the return ticket or e-ticket) or a booking reservation (or letter from a travel 5 ticket agent on the applicant's behalf), containing the complete itinerary, flight numbers and arrival / departure dates. Recent evidence must be presented (from at least the last 3 Evidence of financial months), such as bank and/or credit card statements containing means compatible sufficient funds, payslips, proof of student loan / financing. with the entire period 6 of stay in Brazil or Students being financially supported by their families must submit proof the applicant a declaration signed by the sponsors, in addition to a copy of the has been granted a identification pages of their passports and recent evidence of scholarship / bursary financial capacity. 7 Original letter from Applies only to higher education students. the UK university The document must attest the student is currently enrolled in higher education. Original letter – the signature on the letter must be certified by a notary public ("tabelião") in Brazil. The signature authentication will not be necessary if the student is going to attend an undergraduate or postgraduate course at a public-funded (Federal or State) university.

The document must:

a) Be presented on institution letterhead;

b) Declare that the applicant is duly enrolled or has been accepted into the intended course; Letter from the Brazilian education c) Inform the name of the course, duration, period (include 8 institution to which activities' start and end dates), and weekly course load (for regular the student will be courses and study exchanges, it must be greater than or equal to linked 15 hours per week);

d) Inform that the course has been fully paid (if it is not free of charge) or that the student has been awarded a scholarship / bursary / maintenance grant.

e) In the case of regular courses, include the Corporate Taxpayer Identification Number (CNPJ).

f) Inform the contact details (full name, telephone number, e-mail) of the person handling the student's admission into the Brazilian education institution. Travel authorisation

Authorisation signed by the parents / legal guardians in case of (only for applicants 9 child or adolescent, as well as the details of the person who will be under 18 years old) responsible for the minor in Brazil.

Minor children (under 18 years old):

Spouse / partner:

1. Original marriage certificate (or equivalent) and/or full birth certificate of each child; 2. Police check (item 4 of the table above).

If issued outside the UK, the documents have to be legalised (get an apostille) by the competent authority in the issuing country.

f) Registration with the Federal Police

Holders of this type of visa must register with the Federal Police within 90 days from first entry in Brazil. Contact the Federal Police directly (click here) to learn how to register.

g) Family reunion

Applicants willing to take their spouse / partner / children / other dependants, please click here to check their eligibility. Dependants may be granted a Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI), bound to the primary VITEM IV application, thus subject to the same conditions (e.g. same length of stay etc.). Family applications may be lodged jointly or after the primary applicant’s VITEM IV has been issued.

If eligible, each applicant must submit the following documents:

Visitor Visa (VIVIS) – Volunteer services

a) General rules

Visitor Visas (VIVIS) are aimed at those travelling to Brazil for maximum stays of up to 90 days, without the intention to establish residence, for the purpose of carrying out volunteer services with non-profit entities or organisations (click here to check which other travel purposes it applies to).

Please note:the duration of the activities (start and end dates) must be informed in the letter provided by the Brazilian entity to which the applicant will be linked. If the activity is due to last more than 90 days, a Temporary Visa (VITEM VIII) must be requested.

Foreign nationals from countries with which Brazil holds visa exemption agreements benefit from Visitor Visa (VIVIS) waiver. Click here to check whether you require a VIVIS or not.

UK passport holders are exempt from VIVIS as long as their stay does not exceed 90 days per year (counted from the date of first entry, multiple entries permitted).

b) Length & extension of stay

Validity period: limit date / deadline for the first entry in Brazil to take place – counted from the date of issue of the visa.

Up to 1 year. For some countries, by reciprocity, it can be of 3, 5 or 10 years.

Duration of stay: period during which the individual is allowed to remain in Brazil – counted from the date of first entry in the country.

Up to 90 days. For some countries, by reciprocity, it can be of up to 30 or 60 days, as indicated in the visa requirements table.

Extension of stay:the stay may be extended for up to the same amount of time granted upon first entry (i.e. up to 90, 60 or 30 days, depending on the applicant's nationality and in accordance with the information specified in the letter provided by the Brazilian entity to which s/he will be linked), except in the cases specified in the visa requirements table.

Extensions are not automatic and must be requestedat the Federal Police before the end of the first granted period. Based on the documentation and arguments presented, the Federal Police will analyse the necessity and viability of extending the stay.

c) Visa fees

Click here for information regarding visa fee values and how to pay them.

d) Lodging the application, processing times & visa collection

Click here to book an appointment, check the processing times and see how to collect the visa, if approved.

e) Required documents Please note: the original documents listed below must be presented during the interview.

Documentation Comments a) Completion instructions:

Please note: documents in digital format must be printed (including bank statements downloaded from Internet Banking platforms).Documents shown on mobile device screens will not be accepted. Must have at least two blank pages. 2 Valid passport Please note that pages reserved for amendments cannot be used for visa purposes. The photo must be recent, against white background, in the local standard 3 One passport photo specifications (3.5 x 4.5 cm). One of the following documents must be submitted:

Presenting this document will only be required if the travel expenses are going to be covered by the applicant him/herself, and not by the Brazilian entity (see item 7). If applicable, at least one of the following documents must be submitted:

a) The applicant's full personal details, including job, position and function;

b) Purpose of the trip (brief description of the activities) and intended length of stay;

c) Details of the entity and person in charge in Brazil (full name, telephone, e- Original invitation mail etc.); 7 letter from the Brazilian entity d) Declaration confirming that the non-profit entity or public / private organisation is fully functioning and in operation in Brazil;

e) If applicable, declaration that all the applicant's travel expenses will be covered, during the entire stay in Brazil, by the Brazilian entity. In case the invitation letter contains this information, the applicant will not have to present personal proof of sufficient financial means (item 5 above).

Please note: the signature on the invitation letter must be certified by a notary public ("tabelião").

Temporary Visa VIII (VITEM VIII) – Volunteer services a) General rules

Based on Normative Resolution 15/2017 (Portuguese only).

This type of visa may be issued for the purpose of carrying out volunteer services with public or private non-profit entities such as NGOs, charities etc., or with organisations linked to foreign governments, without employment relationship and no remuneration of any kind.

Please note: for volunteer services with duration of up to 90 days, the applicant must request a Visitor Visa (VIVIS). UK passport holders benefit from VIVIS exemption; therefore, they do not need to obtain a visa if the activity is due to last less than 90 days. Applicants of other nationalities must check the visa requirements table.

After being lodged with the Consulate, the applications are subject to analysis and approval by the Division of Immigration (DIM) of the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Thus, it is advisable to begin the process no less than an estimated 30 days before the intended date of departure.

Foreign nationals who are already in Brazil can apply for residence permit for the purposes of carrying out volunteer services directly with the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security(there is no need to return to the UK to get a VITEM VIII).

b) Length & extension of stay

Validity period: limit date / deadline for the first entry in Brazil to take place – counted from the date of issue of the visa.

Up to 1 year.

Duration of stay: period during which the individual is allowed to remain in Brazil – counted from the date of first entry in the country.

Up to 1 year.

Extension of stay:extensions are yet to be regulated – please consult the Federal Policein Brazil before the end of the first granted period.

c) Visa fees

Click here to check the visa fees and payment methods.

d) Lodging the application, processing times & visa collection

Click here to book an appointment, check the processing times and see how to collect the visa, if approved.

e) Required documents

Documentation Comments a) Completion instructions:

The form must be filled in online. There is no printable version available for download. Enter complete information – please note that some fields are mandatory. Parents' names must be entered in full (name and surname), exactly as displayed in the applicant's birth certificate. Upload the digital copiesof all documents listed below (items 2 to 15). Visa application form Applications without the uploaded documents will not be accepted. 1 Click on the "Complete Application" button to generate the Visa (Click hereto access) Request Form Receipt (RER).

b) After the form is concluded:

Print and sign the RER; affix your photo on the indicated field. Gather all original documents listed below. They must be presented during your interview at the Consulate, in addition to the RER.

Please note: documents in digital format must be printed. Documents shown on mobile device screens will not be accepted. Must have at least two blank pages.Please note that pages reserved for 2 Valid passport amendments cannot be used for visa purposes. The photo must be recent, against white background, in the local standard 3 One passport photo specifications (3.5 x 4.5 cm). 4 Police check In the UK, police checks are issued by ACRO Criminal Records Office or other accredited institutions.

Police checks are valid for up to 3 months from the date of issue. Please note: if the applicant has lived in multiple countries within the last 12 months, a police check from each country of residence must be provided. They must also be duly legalised (contain an apostille) by the competent authority in the issuing country and, if necessary, translated by a certified translator. If British, present the Certified Copy of an Entry of Birth – full form.

In the absence of the full birth certificate, the applicant may submit another official document that contains the parents’ full names.

Booking confirmation (paid ticket or e-ticket) containing the applicant's Copy of the return name and complete travel information (itinerary, flight numbers, 6 ticket arrival / departure dates); or Booking reservation or letter from a travel agent containing the applicant's name and complete travel information.

The invitation letter must be printed on official letterhead of the entity and contain the following information:

a) The applicant's full personal details;

Invitation letter from b) Details of the entity and person in charge in Brazil (full name, telephone, 7 the entity in Brazil e-mail etc.);

c) Invitation for the provision of services as a volunteer.

Please note: the signature on the invitation letter must be certified by a notary public ("tabelião"). Certified copy of the In Portuguese, “ato constitutivo” or “estatuto social”. entity's articles of 8 incorporation and The entity must be duly registered with the competent Brazilian authority. association Certified copy of the act of appointment of 9 Self-explanatory. the current board of directors Up-to-date proof of registration with the If applicable. Otherwise, a certificate attesting the entity's qualification as a respective Social 10 charitable organisation (“Organização de Sociedade Civil de Interesse Público Welfare Council - Oscip), issued by the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security. (“Conselho de Assistência Social”) The document must be printed on official letterhead of the entity and contain the following information:

a) The applicant's full personal details; Letter from the entity in Brazil containing b) Purpose of the trip and intended length of stay – include detailed 11 details about place(s) description of the activities to be carried out by the volunteer; and type of activity c) Indication of the place(s) where the activities will be developed.

Please note: the signature on the letter must be certified by a notary public ("tabelião"). Declaration, signed by the entity, stating that it takes full responsibility for the volunteer’s maintenance in Brazil during the entire stay, and for his/her Term of Commitment future return to the country of origin. 12 (financial) Please note: the signature on the undertaking must be certified by a notary public ("tabelião"). Declaration, signed by the entity, stating that it takes full responsibility for the volunteer’s medical care / hospital expenses in Brazil during the entire Term of Commitment stay. 13 (health) Please note: the signature on the undertaking must be certified by a notary public (“tabelião”). Only required if the activities the volunteer will carry out demand specialised knowledge and experience (e.g. nursing, child / elderly care etc.). Proof of professional experience or Please note: the document must be legalised (get an apostille) by the 14 qualification compatible competent authority in the issuing country. Documents issued in the UK are with the activities to be legalised by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office - FCO. developed If no special qualification is required, the applicant must submit his/her curriculum vitae (this document does not have to be legalised). 15 Evidence that the E.g.: certificate issued by the city Council (“Prefeitura”) in Brazil. entity in Brazil is fully and regularly operational

f) Registration with the Federal Police

Holders of this type of visa must register with the Federal Police within 90 days from first entry in Brazil. Contact the Federal Police directly (click here) to learn how to register.

g) Family reunion

Applicants willing to take their spouse / partner / children / other dependants, please click here to check their eligibility. Dependants may be granted a Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI), bound to the primary VITEM VIII application, thus subject to the same conditions (e.g. same length of stay etc.). Family applications may be lodged jointly or after the primary applicant’s VITEM VIII has been issued.

If eligible, each applicant must submit the following documents:

Please note: the entity must also take full responsibility for the dependants’ maintenance and medical care / hospital expenses in Brazil during their entire stay. Therefore, each dependant must also submit the two Terms of Commitment described in items 12 and 13 above.

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Visitor Visa (VIVIS) – Health treatment a) General rules

Visitor Visas (VIVIS) are aimed at those travelling to Brazil for maximum stays of up to 90 days, without the intention to establish residence, for the purpose of health treatment (click here to check which other travel purposes it applies to).

Please note: applies to short-lasting medical or therapeutic treatments (specified in the medical referral letter), entirely funded by the applicant. If the treatment is due to last more than 90 days, a Temporary Visa (VITEM II) must be requested.

Foreign nationals from countries with which Brazil holds visa exemption agreements benefit from Visitor Visa (VIVIS) waiver. Click here to check whether you require a VIVIS or not.

UK passport holders are exempt from VIVIS as long as their stay does not exceed 90 days per year (counted from the date of first entry, multiple entries permitted).

b) Length & extension of stay Validity period: limit date / deadline for the first entry in Brazil to take place – counted from the date of issue of the visa.

Up to 1 year. For some countries, by reciprocity, it can be of 3, 5 or 10 years.

Duration of stay: period during which the individual is allowed to remain in Brazil – counted from the date of entry in the country.

90 days – single entry.

Extension of stay: non-extendable.

c) Visa fees

Click here for information regarding visa fee values and how to pay them.

d) Lodging the application, processing times & visa collection

Click here to book an appointment, check the processing times and see how to collect the visa, if approved.

e) Required documents

Please note: the original documents listed below must be presented during the interview.

Documentation Comments a) Completion instructions:

Please note: documents in digital format must be printed (including bank statements downloaded from Internet Banking platforms).Documents shown on mobile device screens will not be accepted. Must have at least two blank pages. 2 Valid passport Please note that pages reserved for amendments cannot be used for visa purposes. The photo must be recent, against white background, in the local standard 3 One passport photo specifications (3.5 x 4.5 cm). One of the following documents must be submitted:

At least one of the following documents must be submitted:

Bank statements containing the account holder's name, current balance and transactions from the last 3 months (leading to the week that precedes the interview at the Consulate); and/or

5 Proof of sufficient International credit card statements containing the card holder's name, financial means, available credit limit and transactions from the last 3 months (leading compatible with the to the week that precedes the interview at the Consulate); and/or entire stay in Brazil The last 3 payslips.

* As a reference, the applicant must have approximately US$ 150.00 per day available to cover expenses. Proof of regular 6 immigration status in If applicable. the UK 7 Proof of financial A detailed cost estimate (medical quote) must be presented, in addition to at means to cover all least one of the following documents: treatment expenses Health insurance, valid in Brazil, which provides coverage for the specified treatment; or Certificate of health services provision laid down by international agreement or any other means of reimbursement, should the treatment be provided by the Brazilian Unified Health System - SUS (e.g. social security agreements); or Sufficient private means to cover all treatment expenses (see item 5 above for accepted documents).

The letter must be printed on official letterhead of the health professional or healthcare unit and contain at least the following information:

Original treatment a) The applicant's full personal details and the healthcare unit or medical 8 medical referral letter professional's details; or medical report b) Description of the patient's condition and proposed treatment plan;

c) Estimated duration of treatment.

Visitor Visa (VIVIS) - Tourism and Transit

a) General rules

Visitor Visas (VIVIS) are aimed at those travelling to Brazil for maximum stays of up to 90 days, without the intention to establish residence, for the purposes of tourism and transit (click here to check which other travel purposes it applies to).

Foreign nationals from countries with which Brazil holds visa exemption agreements benefit from Visitor Visa (VIVIS) waiver. Click here to check whether you require a VIVIS or not.

UK passport holders are exempt from VIVIS as long as their stay does not exceed 90 days per year (counted from the date of first entry, multiple entries permitted).

Transit in national territory: a VIVIS will not be required in case of a stopover or flight connection in Brazil, as long as the visitor does not leave the international transit zone and holds a single ticket (under a single booking reference, stating both the origin and the final destination, regardless of multiple stops or multiple carriers). If the traveller does not benefit from visa waiver and holds separate tickets, having to go through border / passport control when disembarking, s/he must obtain a VIVIS.

b) Length of stay in Brazil

Validity period: limit date / deadline for the first entry in Brazil to take place – counted from the date of issue of the visa.

Up to 1 year. For some countries, by reciprocity, it can be of 3, 5 or 10 years.

Duration of stay: period during which the individual is allowed to remain in Brazil – counted from the date of first entry in the country.

Up to 90 days. For some countries, by reciprocity, it can be of up to 30 or 60 days, as indicated in the visa requirements table.

Extensions are not automatic and must be requested at the Federal Police before the end of the first granted period.

c) Visa fees

Click here to check the visa fees and how to pay them.

d) Lodging your application, processing times & visa collection

Click here to book an appointment and to check the processing times and how to collect your visa, if approved.

e) Required documents

Please note: the original documents listed below must be presented during the interview.

Documentation Comments a) Completion instructions:

The form must be filled in online. Enter complete information – please note that some fields are mandatory. Parents' names must be entered in full (name and surname), exactly as displayed in the applicant's birth certificate. Upload the digital copies of all documents listed below (items 2 to 6). Applications without the uploaded documents will not be accepted. Click on the "Complete Application" button to generate the Visa Visa application Request Form Receipt (RER). form 1 b) After the form is concluded: (Click here to access) Print and sign the RER; affix your photo on the indicated field. If the applicant is under 18 years old, the RER must be signed by both parents.

Gather all original documents listed below. They must be presented during your interview at the Consulate, in addition to the RER.

Please note: documents in digital format must be printed (including bank statements downloaded from Internet Banking platforms).

Documents shown on mobile device screens will not be accepted.

Must have at least two blank pages. Please note that pages reserved 2 Valid passport for amendments cannot be used for visa purposes.

The photo must be recent, against white background, in the local 3 One passport photo standard specifications (3.5 x 4.5 cm).

One of the following documents must be submitted:

At least one of the following documents must be submitted:

* As a reference, the applicant must have approximately US$ 150.00 per day available to cover expenses.

Proof of regular 6 immigration status If applicable. in the UK

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Visitor Visa (VIVIS) – Vessel or aircraft crew members, maritime workers

a) General rules

Visitor Visas (VIVIS) are aimed at those travelling to Brazil for maximum stays of up to 90 days, without the intention to establish residence, for the purposes of working aboard cruise ships operating along the Brazilian coast or as aircrew members, as well as conducting maritime worker activities aboard foreign-flagged vessels or platforms operating in Brazilian jurisdictional waters (click here to check which other travel purposes it applies to).

Foreign nationals from countries with which Brazil holds visa exemption agreements benefit from Visitor Visa (VIVIS) waiver. Click here to check whether you require a VIVIS or not.

UK passport holders are exempt from VIVIS as long as their stay does not exceed 90 days per year (counted from the date of first entry, multiple entries permitted).

Please note: holders of International Aircrew Card and holders of Seaman's Card Discharge Book, issued in accordance to the International Labour Organisation (ILO) convention, are exempt from VIVIS as long as their stay does not exceed 90 days per year (counted from the date of first entry).

b) Length & extension of stay

Validity period: limit date / deadline for the first entry in Brazil to take place – counted from the date of issue of the visa.

Up to 1 year. For some countries, by reciprocity, it can be of 3, 5 or 10 years.

Duration of stay: period during which the individual is allowed to remain in Brazil – counted from the date of first entry in the country.

Up to 90 days. For some countries, by reciprocity, it can be of up to 30 or 60 days, as indicated in the visa requirements table.

Extension of stay: non-extendable.

c) Visa fees

Click here for information regarding visa fee values and how to pay them.

d) Lodging the application, processing times & visa collection

Click here to book an appointment, check the processing times and see how to collect the visa, if approved.

e) Required documents

Documentation Comments 1 Visa application form a) Completion instructions:

(Click here to access) The form must be filled in online. Enter complete information – please note that some fields are mandatory. Parents' names must be entered in full (name and surname), exactly as displayed in the applicant's birth certificate. Upload the digital copies of all documents listed below (items 2 to 4). Applications without the uploaded documents will not be accepted. Click on the "Complete Application" button to generate the Visa Request Form Receipt (RER).

b) After the form is concluded:

Original invitation a) The applicant's full personal details, including job, position and function; letter from the 4 company to which the b) Purpose of the trip (brief description of the activities) and intended length applicant is linked of stay;

c) Details of the company and person in charge in Brazil (full name, telephone, e-mail etc.).

Work - Technical assistance (VITEM V - RN03)

a) General rules

Based on Normative Resolution 03/2017 (Portuguese only).

This type of visa may be issued exclusively to qualified foreign professionals required to provide technical assistance services to a company based in Brazil, with no employment relationship, by virtue of contract or agreement with the company.

Please note: administrative, financial and managerial activities do not fall within the concept of technical assistance.

Technical Assistance Visas are subject to prior approval by the Brazilian Ministry of Labour. The process must be initiated in Brazil, by the sponsoring company (on behalf of the applicant), with submission of the pertinent application and supporting documentation to that Ministry.

The Ministry of Labour can issue three types of authorisation, each affecting how long it will take for the authorisation to be granted and how the visa will be requested:

Regular: authorisation issued within regular processing times, applicable to maximum stays of up to 1 year;

Simplified: authorisation processed in up to 5 working days, applicable to urgent services, permitting maximum stays of up to 180 days per year;

Simplified: authorisation processed in up to 2 working days, applicable to emergency services, permitting maximum stays of up to 180 days per year.

Once the procedure in Brazil is concluded and approved, the Ministry of Labour will transmit the authorisation to the Consulate via the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Only then will the applicant be able to lodge the visa application itself.

In order to confirm whether an authorisation has been received by the Consulate, please send an e-mail to [email protected]

b) Length of stay in Brazil

Validity period: limit date / deadline for the first entry in Brazil to take place – counted from the date of issue of the visa. Up to 1 year in case of ‘regular’ authorisations.

Up to 180 days in case of ‘simplified’ authorisations (both cases).

Duration of stay: period during which the individual is allowed to remain in Brazil – counted from the date of first entry in the country.

Up to 1 year in case of ‘regular’ authorisations.

Up to 180 days in case of ‘simplified’ authorisations (both cases).

Extension of stay: non-extendable.

c) Visa fees

Click here for information regarding visa fee values and how to pay them.

d) Lodging your application, processing times & visa collection

Click here to book an appointment, check the processing times and see how to collect the visa, if approved.

e) Required documents

Documentation Comments a) Completion instructions:

Print and sign the RER; affix your photo on the indicated field. Gather all original documents listed below. They must be presented during your interview at the Consulate, in addition to the RER.

Please note: documents in digital format must be printed.Documents shown on mobile device screens will not be accepted.

Must have at least two blank pages. Pages reserved for amendments 2 Valid passport cannot be used for visa purposes.

The photo must be recent, against white background, in the local 3 One passport photo standard specifications (3.5 x 4.5 cm).

In the UK, police checks are issued by ACRO Criminal Records Office or other accredited institutions.

Police checks are valid for up to 3 months from the date of issue.

Please note: if the applicant has lived in multiple countries within the last 12 months, a police check from each country of residence must 4 Police check be provided. They must also be duly legalised (contain an apostille) by the competent authority in the issuing country and, if necessary, translated by a certified translator.

Please note: police checks are not required in case of ‘simplified’ authorisations (i.e. for urgent or emergency services), with maximum stays of up to 180 days. 5 Original full birth If British, present the Certified Copy of an Entry of Birth – full form. certificate* In the absence of the full birth certificate, the applicant may submit another official document that contains the parents’ full names.

*Attention: submitting this document is intended to prevent any discrepancies between the information contained in the visa application and the birth certificate itself. As the birth certificate will have to be presented during the mandatory registration of the visa with the Federal Police in Brazil (see letter “f” below), any inconsistent data will preclude the conclusion of this process. Thus, the presentation of the birth certificate during the visa application stage abroad is not compulsory and will not prevent the visa from being issued, but is highly recommended in order to avoid possible inconveniences.

f) Registration with the Federal Police

Holders of this type of visa must register with the Federal Police within 90 days from first entry in Brazil. Contact the Federal Police directly (click here) to learn how to register.

g) Family reunion

Applicants willing to take their spouse / partner / children / other dependants, please click here to check their eligibility. Dependants may be granted a Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI), bound to the primary VITEM V application, thus subject to the same conditions (e.g. same length of stay etc.). Family applications may be lodged jointly or after the primary applicant’s VITEM V has been issued.

If eligible, each applicant must submit the following documents:

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Work (VITEM V)

a) General rules

This type of visa may be issued exclusively to foreign professionals whose qualifications and/or experience are compatible with the activities to be performed in Brazil in the following conditions:

a. With employment relationship, under an employment contract / agreement (based on Normative Resolution 02/2017); b. Without employment relationship, to conduct maritime worker activities aboard vessels or platforms operating in Brazilian jurisdictional waters (based on Normative Resolutions 05/2017, 06/2017 and 22/2017); c. Without employment relationship, for the provision of services / assistance to the Brazilian Government (based on Normative Resolution 07/2017); d. Without employment relationship, in order to represent a foreign financial institution (based on Normative Resolution 09/2017); e. Without employment relationship, in order to represent a non-profit corporate legal entity (based on Normative Resolution 10/2017); f. Without employment relationship, by virtue of specific Brazilian federal legislation (based on Normative Resolution 12/2017); g. Without employment relationship, for the purposes of training, exchange of experience and assimilation of the corporate culture and management style of a transnational economic group with headquarters in Brazil (based on Normative Resolution 18/2017); h. Without employment relationship, for training purposes within company of the same group (based on Normative Resolution 19/2017); i. Special cases (based on Normative Resolution 23/2017); j. Without employment relationship, under international cooperation agreement recognised by the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs (based on Normative Resolution 29/2017).

Work Visas are subject to prior approval by the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security. The process must be initiated in Brazil, by the sponsoring company (on behalf of the applicant), with submission of the pertinent application and supporting documentation to that Ministry.

Once the procedure in Brazil is concluded and approved, the Ministry of Justice and Public Security will transmit the authorisation to the Consulate via the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Only then willthe applicant be able to proceed and lodge the visa application itself with the Consulate by submitting the documentation listed below.

In order to confirm whether an authorisation has been received by the Consulate, please send an e-mail to [email protected]

Foreign nationals who are already in Brazil can apply for residence permit for the purposes of work directly with the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security (there is no need to return to the UK to get a VITEM V).

b) Length & extension of stay

Validity period: limit date / deadline for the first entry in Brazil to take place – counted from the date of issue of the visa.

Up to 1 year.

Duration of stay: period during which the individual is allowed to remain in Brazil – counted from the date of first entry in the country.

Up to 2 years, according to authorisation from the Ministry of Justice and National Security.

Extension of stay:extension subject to approval by the Brazilian Ministry of Justice and Public Security.

c) Visa fees

Click here to check the visa fees and payment methods.

d) Lodging the application, processing times & visa collection

Click here to book an appointment, check the processing times and see how to collect the visa, if approved.

e) Required documents

Documentation Comments a) Completion instructions:

The form must be filled in online. There is no printable version available for download. Enter complete information – please note that some fields are mandatory. Parents' names must be entered in full (name and surname), exactly as displayed in the applicant's birth certificate. Upload the digital copiesof all documents listed below (items 2 to 5). Visa application form Applications without the uploaded documents will not be accepted. 1 Click on the "Complete Application" button to generate the Visa (Click hereto access) Request Form Receipt (RER).

b) After the form is concluded:

Print and sign the RER; affix your photo on the indicated field. Gather all original documents listed below. They must be presented during your interview at the Consulate, in addition to the RER.

The photo must be recent, against white background, in the local standard 3 One passport photo specifications (3.5 x 4.5 cm).

In the UK, police checks are issued by ACRO Criminal Records Office or other accredited institutions.

Police checks are valid for up to 3 months from the date of issue. 4 Police check Please note: if the applicant has lived in multiple countries within the last 12 months, a police check from each country of residence must be provided. They must also be duly legalised (contain an apostille) by the competent authority in the issuing country and, if necessary, translated by a certified translator. 5 Original full birth If British, present the Certified Copy of an Entry of Birth – full form. certificate* In the absence of the full birth certificate, the applicant may submit another official document that contains the parents’ full names.

f) Registration with the Federal Police

Holders of this type of visa must register with the Federal Police within 90 days from first entry in Brazil. Contact the Federal Police directly to learn how to register.

g) Family reunion

Applicants willing to take their spouse / partner / children / other dependants, please click here to check their eligibility. Dependants may be granted a Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI), bound to the primary VITEM V application, thus subject to the same conditions (e.g. same length of stay etc.). Family applications may be lodged jointly or after the primary applicant’s VITEM V has been issued.

If eligible, each applicant must submit the following documents:

Applicant Documentation

Spouse See Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI) on the grounds of marriage.

Partner See Family Reunion Visa (VITEM XI) on the grounds of stable union.

Items 1, 2, 3, 4 (over 18s only) and 5 listed above. In this case, presenting the birth certificate is mandatory in order to attest the family relationship / level of kinship with the primary applicant. Children (son / daughter of any age) Please note: if the dependant is under 18 years old, both parents / legal guardians must sign the child’s Visa Request Form Receipt (RER) before the consular authority.

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