Brazil Visit Visa - Definitive Guide

There are different kinds of short term visa to Brazil. One of the common visas is a visitor visa. This visa differs from the tourist visa by the purpose of the visit. It is required when you are looking forward to visiting your family or friends in the country. To obtain a visitor visa, you require an invitation from the person you are visiting in Brazil. The validity for a Brazil visitor visa is 90 days as well, which can be extended as per the requirement.

The process of applying for a visitor visa to Brazil is mainly online. When you are about to apply online Brazil visit visa, you need to ensure what are the specifics that you require, like multiple entry or single entry, or if there may be a need to extend or others. To apply for a visitor visa, you will have to visit the official embassy website. The step by step procedure of how to get the visa is given as follows:

1. Apply online by filling the visitor visa application form.
2. Collect all the required documents.
3. Scan the documents and upload them along with the form.
4. You can then submit the application directly to the embassy or through a representative.
5. Along with the application, submit the original copies of the documents.
6. Pay the fee through demand draft.

For the processing of the documents and the visa form, you need to submit the documents personally or through a representative or a visa agency to the Consular section of the Embassy of Brazil. When the submission is done,, the embassy will process the documents and provide a stamp on your passport. You can then collect the visa from the embassy of Brazil once notified.

It is essential that you provide the legitimate and original documents as the submission of the false documents can get you to visa refusal. The visa rejection will even affect your future visa applications, which of course does not mean that you will have to lie on the next visa application.

There are certain factors that you need to consider to be able to obtain a visitor visa. The criteria that make you eligible for the permit are mentioned as follows:

• You must possess proof of purpose of visit
1. If you are visiting your acquaintances, you must have an invitation letter from the resident in Brazil.
2. You must visit for tourism only, or visiting acquaintances and not searching for or taking up any kind of employment.
• You must meet the health requirements
1. You must be healthy enough to travel to Brazil.
2. You must perform a medical test before travelling to the country and provide a relevant documentary proof.
3. You must be within the age limit to be able to apply for a work permit.
• You must meet the character requirements
1. You must be of good character and have genuine intentions behind working in Brazil.
2. You need to provide relevant documentary proof for the same as well (if asked) in the form of a Police Clearance Certificate (PCC).
• You must have sufficient funds
1. You must possess or have access to sufficient funds to be able to cover your stay and other expenses in Brazil.
2. Bank statement or any equivalent document is to be submitted as well as proof of the same.

When you are applying for the visa, there are certain documents that you require. The Brazil visit visa requirements are listed as follows:

• Original passport with a validity of up to 6 months ahead of the date of journey
• Old Passport (if applicable)
• Printed visa application form
• Two colored photographs as per the photo specifications
• A detailed cover letter
• Salary slip of the last 6 months
• Confirmed flight tickets
• Proof of accommodation - invitation letter, hotel reservation, etc.
• Sanctioned leave letter from the employer (if not self-employed)
• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate
• Income Tax Returns proof
• Travel Insurance
• Proof of identification - PAN card, Adhaar card

• Two copies must be provided
• Photo size: 4 cm x 5 cm.
• Coloured copy must be provided
• The head must be about 1 to 1.4 inches of the photo frame. 
• Head should well-centered.
• The picture must not be older than 6 months.
• The background must be white
• Neutral expressions
• Glasses are not permitted.
• Headgear are not allowed except for religious reasons.
• Clothing shouldn’t match background.

The visit visa to Brazil is processed after the documents and the passport are received. Generally, the visa stamp is processed in 7 to 10 working days. The processing time can still vary as per several other factors like the workload at the embassy, the number of entries required, whether there is a need for urgent processing and a few others.

The fee that is paid at the time of visa application is paid to the Embassy of Brazil. It is generally paid at the time when you have completed your visa application form and is ready to be submitted. The fee will still vary as there can be certain changes made by the embassy in the fees, service charges, delivery charges if you have opted for direct delivery, and other factors.

When the documents have been submitted to the Consular section, the processing of the same takes place. After submission -

• If there are any other requirements to be fulfilled or if there are any mistakes in the application, the embassy or the agency must be informed.
• If there are any changes related to the application, for instance, change in marital status or birth of a child, you must inform the embassy/agency.
• You can even check the status of the application and the processing in the meantime. 
• If there is a change of plans, you can withdraw the application.
• When the form is submitted along with the fees, the visa will be mailed to you on your registered address or can be collected by yourself from the embassy or the respective Consular section. 

In order to check the status of the visa processing, you will have to visit the official website of the Embassy of Brazil. You must know your visa application number to be able to check your visa status. You can interpret the visa progress as follows:

• Received: It means that your visa application form has been received by the embassy.

• Processing: It means that your visa application form is being processed and the documents are being verified.

• Authorized: It means that the visa has been authorized and approved to be printed and stamped.
• Ready for collection: This is the final part of the process where your visa is ready and you can collect your visa from the Consulate or Embassy in the working hours.

When the visa has been received, you need to make sure that your actions do not get the visa cancelled. There are rules and regulations that are to be followed in order to do so. Some pointers can be found in the following:

• Before you travel
1. Make a note of the visa expiry date, as well as the number of entries permitted. You must not stay in the country beyond this period.
2. You should travel to Brazil within the validity of your visa.
3. Make sure to carry a copy of your passport and other travel documents while you are in the country.
4. Issue health insurance and travel Insurance from a certified company.
• At the Border
1. Get your documents checked and your passport verified.
2. Obtain the entry stamp on your passport.
3. Consult the airport authorities for any kind of assistance required.
4. Check your visa copy for other guidelines and rules to be followed.
• When you enter Brazil
1. Ensure not to get involved in any kind of employment. You can, however, do volunteer work.
2. The tourist prohibited areas must be stayed out of.
3. Make sure you don’t overstay and apply for a visa extension in time.