Brazil Visa Requirements & Application Procedures Eligibility

Brazil Visa Requirements and  Application Procedures Eligibility

The Brazilian Immigration Authority is the sole organization who looks after the legal entry and exit of all foreign nationals.

Who will require a visa?
Nationals of the following countries do not require a visa in order to stay in Brazil for a period of 90 days:
 
Andorra
Argentina
Austria
Bahamas
Barbados
Belgium
Bolivia
Bulgaria
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Croatia
Czech Republic
Denmark
Ecuador
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Guatemala
Guyana
Honduras
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Liechtenstein
Luxembourg
Macau
Malaysia
Monaco
Morocco
Namibia
The Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Panama
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Poland
Portugal
Romania
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
South Africa
South Korea
Spain
Suriname
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
Trinidad & Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
United Kingdom
Uruguay
Vatican City
Venezuela

Inhabitants of all other countries require a visa to visit Brazil.

Required Necessary Documents:
The necessary documents required for the issue of visa are:
•    A passport with 6 months validity
•    Two completely filled visa application forms along with photocopies of the same
•    Required number of Passport size photographs. Generally two for student visa and 1 for tourist visa
•    Proof of possession of sufficient funds to bear all personal expenses during the period of stay
•    To and fro travel tickets along with its photocopies
•    Health certificate
•    Bank statements and pay-in slips
•    Payment receipt of the consular fee

Time required for issue of Visa
The time required to issue a visa depends upon the nationality of an applicant. A maximum of 3   weeks is required in processing and issuing of a Brazilian visa.

Costs involved in issuing visa:
The cost of visas issued by different Brazilian consulates may vary according to the nationality of the applicants. A maximum of £130 is required to issue a tourist, business or a transit visa.

Validity of Visa:
Student visas are valid up to 1 year whereas Tourist visas are valid for maximum of 90 days. On expiry, tourists can apply for an extended stay to the visa issuing authorities.

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