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Brazil Visa

Visa

Check Visa Requirement:

The Brazilian government offers a helpful tool to check visa requirements based on your nationality: https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/assuntos/portal-consular/vistos

Visa Types:

  • Tourist Visa (VIVIS): This is the most common type for travelers visiting Brazil for tourism or business purposes. It’s valid for up to 90 days and can be extended once for an additional 90 days. for reference click here (updated on 09/Apr/2024)

countries listed below are required to apply VIVIS when traveling to Brazil:

Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Chad, China, Comoros, Congo, Democratic Republic of, Conngo, Republic of the, Cook Islands, Cöte d’Ivoire, Cuba, Dibouti, East Timor, Egypt, E uatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Ethi, Gabon, Gambia, The, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, India, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Kiribati, Korea, North, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Maldives, Mali, Mariana Islands, Marshall Islands, Mauritania, Mauritius, Micronesia, Federated States of, Mozambique, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Palau, Palestine, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan, Rwanda, Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic, Samoa, Sao Tome and Principe, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Tuvalu, Uganda, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Viet Nam, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Application Process:

Online Application (for citizens of Australia, Canada, and the US): If you’re a citizen of Australia, Canada, or the United States visiting Brazil for tourism or business, you can apply for a visa electronically through the VFS Global website: https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/index.html (Starting April 10th, 2025, this will be the mandatory application process for these nationalities.)

Online Application (for other nations): other than countries please fill up this form (Last visited on 12/May/2024)

Application Fee:

  • For most countries: The fee is US$80.
  • Exceptions: There are a few exceptions with different fees:
    • Algeria: US$85
    • Angola: US$180
    • Australia: (currently requires e-visa) – exact fee may vary
    • China: US$115

Processing Time:

Processing times for VIVIS applications can vary depending on your nationality and the workload of the embassy or consulate you apply through.

  • Online Application (Australia, Canada, USA): Up to 13 business days through the VFS Global website (https://brazil.vfsevisa.com/index.html).
  • Embassy/Consulate Application: Generally takes 10 to 15 working days. It’s advisable to check with the specific embassy or consulate you’ll be applying through for their current processing timeframes.

Important Notes:

  • These are estimated timeframes. Complex applications or high workloads might lead to longer processing times.
  • Always factor in processing times when planning your trip and apply well in advance of your desired travel date.
  • It’s recommended to consult the official Brazilian government website or your nearest embassy/consulate for the most recent information on fees and processing times specific to your situation.

Basic Information

Time Zone:

Brazil time zone is GMT-03:00 and your timezone is , which

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Language Spoken:

The primary language spoken in Brazil is Portuguese. It’s the official national language and used in most government functions, education, and media.

Here’s a more detailed breakdown:

  • Portuguese: Spoken by over 90% of the population. This is Brazilian Portuguese, a dialect with slight variations from European Portuguese.
  • Minority Languages: There are also indigenous languages spoken by a small percentage of the population, particularly in remote areas.
  • Immigrant Languages: Due to immigration, languages like Spanish, Italian, German, and Japanese might be encountered in certain communities.

for communications convenience, you can look for translation devices here.

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